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MILITARY BUSINESS

Leading military business NCMBC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SCOTT DORNEY REFLECTS ON TIME WITH THE INSTITUTION, HIS CAREER AND THE FUTURE OF MILITARY BUSINESS

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cott Dorney's journey from a dedicated soldier to a transformative business leader in North Carolina is a story of resilience, vision and a deep commitment to service. As the Executive Director of the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), Dorney has not only driven economic growth but has also created a bridge between defense and federal contracting and the business community, enhancing opportunities for countless individuals and companies in the state.

Dorney's career story begins with a strong foundation of discipline and service. Attending the Citadel in South Carolina instilled in him values of hard work and dedication. After graduating, Dorney was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Army. His military experiences exposed him to military operations, logistics and the critical needs of the defense sectors. This equipped him with unique insights and skills which have been invaluable in his civilian career, particularly in fostering relationships between the military and business communities.

“One of the best things about the military is how they develop their people. My primary position was a Field Artillery Officer, but my secondary specialty was as a Foreign Area Officer,” Dorney said. As an Assistant and Acting Defense Attache he gained experience in political, civil and military operations and learned the importance of civilian and military cooperation.

This provided the nexus for what would become not only his future career, but his passion. A parachute accident in 1997 left him with a shattered ankle, broken hip and a femur broken in seven locations which caused him to evaluate his future as an Army Officer.

“If I couldn’t lead from the front and set the right example for my soldiers physically, then I couldn’t be the kind of Army Officer I wanted and needed to be,” Dorney said.

Dorney took the helm of the NCMBC on Dec. 1, 2004 with a clear vision: to create a robust connection between North Carolina businesses and the federal

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Executive Director of the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)

I don’t want us to just be good. We are a high performing organization and I want us to take the challenges we face and turn them into opportunities for North Carolina businesses I don’t want us to just be good.

We are a high performing organization and I want us to take the challenges we face and turn them into opportunities for North Carolina businesses.

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Scott Dorney became the executive director of the NCBMC in December 2004.

Since then he has worked hard to create a robust connection between North Carolina businesses and the federal and defense contractors.

and defense contractors, fostering economic growth and job creation.

Under his leadership, the NCMBC became a vital resource for businesses seeking to engage with military and defense opportunities.

One of the notable achievements of the NCMBC has been demystifying the often complex world of federal procurement.

Today the NCMBC has automated its search process, giving the most comprehensive and complete results to the NCMBC team, who then vet these opportunities to ensure they are legitimate and competitive and then work to provide these opportunities to businesses in North Caro-

lina with the necessary resources to support the contract. This hands-on approach is instrumental in enabling small and medium-sized businesses to compete for and secure military contracts.

Dorney can speak about the mission, accomplishments, challenges and importance of the NCMBC as easily as a proud parent talks about his children.

He is effusive in his praise for the political, military and business leaders who have initiated, supported and promoted the NCMBC over the years and the close ties with the North Carolina Community Colleges is something that he was

obviously passionate about.

“Any success we have had is a direct function of the partnerships with the community, the state, the military and the community colleges of North Carolina. That integration drives success,” Dorney claims.

Dorney is extremely proud of the relationship between the NCMBC and Fayetteville Technical Community College which houses their main office.

Looking ahead, Dorney shared that the NCMBC is focused on continuing to adapt and respond to the evolving needs of the military and defense sectors. This includes staying abreast of technological advancements, shifts in defense spending and changes in military strategy.

By remaining proactive and responsive, the NCMBC aims to sustain its impact on North Carolina’s economy and maintain its position as a facilitator in military business development.

“I don’t want us to just be good.

We are a high performing organization and I want us to take the challenges we face and turn them into opportunities for North Carolina businesses,” Dorney emphasized.

“My goal is for North Carolina to be in the top 10 states for defense contracting. We have to work really hard to get there and that is what drives us every day.”

Through the efforts of Dorney, the NCMBC team and the partnership with the military and business community and community college system, the NCMBC has become a vital resource for businesses seeking to engage with federal and defense opportunities, contributing significantly to North Carolina's economic development.

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Seasons change I

believe it was the ever poetic classic rock band All Star that said it best: The years start coming and they don’t stop coming.

I’ve recently found myself in a major transitional phase of life.

I was married last month to my best friend (you may remember him as the man next to me with a Christmas llama a few editor’s notes ago), my family recently relocated to Charlotte, NC and I find myself receiving a wave of love and support on LinkedIn to commemorate my two year anniversary as Editor of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal.

I find myself reminiscing over some of the amazing content I have been able to write during my time here. I am forever grateful to the

businesses in Cumberland and all of our surrounding counties that have allowed me to tell their stories.

It has been a wonderful two years discovering these communities, being the first interview for many and for some businesses, being able to break the news on some of their big announcements and developments.

While life continues to move forward, it’s always a bit cathartic to reflect on the changes that tend to take place during this time, including left behind friendships, partnerships, habits and seeing just how much you’ve grown. I am looking forward to continuing to serve the Fayetteville business community and beyond and I am so thankful for the many of you that

have allowed me to tell your stories.

I hope you enjoy this issue which features a profile on North Carolina Military Business Center Executive Director Scott Dorney, the newly revamped first time homebuyer loan program now offered through the City of Fayetteville and the newest developments with Lumbee Guaranty Bank and their new Fayetteville location and more!

