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CityViewNC.com | 35 "I think that right now, we find our- selves in a great moment of opportunity," said Chavonne. "We have some really great opportunities that are being talked about. ere is a pretty positive vibe about our downtown." Besides news that downtown's historic Prince Charles Hotel will be receiving a major $11 million renovation which will transform the largely neglected abandoned building into an apartment complex with ground floor retail space, city officials have also announced plans to build a minor league baseball stadium in the field adjacent to the hotel. Chavonne and others speculate that private indus - try interest in a baseball stadium could generate millions of dollars in revenue for the city. "e baseball stadium down here is just another piece to making downtown a performing arts center. We want to create an environment here, an environment where people will instantly know where to go when they want something to do," Chavonne said. "e downtown district is where we want the center for our entire community to be. ese things that are being talked about are a way to make that happen." For years the Downtown Alliance advocated for these kinds of businesses to come downtown. A recent shi in the Al - liance's relationship with the city govern- ment may have given downtown a bigger seat at the table when it comes to bringing business downtown. Years ago, during Chavonne's tenure as mayor, the city hired a woman named Jamie McLaughlin to serve in a newly created position titled the Downtown Development Manager. Ac- cording to Chavonne, the position would help develop and promote Fayetteville's downtown. Aer McLaughlin resigned from the position in order to raise her family, the city decided in July of last year that it would be more beneficial to simply work with the existing advocacy group, rather than hire a replacement. "e Downtown Alliance was able to contract with the city," Chavonne said, "which allowed us to hire paid staff, and I'll tell you, that really takes a non-profit to a new level. It allows us to have a dedi - cated staff and have a marketing budget to get the word out." For full product and safety information, including possible mild side effects, see Ultherapy.com/IFU. © 2013 Ultherapy is a registered trademark of Ulthera Inc. 1002221A Mary B. Kansora, MD, FACS 910-323-2002 2139 Valleygate Drive www.valleyeyeclinic.net Lift, Fill and Finish Ultherapy – ONLY FDA approved device for tightening the skin of the brow, face and neck – non-invasive, no downtime Botox and Xeomin – Treatment of frown lines and wrinkles Juvederm, Radiesse and Belotero – Dermal fillers for moderate to severe wrinkles Neocutis – A pharmaceutical grade topical skincare regimen that repairs tissue and promotes collagen growth Aesthetic Visions AT VALLEY EYE CLINIC PLLC Fellows of the American College of Surgeons American Board of Ophthalmology Certified SEE THE BEAUTY OF SOUND ™ 4101 Raeford Road • Fayetteville • www.woodysfurniturestores.com Mon-Sat: 10 am- 6 pm • Sunday: Closed READY TO FINISH • CUSTOM FINISH CUSTOM ORDERS Placed by October 22 Guaranteed DELIVERY FOR THANKSGIVING! • Solid Wood Furniture • Ready to Finish • Custom Finishes

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