The Fayetteville Regional Airport is once again opening its hangar doors to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals through its annual Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy. Now in its fourth year, this immersive summer program introduces middle and high school students—particularly those from underrepresented and low-income backgrounds—to the diverse range of careers that power the aviation industry.
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In this issue, we are highlighting education. As I think back on my own formal education, I also can’t help but reflect on the thoughts of one of my greatest heroes of history, Sir Winston Churchill. Here are three of his quotes about education and learning.
“My education was interrupted only by my schooling,” True learning is not just formal schooling, but life experiences and an ongoing pursuit of knowledge and the application of it.
“Personally, I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.” Churchill valued ongoing education and believed it was the most critical factor, not just formal education. It reminds me that the commitment to continuously acquire knowledge is not always fun, it is necessary for personal growth and improvement.
“Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” My own fascination with history is enjoyable to me, but this quote emphasizes
studying our own past. In doing so, we can avoid repeating mistakes and make better decisions in the present and future.
That makes me think of another quote I read recently from an unknown author.
“The most valuable math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of your current decisions.”
That’s the summing up of education. Applying it. That’s where wisdom comes in.
Proverbs 24:3 says.
By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.
Our next Power Breakfast on June 12 is all about learning how to apply Artificial Intelligence to make our lives better. In the process of that application, we will make mistakes. Hopefully, we will learn rapidly and collectively from those and use the technology to better ourselves and mankind for many generations to come.
You can purchase tickets for this Power Breakfast at www.fayettevillepowerbreakfast.com.
On a different but very important note, even though the official date for the beginning of summer is a few more weeks away, this weekend always marks the unofficial start of the season. Many will travel over this long weekend and hopefully enjoy good fellowship with their family and friends, good food and good weather. All of this is made possible by the sacrifices of those who have served and given their lives in that service. On this Memorial Day weekend, take time to reflect and honor those who gave it all.
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>> By Faith Hatton
The greater Fayetteville business community is invited to join the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal for our next Power Breakfast titled “Applied Intelligence; The AI Revolution in Business.”
This upcoming Power Breakfast event will be picking the brains of local and state recognized business professionals and their integration of Artificial Intelligence into their businesses, and its uses for education, research and cybersecurity.
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more widely available for everyday use, it’s important for the public to learn what practical applications it can have, and where the balance lies between using it as a resource and using it to replace traditional labor.
“There’s no other technology that has progressed as rapidly as Artificial Intelligence. The biggest problem is that people are intimidated by it and rightfully so. But if we can focus on the many applications that are made possible in all aspects of life, and certainly in business, we can take advantage of this technology like we have done with all the others,” shared GFBJ Publisher Marty Cayton.
The Power Breakfast will feature four panelists who prioritize human-led utilization of AI in their everyday business, and who will break down what the implications are with this type of technology being used in their unique fields.
PANELISTS INCLUDE:
KARLY PAVLINAC
Founder of More Customers
Karly Pavlinac Blackburn is an entrepreneur from Raleigh, North Carolina known for her bold ideas, creative hustle and ability to turn visions into viral moments. She founded WAAM, a fitness app that helped celebrity trainers monetize
their social media presence. WAAM secured venture funding from CoFounders Capital and was acquired in March 2021.
After the acquisition, Karly brought her entrepreneurial energy to a marketing agency where her idea of sending her resume on a cake to Nike went viral and landed her interviews with Good Morning America, The Today Show and The Drew Barrymore Show.
Now, Karly runs a lead generation business, helping her clients do what she does best: get noticed—and get more customers.
“I am looking forward to the opportunity to be a panelist for the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal Power Breakfast. I will discuss lead generation topics on how to find, speak to and convert leads into sales,” shared Pavlinac.
Founder and Chief Learning Consultant at AI Learning Central
Ashlee Russell is an award-winning educator who has served as a teacher, instructional coach and district professional development leader for Cumberland County Schools. She is the founder and Chief Learning Consultant at AI Learning Central, where she provides AI literacy education and AI implementation support to schools and organizations, including the first AI integrated unit in the US Army at Fort Bragg. Ashlee has presented at a variety of state and national conferences including the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) and the Learning Revolution’s AI in Education Conference.
“The future belongs to those who can think critically, adapt boldly and collaborate with AI as a tool — not a substitute for thinking or learning. In education, business and healthcare alike, preparing people for that future starts now,” said Russell.
JARON CAYTON
Chief Revenue Officer, TeamLogic IT
Jaron Cayton is the Chief Revenue Officer at TeamLogic IT, where he helps businesses adopt technology securely and strategically. With over a decade in IT leadership, he focuses on aligning new technology and security with business outcomes. Jaron leads initiatives around secure AI adoption, internal automation and client-facing tools built on large language models within protected environments. His recent work focuses on the dual nature of AI in cybersecurity, highlighting both its potential to enhance defenses and the new vulnerabilities it introduces. He regularly speaks with clients about the opportunities and risks of AI for businesses.
“I’m excited to join this panel and discuss how AI is transforming the way we use technology. As someone deeply involved in helping businesses adopt technology securely and effectively, I see AI as both a powerful opportunity and a responsibility,” shared Jaron. “It’s not just about what AI can do—it’s about how we implement it thoughtfully to support people and protect data. I’m looking forward to sharing what we’ve learned at TeamLogic IT and learning from others who are navigating this fast-moving space.”
DR. SAMBIT BHATTACHARYA Professor of Computer Science & Director of the Intelligent Systems Lab at Fayetteville State University
Dr. Sambit Bhattacharya is a tenured Full Professor of Computer Science at Fayetteville State Univer-
sity and is Director of the Intelligent Systems Laboratory. He works on use-inspired research in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with a broad range of techniques and applications and with multidisciplinary teams.