Happy reading!

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BANKING + FINANCE

Bringing it all together LUMBEE GUARANTY BANK IS WORKING TO COMBINE TWO FAYETTEVILLE LOCATIONS INTO ONE TO BETTER SERVE CUSTOMERS

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umbee Guaranty Bank is set to open a new branch in Fayetteville on Monday, July 15, meeting customers where they are and becoming a more accessible bank.

Lumbee CEO Kyle R. Chavis said the bank, known for its long history of providing financial services to underserved populations, will be consolidating two other locations in Fayetteville and opening the new branch at 2939 Village Drive.

To open the new location, the bank will be consolidating the Hay Street branch, located at 229 Hay Street and the Hope Mills location located at 3500 N. Main St. The Hope Mills location has been a long-standing location, first opening its doors in 1991.

“Lumbee Guaranty Bank truly is a community bank and we believe that matters,” Chavis said. “For more than half a century, we’ve been making customers our top priority.

We’re not just your bankers, we’re also your friends and neighbors and we understand the needs and goals of customers in the communities we serve. We’ve grown from a single location to 13 branches serving Cumberland, Robeson, Hoke and surrounding counties; and we’ve kept pace with new developments and the latest technology in the banking industry. We work tirelessly to provide valuable, highly competitive financial products, while never losing sight of the excellent, personalized service that has helped us earn the trust and satisfaction of our customers.”

The Village Drive bank will offer full-service banking, including vital financial services such as: • Personal and business checking, savings and convenience services • Online, mobile and telephone banking • Business loans • Mortgage loans and home equity lines of credit • Auto loans • Personal loans • Wealth management Additionally, Chavis said that what sets Lumbee Guaranty Bank apart is its friendly and personalized

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Lumbee Guaranty Bank’s new Fayetteville branch will be located at 2939 Village Drive. This new location will be better equipped to cater to customers with its ample parking and a drive up ATM.

service, as well as local and accessible loan officers. Community based loan officers, he noted, allow for quicker, more flexible decision making.

The bank also offers “Lumbee Perks” personal checking accounts, which feature discounts, health savings, cell phone protection and services that aid with identity theft cases.

“We wanted a location that would be better accessible for our customers,” Chavis said. “Accessibility, parking and just the general location of Hope Mills and Hay Street made it difficult for our customers to access the bank.

So we thought that Village Drive would solve a lot of these issues.”

Some of those accessibility issues stem from circumstances outside the bank’s control.

For instance, the Hope Mills location had constant road construction, shrinking the ingress and egress points to the bank. The Hope Mills location will close down Aug. 2.

Similarly, the Hay Street location opened in February of 2020, very close to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. That branch will be closing down on July 12.

“That was just unfortunate timing for us,” Chavis noted. “But we’ve not been able to attract the foot traffic downtown that we had and basically projected without having a drive through there. We just felt like

it would be best for us to try to find a location that would solve some of these issues in terms of accessibility and convenience. Village Drive has ample parking in a well-traveled area, drive up ATM and multiple drive throughs. We are hoping that will be attractive to new and existing customers.”

Chavis said the bank will be relocating employees of both of the consolidating locations, leading to no job losses during the transition and the bank will continue to offer top-rate services to all.

“We will be absorbing those employees into the new location, but a couple of them will also be transferred to other branches

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within our system,”said Chavis. “The bank is continuing to grow overall.

Fayetteville is the fastest growing market that we have, both in loans and deposits.”

Since 2022, Chavis said the bank has grown its loan portfolio by nearly 20% and the deposit base by more than 6%.

“This is compared to overall loan growth across the bank of just over 10% and deposit growth bank wide of just under 5% during the same time period,” Chavis noted.

The bank’s history, Chavis shared, is partially laid on a foundation of providing financial services to underserved populations. When the bank opened in 1971, it was the first Native American-owned bank in the country.

“If you were a member of the Lumbee Tribe in Pembroke, you had to drive 10-15 miles east to Lumberton if you wanted any banking services before [the bank opened in 1971],” Chavis said. “The bank has grown substantially since then. We’re the only community bank headquartered in rural southeastern North Carolina.”

The bank primarily services Robeson, Hoke and Cumberland Counties.

Those services have since expanded and now Lumbee Guaranty Bank is focused on also helping small business owners.

“We have grown into a full service bank, and one of our taglines is a bank for everyone. We still hold to our mission of serving an underbanked population, which we consider rural southeastern North Carolina to be. We are one of about 40 banks that are still chartered in North Carolina and that’s down from over 100, just a few years ago. We think we’re pretty unique. We absolutely are committed to continuing to serve these communities,” concluded Chavis.

Learn More about Lumbee Guaranty Bank and their services at www.lumbeeguarantybank.com.

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE

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services that produce certified homebuyers who qualify for fixed-rate, responsible lending mortgage loans.

The program offers qualifying firsttime homebuyers up to three options in gap financing available towards the purchase of a new home.

THE HOMEBUYING HERO PROGRAM HAS THREE TIERS: Citizen HERO, Public Service HERO and City Employee HERO.  A Citizen HERO is considered a current or future City of Fayetteville resident and is eligible for up to $20,000 in gap financing  A Public Service HERO is considered an employee of Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Cumberland County Schools or Cumberland County Government. They are eligible for up to $30,000 in gap financing  A City Employee HERO is considered a City of Fayetteville employee and is eligible for up to $30,000 in gap financing The program starts with education. The City of Fayetteville has partnered with the Kingdom Community Development Corporation to host First Time Homebuyers Workshops. These workshops were designed to teach participants the essentials to buying your first home including budgeting for homeownership, shopping for a home, obtaining a mortgage, closing procedures and the responsibilities of maintaining the home after purchase.

