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10 DECEMBER 17-23, 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: Your Fayetteville Regional Chamber will be moving back downtown! Details coming soon! Upcoming Chamber Events! 01/06 : Small Business Networking Breakfast 01/14 : Contracting Workshop: Contracting 101 01/15 : Chairman's Coffee Club 01/21 : Contracting Workshop: Internet Opportunities 01/22 : Business After Hours Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members! RDL Therapeutic Solutions Co. Fayetteville Rotary Club ASG Security Triangle Rock Club AIG Financial Network Join our Military Affairs Council at a Special Mid-Year Rate of just $125! As a member of the Chamber you have the unique opportunity to join MAC. For a limited time until December 31, 2014, you can join MAC for $125. Payment must be made in full by December 31. What is the Military Affairs Council? The Military Affairs Council operates in support of the Fayetteville Regional Chamber to enhance relationships and foster a heightened understanding be- tween Council members and our military at Fort Bragg and Pope Army Air Field (Pope AAF). MAC is a group of business and professional Chamber mem- bers who relate and socialize on a personal basis with our military neighbors at Fort Bragg and Pope Army Air Field. The present day Military Affairs Council proudly traces its origin back to 1956 during a period of substantial growth at Fort Bragg and Pope Field. From its early origins the Military Affairs Council has continued its strong bonds our military installation. Why Be a Part of MAC? As a member of the Fayetteville Regional Chamber, you have a unique opportunity to join the Military Affairs Council. Our mission is to "enhance relation- ships and foster a heightened understanding between council members and members of the military community." Fayetteville's distinguished military neighbors form one of the largest military complexes in the world. • $641 million awarded annually in government contracts • With a direct and indirect impact of over $12.9 billion on the 10 counties that surround Fort Bragg to our immediate area and an estimated $26.3 billion impact statewide, the military is a tremendous asset to the Fayetteville community. •In our greater Fayetteville area, the military community lives with the civilian community and helps provide for the economic stability of the region. Statis- tics alone cannot fully tell the story of the accomplishments of the military community. Programs supported by the Military Affairs Council • Adopt-A-Soldier: Fort Bragg "Adopt-A-Solider" program give the civilian community an opportunity to show their support of deployed soldiers on an indi- vidual and personal basis Fayetteville Cares: Supported by MAC to further support deployed soldiers and airmen • Fort Bragg Army Community Service (ACS) Airborne Attic: Supported by MAC to assist soldiers and family members E-4 and below with items of furniture, household goods and clothing free of charge . • Companies Adopting Companies: Sponsored by MAC to further support deployed soldiers and airmen For questions about the Military Affairs Council, contact Judy Dawkins at(910) 433-6776 or via email at jdawkins@faybiz.com. Name____________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ Phone Number_____________________________________________________ Email____________________________________________________________ Please send completed entry form to Up & Coming Weekly, 208 Rowan St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 or fax to 910.484.9218. Enter for your chance to WIN two tickets to Ron White! Friday, January 9 • 8 p.m. Courtesy of UP & COMING WEEKLY & Crown Complex FireAntz Hockey wish you Happy Holidays! Next home games Tue. Dec. 23rd, Fri. Dec. 26th, Wed. Dec. 31st (6pm) Kids just $5 to all games! 7:30 at the Crown Complex www.fireantzhockey.com 910.321.0123 910.321.0123 FIREANTZ HOCKEY Tickets available at the Crown Complex Box Office. CROWN C O M P L E X