His research has applications to cyber resilience, geospatial intelligence, computer vision with synthetic data for rare object detection and target recognition and more.
He has served as a faculty fellow in research labs of the DoD and was recently a visiting scientist with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA).
“On this panel, I’m excited to share how AI can actually help businesses grow and solve real problems. We won’t get lost in technical details—instead, we’ll focus on practical ways companies are using these tools to work smarter, serve customers better and find new opportunities. My goal is to leave the audience with clear ideas that can be used and tailored to specific challenges. AI isn’t about replacing people’s skills— it’s about giving teams better tools to do what they already do well. I look forward to cutting through the confusion and showing you what’s truly possible today,” shared Dr. Bhattacharya.
Associate Publisher and Editor of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal Faith Hatton will be returning as MC for the event.
“At this point, it’s safe to say that AI isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Now, everything from email to social media to even kitchen appliances utilize some form of artificial intelligence to better serve users. But just because a company or business model utilizes AI, it doesn’t automatically mean the loss of jobs or that their positions will be completely taken over by robots. After meeting with our panelists and picking their brains, I’m excited to share with our community how to find just the right balance of usage to help, not hinder our business community,” shared Hatton.
Tickets are on sale now at fayettevillepowerbreakfast.com.
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“We’re proud to inspire the next generation of aviators right here at the Fayetteville Regional Airport,” said Airport Director Andrew LaGala. “Hosting the Aviation Career Education Academy allows us to address current aerospace workforce shortages while engaging meaningfully with a community that has given so much to our airport.”
Participants will explore numerous aviation pathways—from flight instruction and engineering to air traffic control and wildlife management—through hands-on experiences and direct interaction with industry professionals. The program demonstrates that aviation careers extend far beyond the familiar roles of pilots and flight attendants.
Funded partly by a $5,000 state grant, this year’s ACE Academy will take place Aug. 4–5, 2025. Interest in the program has reached unprecedented levels, with more than 150 students already competing for just 35 available slots.
“The response has been overwhelming,” said Airport Marketing Specialist Daria Parker. “The program was live for less than a week before applications started flooding in.”
The application window remains open until June 6, though organizers strongly encourage interested students to apply promptly due to the competitive selection process.
The two-day academy features various engaging activities designed to provide authentic aviation experiences. Students will participate in drone demonstrations from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, explore aircraft cockpit tours, engage with baggage
handlers, security specialists and aerospace mechanics and join discussions with commercial airline representatives.
“Students aren’t just sitting in a classroom,” explained Deputy Airport Director Deontae K. Watson. “They’re flying drones, learning how GPS and infrared technology works and meeting professionals who do this every day.”
The program intentionally features instructors from various backgrounds, including Elaine Humphry, a female pilot with Cape Fear Aviation, ensuring participants see themselves represented in the field.
Watson understands the impor-
and see firsthand how air traffic
sure safe flights.
tance of early exposure to aviation careers from personal experience. “I didn’t even know my career existed until college,” he noted. “We specifically target students who wouldn’t typically have access to resources or knowledge about aviation careers.”
The academy’s influence extends beyond the two-day experience.
According to Watson, several former participants have continued their aviation education, with some enrolling in aviation schools and a few earning pilot's licenses.
“At the end of the academy, we consistently have students asking how they can return next year,”
Watson said. “It’s rewarding to watch that initial spark develop into a career path.”
For students interested in applying, Watson offers straightforward advice: “Be curious and ready to learn. We’re looking for students who are open to discovery and willing to explore something new.”
To apply or learn more about the ACE Academy, visit the Fayetteville Regional Airport website at flyfay.com/ace-academy or call the airport administration office at 910-433-1160.
Application deadline: June 6, 2025
Cumberland County Schools (CCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of DR. QUEESHA TILLMAN as the next principal of Jack Britt High School. She will assume the role at the start of the 2025–26 school year following the retirement of longtime principal Scott Pope.
Dr. Tillman has served as principal of Seventy-First Classical Middle School since June 2022. Prior to that, she was the assistant principal at Loyd Auman Elementary School.
She holds a doctorate in human services with a specialization in social and community services from Capella University, a Master of School Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Fayetteville State University, and a Master of Arts in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction from the University of Phoenix.
Dr. Tillman was named Cumberland County Schools’ Assistant Principal of the Year in 2021 and was recognized as a National Outstanding Assistant Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals in 2022.
Dr. Tillman looks forward to joining the Jack Britt High School community and continuing the school’s strong tradition of academic excellence and student success.
TRP Sumner Managing Partner KELLY PURYEAR has been selected by Forbes Magazine as one of the Top CPAs in North Carolina for 2025.
“This prestigious recognition highlights Kelly’s exceptional expertise, leadership and dedication to both his clients and the accounting profession. His impact reaches far beyond the numbers, and we are honored to have such a respected community leader representing the partners and team members at TRP Sumner. Congratulations, Kelly, on this well-deserved honor!” shared TRP Sumner PLLC in a statement.
Puryear has been helping businesses and entrepreneurs prosper and grow for over 40 years as a partner with TRP Sumner. He has served on
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The list aims to highlight CPAs who have earned the respect of their peers and have demonstrated remarkable expertise in their specializations and who have made their mark by dedicating themselves to serving the public interest.
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DR. LORI LANGDON is the new medical director of the Campbell University Health Center.
The primary focus of the Health Center, Langdon says, is taking care of Campbell students. The center also serves university faculty and staff, as well as the community, which represents its largest patient population.
Board-certified medical providers work specialties, including Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation Medicine, Pain Management, Sports Medicine and Weight Management and Wellness Programs.
As a pediatrician, Langdon will oversee care for most of the students
who come into the Health Center.