The courses are offered at Fayetteville Technical Community College every fourth Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The course is led by counselors who are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) who connect with students (AKA HEROs) to walk with them

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Workshops are designed for first-time homebuyers. Residents who participate have completed a pre-requisite for down payment assistance and may apply after selecting a lender, getting pre-approved for a mortgage, and finding a home.

through their home buying journey.

“When you buy your first house, it’s a daunting task, and if you don't have parents or family members to guide you through that process, it can feel insurmountable without the right educational pieces in place,” said Director of Economic & Community Development Chris Cauley. “That class is the gateway into programs that the city offers.”

But the education doesn’t stop with a course. The counselors will continue to work with their HEROs

First-time homebuyers hoping to purchase their first home within the city limits of Fayetteville now have up to three options in gap financing available from the City towards the purchase of a new home.

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to make sure they have the healthy finances necessary to maintain the home.

“Once they complete that workshop, they are given a certificate. The certificate is good for one year. Next is the one-on-one counseling that is tailor made just for that borrower or homebuying HERO and they talk about things that are on their credit report,” said Bernadine Simmons, a community development specialist with the City of Fayetteville. “The borrower will bring a copy of their credit report and they’ll look at where they might be having barriers to homeownership such as late payments, debt to income ratio being more than it should be, maybe they have things on their credit report that are errors. So the HUD Counselor works with that borrower to help eradicate those things. Because the credit report is a clue to your financial health.”

In order to qualify for funding, the person must meet the definition of a first-time home buyer as outlined

by HUD: A person who has not had principal ownership of a property within a three-year period.

The home for purchase must be

classified as a single-family home (attached or detached) or a modular home. Manufactured or single or doublewide homes are not eligible for the program. The home must also be located within City limits to be eligible.

“A lot of people think that because the address says Fayetteville, that it’s within the City limits.

Understanding the geographic nature of the city limits is important. And that’s something that we can verify if somebody’s got a question about it,” said Jeffrey Morin, housing manager with the City of Fayetteville.

While the program has expanded to include more potential qualifying participants, the financing is a loan through the City of Fayetteville with a goal to retain residents and employees by including a built-in affordability period depending on the borrower’s classification.

For a City Employee HERO, assistance will be given in the form of a 0% interest loan forgiven over a five-year affordability period. For a Citizen or a Public Service HERO, assistance is given in the form of a 0% interest loan forgiven over a five10-year affordability period.

“It's prorated every year that you live in the home depending on how much you got. Let’s say it was the full $30,000 that would give you a 10-year affordability period, so every year, $3,000 would be forgiven off of that loan,” said Morin. “As you work down through that full 10 years, at the end of 10 years the loan is gone.

You owe zero money to the City. It’s not accruing any interest during that time. We’re just tracking to make sure that it’s your primary residence. We check that annually. As long as that's happening, we’re marking it that you’re meeting the requirements and we’re forgiving that loan.”

“Our goal is to not deny a client if we can get them approved through our framework here and make sure every lender and the majority of the realtors know about it. All we can do is try to make sure that everybody knows about it, and when it is right for them, we’re here ready,” concluded Cauley.

The City of Fayetteville Economic and Community Development department is ready to aid the community with this program. More information on the program including income requirements, can be found online at www.fayettevillenc.gov/city-services/ economic-community-development/residents.

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ACHIEVERS Harnett Economic Development Corporation announces newly elected Board of Directors officers On Thursday, June 20, the Harnett Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) Board of Directors held their Annual Meeting at the Harnett Regional Jetport.

The Board celebrated significant achievements and progress made in economic development and looked ahead to strategically plan for the coming year.

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The Board also announced their newly-elected officers for 2024-2025: Chair: JEFF WHITTINGTON, First Federal Bank NC Vice Chair: JERRY MILTON, Southeastern Interiors Secretary/Treasurer: PHYLLIS GODWIN, The Godwin Group

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L to R: Jeff Whittington, Jerry Milton and Phyllis Godwin. Photo pulled from the HEDC

Special thanks went to outgoing Chair Phyllis Godwin for her unwavering leadership and dedication to the HEDC. “Your contributions have greatly impacted Harnett County and our success and they will continue to do so. Our Team looks forward to the future with great optimism and enthusiasm as we work together to continue to drive economic growth and industrial development in Harnett County,” shared the HEDC in a social media post.

Methodist University presents Sullivan Awards to outstanding community members

Methodist University recently honored two community members for their exceptional service to the greater Fayetteville area.

During a Board of Trustees meeting at the Alumni Dining Room on campus, Methodist University presented the Mary Mildred Sullivan Awards to MARY HOLMES and JOHNNY WILSON ’99 – a recognition of their

noble character and outstanding commitment to service.

“Methodist University was privileged to have the opportunity to recognize two Holmes important and impactful community leaders with the prestigious Sullivan Awards,” said MU President Stanley T. Wearden in a press release. “Both of these recipients have been highly impactful figures in improving life for Fayetteville and Cumberland County residents.”

