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10 NOVEMBER 19-25, 2014 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 14 Fayetteville Regional Chamber 1019 Hay St., Fayetteville, NC 28305 - 910-483-8133 - www.fayettevillencchamber.org This week's Chamber highlight: Chamber Offices will be closed November 27-28 in observance of Thanksgiving. Upcoming Chamber Events! 11/20 - Chairman's Coffee Club 11/20 - MAC Fall Social 11/25 - Contracting Workshop: Grant Writing 11/27 - Closed for the Holiday 11/28 - Closed for the Holiday - We're Shopping Small! 12/02 - Small Business Networking Breakfast 12/03 - GAIN - Education in a Military Community: .............What you need to know 12/10 - Contracting Workshop: Proposal Writing 12/17 - Contracting Workshop: Mentor/Protege GAIN - Education in a Military Community: What You Need to Know December 3, 2014 / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CC Headquarters Library / 300 Maiden Lane The Army has informed military host communities that it will factor local public education quality into its future decisions about where to base soldiers. Businesses in our region are very aware that more than 50 cents on each dollar earned locally comes from military wages, and understanding the customer base is a critical insight for any business. Partnering with the Army requires Cumberland County to have the flexibility to manage large changes in enrollment and the education standards to match other school districts that host bases aross the US. Your Chamber is convening this event to offer you insights on exactly these topics. Get ready for a local conversation about how the Cumberland County School District makes it possible for our region to host one of the largest military installations in the United States. Guest speakers include: Eric Guckian, Governor McCrory's Education Advisor, Major General (Retired) Cornell Wilson, Governor McCrory's Military Advisor Expert Panelists include: Reema Khrais, WUNC radio, education reporter, Colonel Jeffrey Sanborn, Garrison Commander, Fort Bragg, Major General (Retired) Bennie Williams, former Chief of Staff for Baltimore public schools. For more information, contact Jenny Proctor, Fayetteville Regional Chamber at 910.433.6775 or via email at jproctor@faybiz.com Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members! Tim Moore Paychex The Property Emporium, Inc. Center for Military Law, LLC Haymount Urgent Care FACT: When you shop small at independent, locally owned businesses, 52% of what you spend stays right in your community, supporting local organizations and services. SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. AT THE CROWN COLISEUM ALL KIDS JUST $5 www.fireantzhockey.com 910.321.0123 910.321.0123 Special group rates from the FireAntz office. Call FireAntz office for more information. FIREANTZ HOCKEY Tickets available at the Crown Center Box Office. CROWN C O M P L E X