“Pediatricians are trained in pediatric and adolescent medicine, and our college students are adolescents,” Langdon said in a press release. “I’m perfectly comfortable and happy to see all the college students and to supervise the (physician assistants or nurse practitioners) who care for the college students.”
Langdon hopes to find a way to expand the center, which is in an older medium building with limited space.
Cape Fear Valley Health recognized the achievements of its spring 2025 Nursing Assistant I (NA I) and Nursing Assistant II (NA II) program graduates during a special ceremony held Wednesday, April 30, at the Cape Fear Valley Center for Medical Education and Neuroscience Institute.
A total of 21 graduates received their certificates, including four from the NA I program and 17 from the NA II program, each completing a 15-week curriculum focused on building clinical expertise and advancing healthcare careers.
Offered at no cost to Cape Fear Valley employees, the programs prepare participants to thrive in today’s demanding healthcare environment.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center is one of just two hospital-based sites in North Carolina approved to offer a certified NA I program.
Since the start of the program, 172 NA II and 46 NA I students have graduated.
“We are incredibly proud of these graduates,” Education Coordinator at Cape Fear Valley Health System Ruhama Bond said in a press release. “Whether they choose to continue their journey toward becoming a nurse or apply their enhanced skills in their current roles, their dedication and passion for patient care are truly inspiring.”
Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) has earned their seventh Diamond level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) ® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service.
The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement. Criteria include sound business practices and a utility-wide commitment to safe and reliable delivery of electricity. PWC joins more than 250 public power utilities nationwide that hold the RP3 designation.
PWC manages a 1,400-mile distribution and transmission system comprised of 37,853 streetlights and 32 substations. PWC also operates the Butler-Warner Generation plant.
“This designation reflects the dedication and hard work of our team in ensuring safe, affordable electric services for our neighbors at a reliability rate among the best of all electric utilities in the country,” said CEO/General Manager of Fayetteville PWC Timothy Bryant in a press release. “We are proud to be recognized among the top public power utilities in the nation, and we will continue striving for excellence for our community.”
Focused on building the local workforce and streamlining the education process through real world learning, the Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity through Education Program at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), also known as H.O.P.E., was created to help everyone in the greater Fayetteville area.
The program provides focuses on the healthcare and trade industries ranging from structural welding to building construction technology to electrical linework and even a full restaurant experience run collaboratively by students in FTCC’s Food & Beverage Service and Contemporary Cuisines course.
The program’s latest venture in hospitality is aiming to help individuals seeking employment opportunities in the hotel and hospitality industry said FTCC’s Dean of Business Kelly Gold.
“The program is about advancing people who are either underemployed or unemployed, and don't have a college degree, but they are seeking education to better their lives and improve their skills,” Gold said. “It provides training that leads to industry recognized credentials, making people more marketable in the workforce.”
These credentials, earned through hands-on learning, pave the path to the eventual capstone of the program, participating in a paid internship with a partnered hotel, which Gold noted can help applicants advance educationally and financially.
H.O.P.E. partners with employers to provide students with work-based learning internships and on-the-job training experiences. The program’s funding, including $2 million in American Rescue Plan funds provided through Cumberland County, helps provide cost-of-living stipends to participating students during the initial training and internship experiences.
Participants receive technical instruction and on-the-job training, taking advantage of an “earn-asyou-learn” model to get into the workforce through an accelerated path to employment. After completion of the internship, students are eligible for employment with busi-
L to R: FTCC partnered with DistiNCtly Fayetteville to host a Hotel Leadership and Food & Beverage Operations meeting and luncheon on April 4, 2025. This allowed representatives from the local hotel industry to get a taste of what FTCC program graduates can do; The H.O.P.E Culinary Arts program provides a full restaurant experience run completely by students in FTCC’s Food & Beverage Service and Contemporary Cuisines course.
nesses participating in the on-thejob program.
“The H.O.P.E Hospitality Program is specifically tailored for hoteliers in Cumberland County,” Gold said. “The intent of the program and the training is to provide people that have not worked in the hospitality industry, or are at the very beginning stages of discovering their interest in the industry, or they’ve simply just started their journey [with training].”
Participants in the program receive several important credentials like the vital ServSafe certification, Gold said. ServSafe is a food safety certification program offered by the National Restaurant Association. This credential provides training and certification in food safety practices to prevent foodborne illnesses, according to the ServSafe website. ServSafe covers various roles, including food handlers, managers, alcohol servers and allergen awareness, offering online and classroom training options.
Another certification applicants can earn through the program is CPR. “That is part of general first aid, which is recommended for all hotel employees to know,” Gold said. “Then we teach the concepts of customer service, guest service
management, front desk, procedures and conflict resolution.”
The course would last around 180 hours, with up to 60 of those being real-world experience, Gold said.
The program also encourages and helps students gain other skills like resume building.
“We get hundreds of applications for positions, right? What makes you stand out? What makes you better?” Gold said. “When people are looking to hire, they’re trying to find added value for their business. You’ve got to present your resume in a way that the added value shows through. My goal is always that any student coming out of any of our programs can make an immediate positive impact on that employer.”
Programs like H.O.P.E., Gold said, aim to fill important workforce gaps in Cumberland County.
“We just have so much to offer here,” she said. “These programs are meant to specifically fill the gaps that employers need to be better prepared, and to have better customer service and better employees. All of that at a faster pace than it would take people getting degrees. We met with the hotels to ask them ‘What types of skill gaps are you seeing that we need to work on?’ This is what they came up with.”
The H.O.P.E. program is free for applicants. There is no set start date for the hotelier component of H.O.P.E., but Gold said it should kick off by the beginning of June depending on community interest.
“I started in this industry, you can do extremely well and make a very good living,” Gold said. “You can get promoted based on work ethic and the service skills. There are not a lot of limitations if you work hard.”
Gold also noted service industry skills are easily applicable in other areas and other industries.