Holmes, a president and CEO of the Cumberland Community Foundation (CCF) for 27 years, is known as an excellent leader with a remarkable ability to organize. Under her leadership at CCF, endowment funds have grown from $4.68 million to $128 million – helping about 250 charitable organizations while also sending out $1 million in college scholarships on an annual basis. During Holmes’ tenure, CCF has awarded nearly $5 million in gifts to Methodist University.

Wilson serves as the president and CEO of Fayetteville Urban Ministry, a local non-profit that serves thousands of neighbors in need through adult literacy, emergency Wilson assistance, find-afriend mentoring and emergency home repairs for low-income homeowners. He also proudly served on Methodist University’s Booster Club and Founders Council. Wilson earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from Methodist University in 1999 and was a member of the 1996-97 men’s basketball team.

Holmes and Wilson join recent Methodist University graduate

Jairus Brown ’24 as this year’s Sullivan Award recipients. During Methodist University’s Commencement Weekend in May, Brown received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award – a similar distinction reserved for graduating students.

The Sullivan Awards are a national honor authorized to be presented by only about 70 colleges and universities across the country, paying tribute to the work of Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Mary Mildred Sullivan, who both dedicated their lives to serving those in need.

Dr. Elisabeth Potts named HCAP director at UNC Pembroke DR. ELISABETH POTTS has been named senior coordinator of the North Carolina Health Careers Access Program at UNC Pembroke.

The NC-HCAP program provides specialized academic advising and assists students with various early assurance pathways and opportunities.

Dr. Potts Potts is joining the campus community at a pivotal point in the university’s push toward expanding its health sciences programs. UNCP recently launched a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and will roll out a new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy this fall. Last month, UNCP announced plans to establish a Doctor of Optometry program as well as a Master of Healthcare Administration program. University leaders will soon begin seeking UNC System approval to expand its academic

offerings to include nutrition and dietetics.

Dr. Potts holds degrees in chemistry and biology, with a minor in mathematics, from Troy University.

Dr. Potts earned her medical doctorate from the University of South Alabama's Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.

Her early professional journey began as a radiographer and sonographer before commissioning into the United States Army, where Dr. Potts received the Armed Forces Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal for her military service. While at Fort Liberty, Dr. Potts completed her family medical residency and served as the Medical Education Training Campus Coordinator at the Womack Army Medical Center.

Through UNC Pembroke's NCHCAP work, students are fully supported across the graduate and professional school application process, including medical, dental, veterinary, physician's assistant, pharmacy study and more. Students from NC-HCAP have successfully entered programs across the region.

“I am excited to begin as a health careers advisor at UNCP, where I will be part of a team that helps cultivate a diverse healthcare workforce dedicated to serving others,” noted Dr. Potts in a press release. “One of the most fulfilling aspects of my life is the opportunity to give back through volunteer work. Most of my volunteering has been within my local community; however, in 2019, I had the privilege of participating in a medical mission trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, an experience that deeply resonated with me. I eagerly anticipate an upcoming trip to the Dominican Republic in October 2024.”

CCS Principals complete Distinguished Leadership Program Four distinguished principals from Cumberland County Schools (CCS) have recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program (DLP). This year-long leadership development program, designed by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals' Association (NCPAPA) and sponsored by the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD), brings together practicing school principals from all regions of the state.

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The following principals from CCS have successfully completed the program: HANNAH GRAY, Principal of E.E. Miller Elementary PHYLLIS JACKSON, Principal of South View High School DR. JUELLE MCDONALD, Principal of Pine Forest High School TIANNA O'BRIEN, Principal of J. W. Coon Elementary The DLP utilizes a non-traditional professional development model that aligns with the performance evaluation standards adopted by the State Board of Education for North Carolina’s school leaders.

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terials and coaching between sessions.

Throughout the year-long experience, principals engage in a series of authentic activities aimed at building Jackson the capacity of their schools and enhancing their own leadership skills as “Distinguished” school leaders.

CCS Superintendent Dr. MarMcDonald vin Connelly, Jr. acknowledged the achievements of these principals, stating in a press release, "We are thankful for their leadership and commitment to O'Brien continuous improvement, which ultimately enhances student success and supports them as they lead their schools."

The North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals’ Associa-

tion (NCPAPA), established in 1976, is the leading organization and state voice for principals, assistant principals and aspiring school leaders.

and CATO to support the academic advancements of Cape Fear Valley team members who are pursuing a career or advancing their career in nursing.

Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation celebrates June graduates The Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation is celebrating graduates from multiple programs from the month of June. In their June newsletter, the Foundation shared the news of graduating residents and fellows.

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The newsletter began by highlighting five nurses who were awarded scholarships during Nurses Week.

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OB/GYN Graduates (in pink) are all smiles at graduation with program faculty and hospital administration.

On Thursday, June 14, the auditorium of the Center for Medical Education & Neuroscience Institute was filled with joy as attendees bid congratulations to the 2024 graduate class of residents and fellows in the Cape Fear Valley Graduate Medical Program. This year's class included resident graduates in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB/ GYN, Transitional Year, Psychiatry and General Surgery and Podiatric Medicine & Surgery. Many graduates have chosen to stay in the community and establish their careers with Cape Fear Valley Health!

