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Chair r speaksspeaks Forces Command General to Speak at Chamber Luncheon The Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chris Bostock Chamber of Commerce will be host- ing its sixth annual Military Leadership Business Luncheon on November 9. This annual event features a military represen- tative to address issues pertaining to the military leadership community and draws more than 300 attendees. Each year, your Chamber raises the bar with the caliber of keynote speaker and this year will prove to be no diff erent. Join us as we hear from Gen. James D. Thurman at the Crown Hospitality Ballroom. Gen. Thurman is the 18th and current commanding general, U.S. Army Forces Command. He previously served as deputy chief of staff , G-3/5/7. He is the former commanding general of United States V Corps in Heidelberg, Germany. Thurman is a native of Marietta, Okla. He received a Bachelor of Arts in History from East Central University and a Master of Arts in Management from Webster Business ssSpotlightSpotlight There are more than 25 million veterans nationwide. Those who become entrepreneurs and small business owners can use their military service as a springboard to new customers and repeat clients. About 7 in 10 Americans would rather patronize a veteran-owned business than one owned by a civilian, according to the National Veteran-Owned Business As- sociation, or NaVOBA. But scores of veterans fail to capitalize on the power of their stories and service. Part of it may be an unwillingness or uncertainty about tout- ing that record. In other cases, it’s simply an awareness issue. The reality University. Thurman began his career in the 4th Infantry Division serving as a platoon leader, executive offi cer and motor offi cer. He has command- ed at all levels from company to division. Gen. Thurman departed Kuwait to become the Director, Army Aviation Task Force, Offi ce of the Deputy Chief of Staff , G-3, United States Army in Washington, D.C., where he remained until his arrival at Fort Hood as the 4th Infantry commander. Gen. Thurman’s awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Com- mendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. Gen. Thurman is a senior Army Aviator and has earned the Combat Action Badge, the Parachutist Badge and the Army Staff Identifi cation Badge. Last year, this sold out event provided a great forum for our commu- nity to hear from a speaker who understands the impact military has on our community and allowed your business to gain recognition not only in front of our membership, but also with the surrounding counties, non- members and the military leaders in attendance. Call 484-4242 ext. 233 to see how you can become involved with this great annual event. Veteran-Owned Businesses is that veteran-owned business owners who take steps to tout their back- grounds can reap signifi cant rewards, from government contracts to in- creased industry recognition. For some, it’s a matter of seeking certifi cation and offi cial declarations. But for thousands of others, the key is a basic shift in the way they present their business to the world. For more information about how vets can move into small business look here: http://www.wisebread.com/veteran-business-owners-benefi t- from-a-marketing-makeover Dive Instruction q p 10 UCW AUGUST 11-17, 2010 (910) 482-DIVE Dive Charters Equipment Sales and Service 116 Old St. • Behind Docks • www.carolinacoastdiving.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM The The

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