“You can take this anywhere,” Gold remarked. “These skills for this program, you can go anywhere you want to. There are just endless possibilities with this. When something is at no cost, why not invest in yourself?”
Anew era is beginning for the 400 block of Hay Street as local visionaries Joseph Allen and Joy Vunk proudly announce the launch of The Gathering Place Event Center, a Business Incubator and an Urban Market, all aimed at revitalizing downtown Fayetteville.
In partnership with local building owners, this initiative is designed to breathe new life into one of the city’s most historic corridors. From hosting community celebrations and networking events to supporting startups and culinary ventures, the 400 block will become a dynamic hub for connection, growth and opportunity.
“We’re inviting dreamers, doers and difference-makers to join us,” said Joseph Allen in a press release. Allen’s lifelong dream has been to help build a thriving small business community in downtown Fayetteville. “The Gathering Place is more than a venue—it’s a launchpad for ideas and a home for small businesses ready to grow.”
“It’s called The Gathering Place, because we want it to be a safe place where people can come in and build their businesses from the bottom up and make it a safe place for the community to enjoy. There’s a lot of
the things that you require. That’s what we're trying to offer here,” remarked Joy Vunk, co-founder.
Top: The Gathering Place is located at 420 Maiden Lane. Community members can recognize the building by its orange exterior.
Bottom: Some of the available offices feature window walls providing natural lighting and a view of Segra Stadium.
Fayetteville has yet to experience could all find their home in this expansive building.
Vunk adds, “Joe and I see, as small business owners ourselves, there’s not so many opportunities for small businesses. So if we can let small businesses come and join together to make a huge impact on Fayetteville, that’s what we want to do. We want it to be a safe, healthy place for people to come start their business and bring something great to Fayetteville–[A place where] people can come and enjoy the services of different businesses, from churches to schools to gyms to office communities, and then, of course, retail. So our goal is to make all of that come together.”
An additional part of this 400 block transformation will include the Urban Market housed in the iconic Prince Charles building, with a focus on attracting food-related businesses eager to be part of a much-needed culinary hub in the heart of the city.
The Gathering Place is more than a venue— it’s a launchpad for ideas and a home for small businesses ready to grow.”
— Joseph Allen “
great boutiques downtown. There’s a lot of great restaurants downtown. There’s not really a hub where you can come into a space and get all of
Their three-story, 200,000 square foot business incubator space is located at 420 Maiden Lane. The building features an elevator, construction has begun on handicap bathrooms for the first floor, and the second and third floors feature window walls offering views of Segra Stadium. The building is already occupied with AIT, Rough Riders Security and Sol's Barcade + Taproom, and now the door is open for additional tenants to gather and grow in this space.
The first floor features The Gathering Place Event Center which is already up and running. People have begun booking the space for events ranging from birthday parties to wedding parties and more. The event center features a dance floor and a bar for guests to enjoy. Rental rates start as low as $600 a day on weekdays.
The first floor will also feature a grab and go cafe for tenants and customers to have access to fresh, healthy food options.
The second floor features office
space, retail space and space with the potential to be whatever Fayetteville’s next business mogul can dream of. Each space is rentable for what the business needs. Some tenants have already signed the lease and are working to renovate their space to fit their exact goals. Offices start as low as $500 a month for smaller rooms, and they go all the way up to $2,000 a month. The second floor also features a common space for professionals to gather.
In addition to private offices, the second story also has space that will soon be home to retailers and even a church. These public facing businesses are separated from the private business suites allowing for all business types to operate in a way that is most convenient for their work.
The third floor, overlooking the stadium, is a large, empty canvas with unlimited potential. Vunk shared that she can imagine it being a magnificent wine bar or comedy club, but ultimately the sky is the limit. There’s also a large studio space already equipped with studio mirrors that could make for a great dance studio or yoga studio. A gym, a department store or something
“My passion has always been bringing people together through food. Breaking bread creates community—and that’s exactly what we’re building here,” remarked Vunk.
Entrepreneurs from all sectors are also encouraged to explore opportunities within the business incubator and event space.
The Gathering Place is also looking to host vendors for the city’s 4th Friday events taking place on the fourth Friday of each month. Businesses can also mark their calendars for the Business Meet & Greet at The Gathering Place scheduled for June 13. Come out for an engaging afternoon of networking, inspiration and opportunity. This special event offers guests a chance to connect with fellow professionals and explore the vibrant business hub. The event is free to attend and lunch will be provided. Sign up is available on the business’s Facebook page.
To learn more about how you can be part of the 400 block transformation, contact info@thegatheringplace.live. More information can be found on their website: www.thegatheringplace.live.
The top of the month of May saw the return of Tech ID Day, an event created by Accel Innovation Corporation (AIC) located in Pinehurst, bringing together 20 chosen businesses to present their products, technology and tech services to the Department of Defense and military buyers.
Tech ID Day returned to Hoffman, N.C. on April 30 and May 1 at the Oak Grove Technologies (OGT) Training Center located at 158 Rushing Road. Day one consisted of an in-person version of their Dual Use Capital Call, a focused gathering that brings together industry leaders, academia, entrepreneurs, government innovation stakeholders and capital providers across various stages.
Each session is held monthly and attended by 50 to 100 participants, including members of government, the military and trusted capital providers from the private equity and venture capital (VC) community.
This time, instead of meeting virtually, the event was converted into an in-person pitch contest for the first time. During the contest, leaders of a chosen few of the companies attending were able to explain their products and services to raise funds for further development. Asks ranged anywhere from $2 million to $10 million and investors, buyers and government representatives were able to ask questions and connect.