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Fantasy comes to life FAYETTEVILLE BASED TRAVEL AGENCY FLIGHTS & FABLES BRINGS DREAM VACATIONS TO LIFE WITH CURATED FANTASY DESTINATIONS AND TOURS

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etween the stunning peaks of New Zealand and as far as the castles of Europe, Flights & Fables puts a literal spin on the phrase ‘dream vacation.’ This unique full-service travel agency fuses passion and expertise to provide clients with a vacation that far exceeds the ordinary. Founded in Fayetteville by Rocky Dimico in 2023, Flights & Fables goes the distance in the services they provide, all to ensure their clients an unforgettable adventure.

The residual magic in the landscapes across the world has a way of sparking creativity in everyone. Just like JRR Tolkien took inspiration from his travels in Switzerland’s Lauterbrunnen Valley, the idea of Flights & Fables also took place far from home for owner and travel advisor, Rocky Dimico.

“It really all started when I went to New Zealand,” said Dimico. “I’ve been all over the world. It's the 59th country I’ve been to and when I was there, I was like: ‘I need to show other people these other places that I’ve gone.’ Because I’ve spent my whole life advising friends and family about travel, how can I do this to help others travel? As I got back from New Zealand, I started researching what kinds of jobs are in the travel world and when I went down that rabbit-hole, I found a number of resources. When I was going through those resources they said I needed to find a niche, so I went through all the trips I’ve been on.”

From day trips to an epic saga of month-long vacations, Flights & Fables does the hard work of planning so clients can enjoy their downtime worry-free. Rocky Dimico is a New Zealand Gold Certified Specialist and has a masters in business. An all-encompassing motif of freedom and whimsy, powered by the dependable hard skills of organization and good business sense made Flights & Fables into the business it is today.

“I went to the Harry Potter studio tours a couple times in London, Stonehenge, all these castles and of course Lord of the Rings and I was like that’s my niche, these are my people,” said Dimico. “These are the types of ways I go traveling, and these are the kind of trips I want to take people on, and show them a

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L to R: “The Making of Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour” is one of several film and fantasy tour options for mega fans; Fans of The Hobbit film series can see real life hobbit holes on the “The Hobbiton (tm) Movie Set Tour, in Matamata, New Zealand. Bottom: Outside of fantasy movies, see dreamy fantasy destinations such as the Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany.

fantasy-style travel.”

Flights & Fables artfully applies the magic of storytelling to your vacation.

“I am just that person who is that kind of nerd. I love all the fantasy books, I love all the classics, I’m a huge reader. I love when things are made into movies and we can visualize them and we can travel to those locations,” said Dimico. “That’s why I tell our clients our slogan: ‘turning imaginations into dream vacations.’”

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I love when things are made into movies and we can visualize them and we can travel to those locations,” said Dimico. “That’s why I tell our clients our slogan: ‘turning imaginations into dream vacations.”

— Rocky Dimico Founder, Flights & Fables

While the travel agency books vacations everywhere, their specialty is book-themed trips. Flights & Fables offer a free 45-minute consultation to start their clients off on the right foot. Flights & Fables works hard to curate a distinctive experience for every client. To encapsulate the individual’s vision for their trip, no detail is too trivial.

“For me, I don’t have that artistic bone in my body but when I’m crafting an itinerary for a customer, after you get to know them and getting to know what they want, and you’re thinking in your head I’m gonna give them this hotel, I’m gonna book for them this excursion, I’m gonna give them this, it’s almost like you’re painting,” said Dimico. “Because you’re painting this itinerary, this trip for them, and that’s the only time in my life I’ve ever felt like a true artist, but in a different way with travel. I feel like I’m painting a picture for them that’s gonna give them one of the most amazing and memorable experiences.”

These experiences include but are not limited to a full Lord of the Rings tour over New Zealand where you can see the gorgeous vistas where they shot different scenes from the

films, Harry Potter themed vacations across London and a journey across Romania to see the inspiration for Vlad the Impaler and Dracula. This is just the tip of the iceberg, as Flights & Fables is committed to giving their clients the best vacation ever.

“I am constantly learning new things and by that I mean better ways to do things, better types of trips, better ways to save a client money, better ways to book them a vacation. I am always trying to learn and evolve to better serve my customers,” said Dimico.

Flights & Fables is a one-of-a-kind trustworthy travel agency that brings the magic of the classics into your everyday life. Additionally, you have the comfort of knowing it is a small local business with real passion and real skill supporting you and your future vacation.

“We want to be ‘that person’ for our clients, we want to build that relationship where they keep coming back to book their vacations for them regardless of where it is,” said Dimico.

Learn more about Fights & Fables online at www.flightsandfables.com

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Left photo: Proposed Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed) locations for Cumberland County. These awards will provide high-speed internet access to 1,692 locations (74% of the county’s 2,286 eligible locations); Right photo: Proposed Brightspeed locations for Harnett County. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 1,539 locations (32% of the county’s 4,878 eligible locations).

Completing access to broadband HARNETT AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO EXPAND INTERNET ACCESS THROUGH NCDIT BROADBAND PROGRAM

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he North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced earlier this week that an additional $112 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 25,903 households and businesses in 19 counties (including Harnett County and Cumberland County) to highspeed internet.

“We are excited so many counties and internet service providers have partnered with us on the CAB program,” said NCDIT Deputy Secretary for Broadband and Digital Equity Nate Denny in a press release. “These awarded projects will help us make significant progress on closing the state’s digital divide.”

