Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
Issue link: http://www.epageflip.net/i/1340284
WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM FEBRUARY 17-23, 2021 UCW 7 JUN 16 JUN 27 225 RAY AVE. SUITE 165, FAYETTEVILLE (910) 483-8133 | FAYBIZ.COM Jerome Scott IS The Insurance Guy! With years of experience in the insurance industry, Jerome Scott has been providing service to North Carolina for over thirty years. He is often called the Insurance Guy by his friends and clients because his background in the insurance industry is quite extensive. Jerome is an Independent Insurance Agent and Risk Manager with the Insurance Service Center, one of the most stable and productive independent insurance agencies in Eastern North Carolina. Jerome and his team are well equipped to handle all of your insurance needs, personal and commercial, and pride themselves on their excellent service. "Service is Our Middle Name", is their moto and drives their attention to detail so customers can receive the care they deserve. In today's ever-changing market, it is their goal to emerge as an industry leader, using innovation and creativity to set themselves apart from other agencies Jerome not only provides needed coverage in the community but he actively serves on many local boards as well. He has served on the Chamber's Board of Directors for the past six years, the last two years as Chairman. With the election of new Officers to the Board in November 2020, he has transitioned to serve as the Immediate Past Chairman. The new leadership will guide our dynamic Chamber through a period of transition to include the installation of a new President & CEO. At the close of his tenure as Chairman of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber Board of Directors, Jerome shared the following letter: "I have led the Greater Fayetteville Chamber for two very rewarding years at the helm of a guiding Board of Directors who set the plan of work. And together, with a committed staff, enthusiastic volunteers and the support of our membership, we carry it out. There are countless other partners at the state, local and federal levels, who support us and enable us to work on your behalf. Yes, the Chamber offers networking, training, marketing, exposure to new clients and customers, and many other things you would expect, and will continue to do so. But your Chamber is so much more.... It has been here for 121 years and it will remain the stalwart advocate for community and quality of life. In the last two years we have supported and will now be taking on the Building Business Rally event started by PWC to open up contracting opportunities to local businesses. We co-hosted training programs with the Small Business Development Center and the Small Business Technical Development Center. We hosted the Brian Hamilton Foundation's Inmates to Entrepreneurs program and are have offered financial literacy courses free of charge through a grant from the City of Fayetteville. The year 2020 was a particularly difficult one for our community and especially for business. Greater Fayetteville Chamber recognizes and understands the challenges facing our members. We have pivoted where possible to offer member benefits digitally while advocating on behalf of our over 700 members. We will continue focusing on our mission of providing unparalleled support for our members, working in partnership to take the lead in improving Fayetteville/Cumberland County's business prosperity, business future and quality of life." U P C O M I N G E V E N T S JUN 16 JUN 27 JUN 30 T H U R S Virtual Speed Networking Every Thursdsy 1:00 PM Register Online Space is limited M A R 2 Business Networking Breakfast 9:30 AM Sponsored By On-After Pub & Grub M A R 30 Building Business Capacity Workshop 12:00 PM Register Online SPOTLIGHT ON OUR MEMBERS