“You saw a lot of government reps also asking questions. Well, that shows an investor that the government is interested in and sees value in it,” shared AIC President and Co-founder and retired Col. Dean Hoffman IV. “Usually, a company trying to get this type of money, they don't get an investment banker because investment bankers are usually looking to take on things where they're trying to raise $20 million plus. So that problem area is that [for] $250,000 to $10 million, there's nobody out there that an investment banker is going to take on. So, what we are doing is inviting all those VCs into one meeting and then letting companies pitch to them.”
BY GFBJ, OGT AND AIC
Top: Tech ID vendors demonstrate the latest in innovation, solutions and emerging technologies for conventional and special operations organizations.
Bottom: To wrap up the first day, attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines where a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund.
participant Chuck Gershman, CEO and co-founder of OWL Autonomous Imaging shared that their company can receive a potential funding match from the CHIPS acts for any investment they receive, so being in front of key VCs allows for them to potentially double money they’ll use to access high quality manufacturing, create prototypes and expand product offerings to cater to a large customer base.
“I pitched at this event via Zoom
a couple of months ago, but they invited me to come in person. I much prefer in person events. Zoom is a great tool, lots of efficiency, but something gets lost in the translation,” shared Gershman. “If you can be concise, tight and compelling, and not necessarily in that order, you can attract the interest of potential investors, of which there were a number that were invited here today, and exposure to companies is what they're looking for.”
Following the conclusion of the pitch contest, and additional browsing time for buyers, OGT also celebrated a new addition to their campus. In a private ceremony, CEO and retired Col. Richard Haggerty gathered with the OGT team to cut the ribbon on The Forge, a cutting-edge 5,000 square- foot innovation hub designed for prototyping, integration and tactical innovation. The Forge features a design lab & makerspace for hands-on development, additive manufacturing to bring concepts to life and a stateof-the-art classroom for advanced instruction.
To wrap up the first day, Tech ID Day attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines. While there, a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund. Funds are gathered through vendor fees from companies attending Tech ID Day and proceeds raised during fundraiser lunches over the two-day event.
“It’s an event that provides a good fundraiser for them too, so it goes back to a good cause and supports the warfighter, which is really what we’re all meant to be,” shared Hoffman. “This is totally focused on supporting the warfighter. We’re not only doing it with technology, but we’re also doing it with funds to support their loved ones and soldiers getting scholarships to improve themselves and their education.”
To learn more about Accel Innovation Corporation, and keep an eye out for information on next year’s Tech ID Day, you can find them online www.accelinnovationcorp.com.
Learn more about Oak Grove Technologies online at www.oakgrovetech.com.
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Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) is excited to announce the registration of its Artificial Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship Program through ApprenticeshipNC.
The new program is ETI’s first Registered Apprenticeship. ETI registered the apprenticeship with the intention of extending and building upon the training the company already offers through its Young Innovator Internship Program.
Through a combination of paid on-the-job training and supplemental education, the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) will provide both incumbent workers and new employees with the opportunity to learn while they earn in a professional setting.
Registered Apprenticeships give organizations a competitive edge by developing skilled workers trained to meet their exact needs while also building a sustainable workforce.
ETI is the latest company in Robeson County to incorporate a RAP into their workforce development. According to the ApprenticeshipNC website, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems, Southeastern Solar Contractors Association and Robeson Community College all have RAPs across various fields.
ETI’s RAP is competency-based, meaning apprentices progress by demonstrating a mastery of specific skills, rather than by completing a set number of training hours. Apprentices will learn a variety of skills, including how to maintain computer networks, resolve network and software issues, design integrated computer systems, conduct research, test and install computer hardware and more.
ETI President James Freeman believes the program is going to be a great addition to the company.
The program will be open to individuals aged 16 and older but with the
future tech workforce, the foundation is already being laid.
also take coursework that's provided by us and our partners around the subject of AI,” shared Freeman.
The program will be open to individuals aged 16 and older. Apprentices will be paid according to a progressive wage scale, meaning their salaries will increase as they gain more skills and knowledge. Upon program completion, apprentices will receive their Journeyworker certificate, an official
Apprenticeships are going to be the new leading source of education for a worker...”
“What’s unique about it is that we're only one of the very few that have an AI specialist approved apprenticeship. They’ll go through on the job training, work on government projects with us related to AI and then
— James Freeman, President, ETI “
credential signifying their skills mastery.
“They’ll be considered an AI subject matter expert. They can also take that apprenticeship certification and go work for Microsoft, go work for Google, whoever will find the value in that,” shared Freeman.
Freeman shared that the impor-
tance of this program’s recognition is to be able to add another hands-on option to those who are interested in entering the technology industry, but may not be interested in, or able to access, higher education.
“It’s a one year long program, so the hope is that they can receive a position with us at the end, or go into another industry or organization with the certification. The thing about it is, college is not for everybody. I think apprenticeships have been undervalued for many years, and I think it’s the way of the future,” said Freeman. “Apprenticeships are going to be the new leading source of education for a worker. Why? It’s because they can take a one year program, learn on the job, get hands-on training and go straight to work right after the apprenticeship is complete.”
Freeman also shared that given the often individualistic nature of many jobs in the technology industry, apprenticeships provide a social aspect that many in the industry will need to succeed.
“Individuals with technology skills need more attention and guidance into employment. They need an employment process that can help guide them, not only in the work they’re doing, but to work in the atmosphere with other people, to understand what it's like to have goals and responsibilities and what it's like to work on a team. So these apprenticeship programs allow people, especially in the technology world, to
learn how to operate in the business world,” said Freeman.
ETI is planning to soft launch the program this summer by training incumbent workers including those in entry level positions. In August 2025, ETI will begin recruiting Young Innovators to take part in the RAP from across North Carolina.
“We’ve done over 30 plus internships in the past year, but none of them leave with anything other than experience and the things they’ve learned. Now, anybody that comes through our community, anybody that comes through our program can leave with a certification sponsored by the Department of Labor,” concluded Freeman.