The CAB program’s procurement process creates a partnership between counties and NCDIT to identify areas that need access, solicit proposals from prequalified internet service providers and quickly make awards. Awardees must agree to provide high-speed service that reliably meets or exceeds speeds of 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload.

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The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced an extra $112 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 25,903 households and businesses in 19 counties to high-speed internet.

CAB funding will support highspeed internet in unserved and underserved locations in Harnett and Cumberland County. The broadband provider selected to complete the CAB project in Harnett County is Connect Holding II, LLC (dba Brightspeed). The two providers selected for Cumberland

County are Connect Holding II, LLC (dba Brightspeed) and StarVision, Inc. These awards will provide high-speed internet access to 1,539 locations throughout Harnett County and 1,692 locations throughout Cumberland County.

“Broadband is crucial in our digital era, because it enables seamless communication and facilitates access to information, education and services for all,” said Ira Hall, Harnett County Chief Information Officer, in a press release. “Harnett County continues to collaborate with NCDIT and local service providers to increase broadband access to our unserved areas. The NCDIT Completing Access to Broadband Program is the next step toward greater accessibility of broadband in our county.”

In Cumberland County, projects will have a total project cost of approximately $6.9 million and provide high-speed internet access to approximately 74% of the county’s 2,286 locations that were eligible under the program. Based on their proposals, Connect Holding will provide access

to 1,398 locations at a total project cost of $5,769,671; and StarVision will provide access to 294 locations at a total cost of $1,133,110. Under the current CAB program, Cumberland County will provide approximately $2,416,000 in matching funds from the county’s federal ARPA award.

“Access to reliable broadband is crucial for our residents as they navigate today’s digital society.

Cumberland County is pleased that through the Completing Access to Broadband program, we can partner with the state and service providers to reach 74% of locations in our county that are considered unserved.

This is a tremendous step forward,” said Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Glenn Adams in a press release.

The projects will be funded by more than $61 million from the federal American Rescue Plan awarded to the State, more than $25 million from counties and nearly $26 million from selected broadband providers.

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A guide to fun LILLINGTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES NEW LILLINGTON COMMUNITY GUIDE

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he Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) is proud to announce the rollout of a new community resource: the Lillington Community Guide.

Featuring 29 pages of information; the Guide highlights local businesses, economic information, community history, art & culture, healthcare and education all focused on the Lillington area and Harnett County as a whole.

The Guide began as a passion project for the LACC and their Executive Director Robin Moody who, after coming to the area, was looking for a solid source to find out what was available in her new hometown.

“I’ve been here two years and I realized there was nothing that presented all that Lillington had to offer. And as a newcomer into the area, I saw a need for a communi-

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L to R: The new Lillington Community Guide is a new publication featuring local businesses, economic information, community history, art & culture, healthcare education and more! The Guide began as a passion project for the LACC and their Executive Director Robin Moody.

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Because there is so much growth that's happening here, we want to show the newcomers why it’s a great place to live. There’s a lot of potential and a lot that’s already in the works.”

— Robin Moody, Executive Director, LACC

ty guide to help all the newcomers know why Lillington is such an amazing place to live, work and play,” shared Moody. “By having it all encompassed in one guide, it makes it easy because there's a phone number for anything that you need when it comes to paying your water bill, to the Town of Lillington, Harnett County and places to go hiking, the parks, shopping, it encompasses everything.”

The Guide includes economic highlights for Lillington and Harnett County, with listing such as “Lillington at a Glance” on page three

and current economic developments listed on page 23 and more. Moody shared that the goal was to showcase the current economic growth taking place in the area.

“Because there is so much growth that’s happening here, we want to show the newcomers why it’s a great place to live. There’s a lot of potential and a lot that’s already in the works,” shared Moody.

The Chamber partnered with 365 Degree Total Marketing to bring the Guide to life both in person and virtually.

Physical copies will be available in person in the LACC office located at 1 W Harnett St. in Lillington.

“Lillington is the heart of Harnett and we feature so much, we’re like the best kept secret. There’s so much here that people just never knew about it, and now this book brings it together,” concluded Moody.

The community is encouraged to view, share and enjoy the Community Guide online at www.365publicationsonline. com/LillingtonNCG2024

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Seeing growth LONGLEAF PINE REALTORS REPORTS STEADY GROWTH IN LOCAL HOUSING MARKET

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ongleaf Pine REALTORS has released its latest market analysis, revealing a 3.0% year-over-year increase in the median sales price for all properties, highlighting steady growth in the local housing market despite broader national trends.

The analysis shows that the median sales price for single-family existing homes has risen by 4.7%, reaching $268,500. This increase suggests robust local demand, even as the number of closed listings year-to-date stands at 2,376.

Nationally, the median existing-home price has reached a record high of $407,600, marking a 5.7% increase from last year. Inventory levels have also improved significantly, with a 9% increase monthover-month and a 16.3% rise year-

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Longleaf Pine REALTORS remains optimistic about the local market, attributing the resilience in prices to strong demand and solid market fundamentals.

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REAL ESTATE HIGHLIGHTS: Local housing market demonstrates strong demand and price resilience

Median sales price for single-family existing homes rises by 4.7% to $268,500 National median existing-home price hits record high of $407,600, with inventory levels up 16.3% year-over-year

Longleaf Pine REALTORS remains optimistic about the local market, attributing the resilience in prices to strong demand and solid market fundamentals. This positive outlook demonstrates the local market’s ability to weather challenging circumstances and continue to grow.

