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.
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10 APRIL 29 - May 5, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM NEW CONSTRUCTION REPLACEMENT REMODEL REPAIRS Visit our showroom at 1114 Hay St. WindowAndDoorSpecialties.com 910-483-2320 Tax-Free Retirement Social Security Strategies College Planning 910.551.1046 • iflretirement.com/Alan-Porter WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 14 159 Maxwell St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 • P: 910.483.8133 • F: 910.483.0263 • www.FayBiz.com The Fayetteville Regional Chamber will be spotlighting the individuals and businesses who, through their independent entrepreneurial spirit, play a vital role in building the community and the economy. To be nominated is a reward in itself and a nomination serves as a great tribute to a company's leadership and employees. To formally recognize this significant achievement in business, please visit www.faybiz. com and click on the link. All small business nominees and recipients will be recognized at the Second Annual Small Business Awards ceremony on May 20. BUSINESSES ARE NEEDED FOR THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE EX-OFFENDERS A SECOND CHANCE. If your business is interested in having a free table at this Job & Resource Fair, please contact Latoya Gordon at 237-9061 or Connie King at 286-4615. This is a free opportunity to help give back to your community. Sign up for your table today! SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Register TODAY for this event, call 910-323-1962 (Option 4) or email hopeforoffenders2015@gmail.com RE-ENTRY JOB & RESOURCE FAIR for EX-OFFENDERS JOHN D. FULLER, SR. RECREATIONAL/ATHLETIC CENTER 6627 Old Bunce Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314 PLEASE BRING RESUMES AND DRESS PROFESSIONAL COMPUTERS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO APPLY FOR JOBS ONLINE! Come meet and greet with potential employers Employers Needed For Re-Entry Job Fair Award criteria small business person of the year For developing an outstanding, growing organization; innovative product(s), increasing jobs, increasing sales, overcoming adversity, and community contributions. Buy Local. Buy Chamber. small business Of the year Staying power – a substantiated history as an established business, growth in the number of employees, increase in sales, innovative product(s), overcoming adversity, and evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-oriented projects. Young entrepreneur of the year A youthful vibrance - key to any thriving small business. Recognizing the business leaders under 40 years of age is vital as we continue to grow our economic community. family-owned small business of the year A locally owned functioning business which has been passed from one generation to another with at least a 15-year track record; growth in the number of employees; increase in sales; contributions to the community; nominees must serve as a majority owner and operator; award is presented to the company. professional of the year Occupation is traditionally viewed as a "profession" (such as doctors, pharmacists, accountants, dentists, engineers, architects, lawyers, etc.); open to an individual or small business; innovation, resourcefulness, and creativity in response to adversity; evidence of contributions to enhance community, use of personal time and resources; evidence of growth or expansion. agriculture champion of the year An established farm/agricultural business that has demonstrated sound business practices and leadership within the agricultural sector based on economic impact, marketing innovative farm practices, and dollar investment in the community. diversity small business champion of the year Staying power - a substantiated history as an established business, growth in the number of employees, increase in sales, innovative product(s), overcoming adversity, and evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-oriented projects, and must be at least 50.1% minority owned. "Go local" small business champion of the year A local business, individual, or not-for-profit organization committed to continual reinvestment of revenue back into the local economy through innovative and collaborative partnerships with local vendors, customers, and users. A champion of local brick and mortar businesses and other organizations by consciously choosing a local option when competitively available. 2015 Small Business Awards Businesses do not have to be members of the Fayetteville Regional Chamber to be nominated, but should be located in the greater Fayetteville region. The Chamber is proud to be displaying the artwork of our area's own, Keely Spell. Her art was on display for our Open House and is now avail- able for sale. Don't miss this unique opportunity to support home-grown talent. For inqui- ries stop by 159 Maxwell St., or call 484-4242. Award criteria small business person of the year For developing an outstanding, growing organization; innovative product(s), increasing jobs, increasing sales, overcoming adversity, and community contributions. Buy Local. Buy Chamber. small business Of the year Staying power – a substantiated history as an established business, growth in the number of employees, increase in sales, innovative product(s), overcoming adversity, and evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-oriented projects. Young entrepreneur of the year A youthful vibrance - key to any thriving small business. Recognizing the business leaders under 40 years of age is vital as we continue to grow our economic community. family-owned small business of the year A locally owned functioning business which has been passed from one generation to another with least a 15-year track record; growth in the number of employees; increase in sales; contributions to community; nominees must serve as a majority owner and operator; award is presented to the company. professional of the year Occupation is traditionally viewed as a "profession" (such as doctors, pharmacists, accountants, dentists, engineers, architects, lawyers, etc.); open to an individual or small business; innovation, resourcefulness, and creativity in response to adversity; evidence of contributions to enhance community, use of personal time and resources; evidence of growth or expansion. agriculture champion of the year An established farm/agricultural business that has demonstrated sound business practices and leadership within the agricultural sector based on economic impact, marketing innovative farm practices, and dollar investment in the community. diversity small business champion of the year Staying power - a substantiated history as an established business, growth in the number of employees, increase in sales, innovative product(s), overcoming adversity, and evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-oriented projects, and must be at least 50.1% minority owned. "Go local" small business champion of the year A local business, individual, or not-for-profit organization committed to continual reinvestment of revenue back into the local economy through innovative and collaborative partnerships with local vendors, customers, and users. A champion of local brick and mortar businesses and other organizations by consciously choosing a local option when competitively available. 2015 Small Business Awards Businesses do not have to be members of the Fayetteville Regional Chamber to be nominated, but should be located in the greater Fayetteville region. Art for Sale at the Chamber