ETI is already looking into other RAP options including a drone apprenticeship and a cyber apprenticeship.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
XYZ Transport LLC
4413 BENT
GRASS DRIVE
FAYETTEVILLE Agent: Linda J Lantzy
Premier Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC 2047 Valleygate Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Michael G Woodcock
Evergreen Counseling Collective PLLC 365 Valley Road Fayetteville Agent: Leah Rae Potts
THE MCMILLIAN GROUP LLC
3942 Gaithersburg Lane
Hope Mills Agent: Juaconda Mcmillian-Craig
Future V isionz PLLC
351 Wagoner Dr Ste 311
Fayetteville Agent: Toyia Cynara Burgess
The Nurse Perfect L.L.C.
3011 Town Center Dr Ste 130 Unit 141 Fayetteville Agent: Tamisha Hill
GTR Marine Transport LLC
the Eastern Star 4178 W iycik Roaf
Fayetteville Agent: LaToya M Smith Lane
LIBURD FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC 1004 Ryder Ct
Fayetteville Agent: ELBERT S LIBURD
2502 Clear Pines Ct
Fayetteville Agent: Clarence Garvin
Veterans Housing Resources Inc.
6380 Cliffdale Rd Unit 27244
Fayetteville Agent: C. Camille NeSmith
Break the Stigma PLLC
304 Barcelona Dr Apt. 13A
Fayetteville Agent: Heather Cynowa
Almighty Athletics LLC 974 Bassman Ln Apt 303
Fayetteville Agent: Jamel Moore
FyveOneFyve LLC 415 Palmerland Dr
Hope Mills Agent: Thonecia Regan
Slim's Customs LLC
211 Rivanna Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Dominic Levon Barrios
Bramblehouse PlayCafé LLC 2641 W ingate Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Erica Mae Esslinger
Trinity Chapter #980 Order of
1311
Masterpiece Dr
Hope Mills Agent: Alec Christian Sharpe
Pawket LLC 3316 Buckley Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Daniel Eric Collins. Mr
Redfer n Investments LLC 4317 Ramsey St
Fayetteville Agent: Davis W. Puryear
Too Easy Management LLC 6290 Yadkin Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Lopez Atlan
The Vounov Group LLC 2266 Lakewell Cir
Fayetteville Agent: Joshua Paul Vounov Mr.
Tasti Kreations LLC 614 Ashbrook Ct Apt A Fayetteville Agent: Azmina A Williams
Rainbow Baby Jewelry LLC 3451 Br ushy Hill Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Stephanie Clayville
S & J Utilities Underground LLC 120 Tractor Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Salma R Jimenez
Sama Auto LLC 815 Cedar Creek Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Ali El-Hatto
The Sharpe Shop LLC
NAMBO ROOFING & REMODELING LLC 2529 Car riage Rd
Fayetteville Agent: JUVENCIO BASAVE NAMBO
Dr Hope Mills Agent: Alyssa Kateri Brigman
Exquisite Custom Designs LLC #1623 5075 Morganton Rd STE 10
Humble Hustlers LLC
508 Rossendale Dr
Hope Mills Agent: Jason Covington
Stork News LLC
1305 Hope Mills Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Alexis Young
A New Start Solutions LLC 3510 Antilles Cir
Hope Mills Agent: Sharee Nacole Walker
BohdanPelo LLC
4705 Bent Grass Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Bohdan Pelo
Little Hear ts Home Health LLP 100 Hay St Ste 503
Fayetteville Agent: Abundant Living Consulting Corporation LLC
Top Bunch LLC 340 Wade Stedman Rd Stedman Agent: Rhett Maxton Bunce
JCW DISTRIBUTING LLC 1807 Stockton Dr Fayetteville Agent: Jonathan Christoper Wingate
Affordable Cooling Solutions inc. 4033 Welmont Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Matthew Philippi Daniel
LA Residential Holdings LLC 814 Ancient Ct
Fayetteville Agent: Adam C Furr
Guiding Moon Learning Solutions LLC 572 Prestige Blvd
Fayetteville Agent: Tanji Moon
Rite On Tyme Enterprises LLC 3209 Point Crossing Pl Fayetteville Agent: Charles Lamb
Confidently Yours Home Care LLC 6740 Foxber ry Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Arlana D Barbre
Dir t Dilinger Cleaning Solutions LLC 1905 Brandywine Ct
Fayetteville Agent: Jasmine D Dunlap
BIORESQ LLC 6805 W illowbrook Dr Apt 6 Fayetteville Agent: Wesley Martindale
Capital City UPA LLC 4935 Pinewood
Fayetteville Agent: Akeiba Darna Bittle
MOORE&RIVERS LLC
5974 Chinas Ct Fayetteville Agent: jamir marquis moore
Spotless Living LLC 2137 T ina Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Aleshya Roberts
bniles LLC 2800 Murchison Road
Fayetteville Agent: Brian Hackett
Trye Investment Group LLC 1811 Murchison Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Melena Thompson
EMSERO LLC 3653
Heatherbrooke Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Brian Clay Brown
Hyssop Oil’s & More LLC 1615 Boros Dr Fayetteville Agent: Morningstar Mccoy
Carolina F izz LLC 5758 Cottonbelt Way
Fayetteville Agent: Ladaysha Reynolds
All American Rentals LTD. LIABILITY CO. 730 V illagio Pl Apt 317 Fayetteville
Agent: GUNEL AHMADOVA
Murphy Financial LLC
225 Green St Ste 205 Fayetteville Agent: Denise Murphy
K&J Builders of NC LLC 4160 Marshwood Lake Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Kameryn Horne
SNS ENTERPRIZES LLC
5711 Miracle Hill Dr
Fayetteville Agent: SHAMICKA SHEQUAN LEONARD
Surgeon Farmhouse Retreats LLC 1125 Pony Dr
Hope Mills Agent: Anita Surgeon
Lopez Partners LLC 4700 Battleboro Drive Dunn Agent: Abelardo Carlos Lopez Jr.