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115 4 Oak6503 Pl. Butner Rd #2 Dunn, N.C. 28334-6956

Fort Liberty, N.C. 28307

701 W. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr Maxton, N.C. 28364 FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

DSC-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS LLC

LOGISTICS COMPANY INC., THE 115 4 Oak Pl.

13

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING RESOURCES INC.

1511

Rowland, N.C. 28383

LOGISTICS COMPANY INC., THE

ADVANCED COMPUTER LEARNING COMPANY LLC 3400 Walsh Parkway,

1612

EMPLOYMENT SOURCE INC. HARNETT COUNTY OF NORTH CAROLINA

17

THE HP GROUP LLC

18

CAMPBELL OIL CO N.C. 28374 Pinehurst,

13

1914

Lillington, N.C. 27546

1106 W. BROAD STREET ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. 28337

DIVERSIFIED SERVICE CONTRACTING INC.

GCR-DEAN LLCS Railroad Ave. 115 315 Page Road, Box 7 Dunn, N.C. 28334 Pinehurst, N.C. 28374

11

770-992-7070$180 Million locklearinteriors.com/1

6390 Ramsey St. 5534, 208 Hay St. # 2C Fayetteville, N.C. 28311

910-433-0790 wgrp.com/

Fayetteville, N.C. 28301

301 E Broad St. Dunn, N.C. 28334

EMPLOYMENT SOURCE INC.

600 Ames St. OPERATIONS SERVICES N.C. INC. 28301 Fayetteville, 455 Ramsey St. #203 Fayetteville, N.C. 28301

THE HP GROUP LLC

H4 ENTERPRISES LLC St. 211 E. Divine

4200 Morganton Rd, Dunn, N.C. 28334-5305 Fayetteville, N.C. 28314

2418

NATIVE SERVICES LLC OIL CO CAMPBELL

25

G.L.H.C. SERVICES COMPANY

712 Westbrook Ave. 1106 Dunn, N.C. 28334W. BROAD STREET

910-892-1998 None Found 910-835-5007 opsservicesinc.com/ 910-339-1007 h4ent.com/ 919-894-9651 None Found

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. 28337

11276 US Hwy 301 N Lumberton, N.C. 28360

GCR-DEAN LLC

910-272-9129 glhcservices.com/

49

$507 Million 8

Building maintenance and repairs

$262 Million UtilitiesWater 4

Building maintenance and repairs

Building maintenance and repairs

$116 Million 19

Housekeeping, lease or rental of equipment

910-482-8084 tlc-inc.net/ $108 Million 39

910-893-7575$90 Million 17 harnettwater.org/

$214 Million 1

Maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment components; Logistics support; Professional support services

$180 Housekeeping andMillion administrative support

Utilities- Water

1

Housekeeping; Trash/garbage collection; Housekeeping and building maintenance; Operation of dining facilities

$66 Million 613

Liquid propellants and fuels

910-897-5404 dscinc.com $39 Million 1

910-779-2254$31 Million 4 goaclc.com/

$176 Million 166

$116 Million

Housekeeping, lease or rental of equipment

$108and Million Fuel storage supply operations

Education/training; IT and telecom; professional support services

39

Housekeeping and administrative support

$16 Million 4

Administrative management and general management consulting, systems analysis

910-892-0726 $15 Million hpgroup-sdv.com 8

Housekeeping; Office building 35 maintenance; Medical administrative support; Professional services

910-862-8423$10 Million 1 campbelloil.net $9 Million 2

$90 Million 17

Housekeeping and administrative support

$78 Million

Housekeeping; Trash/garbage collection; Housekeeping and building maintenance; Operation of dining facilities

Motor freight $66transportation Million services

613

WALSINGHAM GROUP INC.

21

LOGISTICAL CUSTOMER SERVICE INC.

22

OPERATIONS SERVICES INC.

23

H4 ENTERPRISES LLC

24

NATIVE SERVICES LLC

25

G.L.H.C. SERVICES COMPANY

6390 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28311 301 E Broad St. Dunn, N.C. 28334

455 Ramsey St. #203 Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 4200 Morganton Rd, Fayetteville, N.C. 28314 712 Westbrook Ave. Dunn, N.C. 28334

11276 US Hwy 301 N Lumberton, N.C. 28360

Liquid propellants and fuels

Construction

$39 Million 315 Page Road, Box 7 1 SOURCE: North Carolina Military Business Center Pinehurst, N.C.in 28374 Ranked by total potential contract amounts awarded FY2023 as of Dec. 11, 2023 for DOD contractors in the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal coverage area. These are contracts that were awarded but have yet to be fulfilled.

20

910-215-1900 gcrinc.net/how-we-do-it/partnerships/

Building maintenance and repairs

19 operations support Housekeeping; Facilities

$25 Million 6

910-826-4699 servicesource.org/

Utilities- water

$192 Million

Education/training; IT and11 telecom; professional support services

$78 Million 35

910-215-1900 gcrinc.net/

Construction and maintenance of buildings

$465 Million

Maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment 51 components; Logistics support; Professional support services

$176 Million 166

910-483-1382 faypwc.com

910-215-1900 gcrinc.net/how-we-do-it/partnerships/

LOGISTICAL CUSTOMER SERVICE INC.

19

910-897-5404 None Found $192 Million

910-862-8423 campbelloil.net

21

2317

Utilities- water

315 State Rd 1208 # 2

WALSINGHAM GROUP INC. ADVANCED COMPUTER LEARNING COMPANY LLC

22

$214 Million 1

910-892-0726

2015

16

Building maintenance and repairs

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING RESOURCES hpgroup-sdv.com INC.

211 E. Divine St. Dunn, N.C. 28334-5305

Management support, data collection

$262 Million 4

910-521-4535 drivencontractors.com

910-826-4699 servicesource.org/

600 Ames St. 700 McKinney Parkway Fayetteville, N.C. 28301

$1 Billion 11

Utilities - Electric, construction of utilities

910-779-2254 goaclc.com/

5534, 208Fayetteville, Hay St. # 2C N.C. 28311 Fayetteville, N.C. 28301

Training/curriculum development; Translation and interpreting; Professional support

$589 Millionand repairs Building maintenance

910-897-5404 dscinc.com

115 S Railroad Ave. Dunn, N.C. 28334

Personal armor and tactical equipment; Military clothing and supplies

154

910-497-7399$465 Million 51 sandhillsutility.com/contact-us/

910-215-1900

955 Old Wilmington Road DIVERSIFIED SERVICE CONTRACTING Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 INC.

$3support, Billiondata collection Management

Training/curriculum development; Translation and interpreting; Professional support

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION gcrinc.net/

315 State Rd 1208 # 2 Pinehurst, N.C. 28374

Data entry; engineering/technical support

$717 Million 5

910-893-7575 harnettwater.org/

700 McKinney 4659Parkway Cabinet Shop Rd Lillington, N.C. 27546

$10 Billion

Construction and maintenance of buildings

8

910-482-8084 tlc-inc.net/

3400 Walsh Parkway, Dunn, N.C. 28334-6956 Fayetteville, N.C. 28311

21equipment; Military clothing Personal armor and tactical and supplies

Utilities - Electric, construction of utilities

910-483-1382 faypwc.com

955 Old Wilmington Road Fayetteville, N.C. 28301

Education/training; IT and Telecom; Professional support services; Research & development

910-483-2881 wwlr.com $507 Million

770-992-7070 locklearinteriors.com/

DRIVEN CONTRACTORS LLC

4659 Cabinet Shop Rd Rowland, N.C. 28383

$726 Billion 15

SERVICES OFFERED

$589 Million 49

910-521-4535 drivencontractors.com

701 W. DrFayetteville, Martin Luther King Jr Dr N.C. 28301 Maxton, N.C. 28364

HARNETTLNA COUNTY OF NORTHLLC CAROLINA BRAWLEY (DBA LOCKLEAR INTERIORS)

14

$717 Million

5 910-482-8084 https://www.tlc-inc.net

WORLDWIDE LANGUAGE RESOURCES INC.

12 9

10

Data entry; engineering/technical support

910-944-5800 $1 Billion quanticotactical.com/11

910-497-7399 sandhillsutility.com/contact-us/

6503 Butner Rd #2 Fort Liberty, N.C. 28307

LNA BRAWLEY LLC (DBA LOCKLEAR INTERIORS)

$10 Billion 21

154

910-483-2881 wwlr.com

THE LOGISTICS COMPANY, INC.

9

Education/training; IT and Telecom; Professional support services; Research & development

910-775-9419 lumbeeholdings.com/ $3 Billion

910-944-5800 quanticotactical.com/

308 Person St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301

LLC DSC-EMISANDHILLS MAINTENANCE UTILITY SOLUTIONSSERVICES LLC

$726 Billion 15

910-692-6898 k2si.com/

910-482-8084 https://www.tlc-inc.net

3400 Walsh Pkwy.

9796 Aberdeen Road Fayetteville, N.C. 28311

86

# TOTAL CONTRACTS

910-775-9419 lumbeeholdings.com/

812 Candy Park Road Foxglove Place #5102 Pembroke, N.C. 28372

QUANTICO TACTICAL INC. THE LOGISTICS COMPANY, INC.

WEBSITE

910-692-6898 k2si.com/

K2 SOLUTIONS INC.

5735 Old US Hwy. 1 Southern Pines, N.C. 28387

43

$ TOTAL POTENTIAL AWARD VALUE 2023 PHONE $ TOTAL POTENTIAL AWARD VALUE 2023 # TOTAL CONTRACTS SERVICES OFFERED

PHONE WEBSITE

Housekeeping; Facilities operations support

910-433-0790 wgrp.com/

$31 Million 4

Fuel storage and supply operations

910-892-1998 None Found

$25 Million 6

Housekeeping and administrative support

910-835-5007 opsservicesinc.com/

$16 Million 4

Administrative management and general management consulting, systems analysis

910-339-1007 h4ent.com/

$15 Million 8

Housekeeping; Office building maintenance; Medical administrative support; Professional services

919-894-9651 None Found

$10 Million 1

Motor freight transportation services

910-272-9129 glhcservices.com/

$9 Million 2

Construction

SOURCE: North Carolina Military Business Center Ranked by total potential contract amounts awarded in FY2023 as of Dec. 11, 2023 for DOD contractors in the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal coverage area. These are contracts that were awarded but have yet to be fulfilled.

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