Smokin Bunz Prints & Things LLC 6315 Stoney Point Loop
Fayetteville Agent: Larry Charles Girdner JR
Q's Famous Kitchen LLC 610 Wakefield Dr
Fayetteville Agent: jaquial renell campbell
PRC Healthcare Solutions LLC 237 Shakerstone Drive
Fayetteville Agent: Crystal Patterson
The Brook Haven
Group LLC 2324 Chasewater Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Christopher Yates
Power pro painting company LLC
7113 Kear ny Ave
Fayetteville Agent: Edwin Antonio Rodriguez
Cakery Boutique LLC 1862 Paisley Ave
Fayetteville Agent: Yomarie Daynne Andujar Arroyo
Coastal Behavior Health Services NP Inc.
806 Stamper Rd Ste 101 Fayetteville Agent: Terry Marshall
LUMBEE RIVER CONSTRUCTION LLC
2501A Bragg Blvd # 1002
Fayetteville Agent: Wyatt Locklear
Gener8tional Blessing LLC 1811 Balmoral Dr Apt 204
Fayetteville Agent: Erica Terraine Todd
Kreepy Creations llc.
100 Hay St Ste 704 # 1227
Fayetteville Agent: Jakiera Ingram
Chimney Rock
Home Inspections LLC
1861 Tryon Dr Unit 7
Fayetteville Agent: Naquavius Richard Sparkling Clean LLC
202 Sunset Ave
Fayetteville Agent: Appletastic LLC
Triple T's Farm LLC
6715 Muscat Rd
Hope Mills Agent: Rebecca Lynn Payne
Robust Lawn Care and more LLC 200 Post Ave
Fayetteville Agent: Williampaul- A: Byrd
Royall Kutzz LLC 274 Waterdown Dr Apt 7
Fayetteville Agent: Paul M Royall
STREAM VENTURES LLC
150 Andrews Rd Ste 5A PMB 35
Fayetteville Agent: Dwayne C Brown
Tail to Toe Grooming LLC
7094 Lamplighter Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Marianela Crea
Tyra In Color LLC 6935 Skyhawk Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Tyra Jalea Roberson
Salah Commerce LLC 4502 Belford Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Mohamed saleh Hamada Mr.
Seal Haven Investments LLC
6438 Touchstone Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Mitchell J Seal
NUR Group LLC 510 Westmont Dr Fayetteville
Agent: Batyrzhan Nurpeissov
Hayes Homes LLC
2314 Mir ror Lake Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Brittany R. Hayes
Hayes Signature Lighting LLC 2314 Mir ror Lake Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Brittany R. Hayes
Fayetteville Referals LLC
639 Executive Pl Ste 100
Fayetteville Agent: Trisha Taris
Trash Out Truck LLC
602 Hollins Dr Fayetteville Agent: Jacob Christopher Jones
TheRealGlaze LLC
1400 For t Bragg Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Desiah Desiree McNeill
H & R Developers LLC 6885 Cliffdale Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Harold J Kidd
Kimbrell Enterprises LLC 3169 Natal St
Fayetteville Agent: Anthony E. Kimbrell
Golden Key Ventures LLC 2606 Raeford Rd Ste 30
Fayetteville Agent: Davanna K Bazemore
Calm Haven Coaching LLC
6944 Saint Julian Way
Fayetteville
Agent: Davina Cochrane
KoKoKo Inc 5173 Bragg Blvd
Fayetteville Agent: Tae Y Chang
Arena of Aura LLC
370 Legba Dr Apt G
Fayetteville Agent: Juquon Kinzer
J9 Builders LLC 217 Kirkwood Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Sal Shahriar
Kingdom Come Consulting Group LLC
370 Legba Dr Apt G
Fayetteville Agent: Talisha
Danielle Baskerville
Prim and Pristine Cleaning Solutions LLC 5823 Spreading Branch Rd
Hope Mills Agent: Monica King
Money INK LLC 5610 Medicus Ln Hope Mills Agent: Terrence Hearon
EcoCare Inc. 429 Person St. Suite 1-A
Fayetteville Agent: BossLady Corporate Services LLC
Gordon Johnson Architecture PLLC 654 Hay St Ste 4 Fayetteville Agent: Gordon E. Johnson
Betty's LLC 3360 Lubbock
Dr Hope Mills Agent: Larry Garner Jr.
Curbside Mutt Cuts LLC 6716 Brookshire St
Fayetteville Agent: Cassie Nichole Brunson
FC I LLC 3311 Turtle Point Drive
Fayetteville Agent: Franklin S Clark IV
The Cliffs at Village Green LLC
3311 Turtle Point Drive
Fayetteville Agent: Franklin S Clark IV
CapeCo Jacksonville BTR GP LLC
4317 Ramsey St
Fayetteville Agent: Davis W. Puryear
GAAL LLC
7136 Dayspring Dr
Fayetteville Agent: George Alviter
PRAGAT GURUHARI LLC 2712 Crestridge Ct
Fayetteville Agent: Shailesh Patel
Sandhill Mill Estates Owners Association Inc. 222 Maiden Lane
Fayetteville Agent: Benjamin Stout
NC Processing Group Inc. 230 Donaldson St Ste 200A Fayetteville Agent: Hani Saleh
Homiq Management Company
LLC 1246 Beach Way
Fayetteville Agent: Amber Ayub
10535 New Britton LLC 205 Westwood Shopping Ctr Fayetteville Agent: OMAR Y ALSAIDI
OM2848NC INC.
525 S Easter n Blvd
Fayetteville Agent: Mayank Patel
1110 W Rowan LLC
3106 Metthame Dr
Fayetteville Agent: Reihaneh G. Mauer
Monroe W illiams Road Ext LLC 1181 Middle Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Brent Morehouse
GES Holdings LLC
2936 Coleman Rd
Eastover Agent: Gayle M. Smith
HARNETT COUNTY
Goldblatt
Psychological Services PLLC 146 Deodora Ln
Cameron Agent: Jesse Raymond Goldblatt
Big Smoove Logistics LLC 1134 Hwy 210 South Lillington Agent: Victor R Bass
Ministerio Poder Del Verbo En
Accion LLC 612 A E Broad St
Dunn
Agent: Ubaldo Gonzalez Alvarado
Herquiet Glow and Spark LLC
220 E Granville St
Dunn
Agent: Yarkis Bethzalie Santana
FIRST CHOICE LOGISTICS LLC
207 W Cumberland St
Dunn
Agent: MARIA ELENA RUSS
PALETERIA Y TAQUERIA VASTAGO INC.
66 W W illiams St Angier
Agent: INOCENCIA RETAMA LEYVA
Proper Portions LLC
44 Ambrose Pt Cameron Agent: Michael Jason Case
Cambro Property Management LLC
114 Four Corners Ln
Broadway Agent: Thomas S Lasater
RELENTLESS MOTO CO. LLC 711 Maple Rd Angier
Agent: MARCUS WOODRING
NC Leones LLC 75 Roosevelt Rd
Erwin
Agent: Jared M. de Leon
UC Prophetic Virtual Campus llc
89 Galler y Dr Unit 204 Spring Lake
Agent: GINA R HILL
Re-Tool Tool Restorations LLC 170 John Stark Dr Fuquay Varina
Lucas Agent: John DeFalco
Salvation Landscaping LLC 1070 Clayhole Rd
Dunn
Agent: Dustin W Byrd
Alien Proper ty Solutions LLC
129 Canteber ry Dr
Spring Lake Agent: Kimberly Ann Ruggiero
LOGISTICS L&M LLC
207 W Cumberland St
Dunn
Agent: MARIA ELENA RUSS
Straight Up Hauling LLC 1102 N Fayetteville Ave
Dunn Agent: Yolanda Brunson
AQ's Corner LLC 6779 Overhills Rd PMB 1008 Spring Lake Agent: Aqueelah Emanuel
J.C. Rivera's Trucking Corp 771 Highgrove Dr
Spring Lake Agent: CARLOS RAFAEL RIVERA BARRETO
Shauntel's Mobile Lab Express LLC 217 E Broad St Dunn Agent: Shauntel Mckoy
TAPIA JTCYP LLC 207 W Cumberland St
Dunn Agent: MARIA ELENA RUSS
Headtur ner's Ministry Incorporated
308 Denim Dr Erwin
Agent: Jeremiah Massengill
DParkison Photography LLC
130A Wedgewood Dr
Spring Lake Agent: Destiny Parkison
KU0109 LLC
20 Yates Mill Dr Fuquay Varina Agent: Jillian C. Ku
PTY THE MOWTIVATED GUY LLC
239 Emilies Crossing Way Lillington Agent: Joel Suarez Butler
Foti F ire Door Inspections LLC
38 Pine Needles Lillington Agent: John Michael Foti
Caleb Troy Clayton Sr. PLS Land Surveying PLLC
483 McLamb Rd Coats Agent: Caleb Troy Clayton Sr.
Marie Jeanette Foundation 2487 S River Rd Lillington Agent: Desmond Ingram
City of the Great King Global Inc
61 Barons Run E Spring Lake Agent: Marvin Smith
Change Purpose Action Coaching LLC
758 Centur y Dr Cameron Agent: Nicole Richards
On the morning of Wednesday, May 14, Cape Fear Valley Health held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its First Adventures Child Development Center. The daycare, located at 1727 Roxie Ave. in Fayetteville, is a four-star licensed childcare facility that serves Cape Fear Valley Health’s employees.
The center offers care for children from six weeks of age through pre-kindergarten, as well as beforeand after-school care for children up to age 12. Weekend care is available exclusively for school-age children. It is currently the second largest daycare in Cumberland County, and it will be the largest daycare facility in the county when the expansion is completed.
“Today is more than just the start of a construction project. It’s the beginning of something beautiful. I won't take time to talk about blueprints or square footage. Instead, I want to speak about what truly matters, the hearts, the minds and the futures that will grow inside these walls. Early Childhood Education is powerful. These first few years shape
The planned $4.8 million expansion will add 11,519 square feet to the facility, bringing the total square footage to 26,494. The project will add 12 classrooms, allowing the center to increase its enrollment capacity to 200 children and create 30 new staff positions.
how children see themselves, how they connect with others and how they begin to understand the world. What we nurture now will echo for a lifetime, and it is our deep joy and purpose to be part of that journey,”
shared CFVH Director of Child Care Services Lashauna Cunningham at the ceremony.
The planned $4.8 million expansion will add 11,519 square feet to the facility, bringing the total square
footage to 26,494. The project includes the addition of 12 classrooms, enabling the center to increase its enrollment capacity to 200 children and create 30 new staff positions. Plans also include an expanded playground area.
“It’s one of those added resources and benefits that I’ve always wanted to see at a health system, the ability for our workforce to come to work and not just to have a daycare, but a daycare where they could place their children, where they felt like they were safe and that they could trust the care of those who were providing those services,” remarked CFVH Chief Human Resources Officer Denver Hopkins. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be able to expand for our workforce.”
This expansion reflects Cape Fear Valley Health’s ongoing commitment to investing in early childhood education and supporting the needs of its workforce and their families. Construction is scheduled for completion this winter.
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