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CityViewNC.com | 27 S P E C I A L P R O M OT I O N A L S E C T I O N P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E S The Downtown Market of Fayetteville Johanna Brumm and her furry business partner, Benny, proudly own and operate The Downtown Market of Fayetteville. Growing up in a large military family, Johanna is deeply committed to serving Fayetteville and Fort Liberty community. Over the past six years, she has fostered an environment in which 70% of vendors, makers, and farmers are veterans, active-duty personnel, or military spouses. Johanna's focus lies in supporting local businesses and farmers, curating a vibrant marketplace akin to a farmers market. She offers various classes, fostering a safe, enjoyable space for the community to engage in activities such as floral arranging, charcuterie making, butter crafting, canning, and painting. Johanna actively collaborates with local nonprofits, with a particular passion for working alongside local arts organizations. 325 Blount St., Fayetteville, NC 919-349-6062 | ncmilkman.com Fortuna Business Management Consulting Fortuna Business Management Consulting (BMC) is a global IT, consulting and staffing business founded in 2012 that specializes in customized solutions for diverse business challenges. With a strong focus on hiring veterans and military spouses, we offer services in various professional fields. Based in McClellan, California, we have expanded to Fayetteville, NC, Los Angeles, New York, the Philippines, and Israel, catering to clients worldwide. Our certifications as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and HUB Zone-certified IT consulting firm underline our commitment to excellence. At Fortuna BMC, our priorities are people and empowering teams to help clients achieve their goals. Our Protective Product Solutions (PPS) ensure safe environments, offering personal protective equipment for the well-being of employees and customers. We have received recognition for our dedication and accomplishments. VET 100 recognized us as one of the fastest- growing veteran-owned businesses; the Fayetteville Chamber 916-458-0991 | 455 Ramsey St., Suite 229, Fayetteville, NC | FortunaBMC.com of Commerce honored us with the New Business Award; and our COO, Diana Potts, has been ranked among the most influential women in business nationally. Additionally, we are proud recipients of the Veteran Friendly Business Award for Fayetteville. Fortuna BMC continues with its commitment to exceptional service, veteran empowerment, and client success. Crispian Consulting Mike Lerario is president of Crispian Consulting Inc, and is the bestselling author of "Leadership in Balance" and "Management in Balance". His company offers programs tailored to fit the needs of businesses and individuals alike. The Leadership Fulcrum Assessment © and Fulcrum- centric Leadership ® model Mike developed provide critical tools to improve focus, communicate effectively, make decisions more appropriately, adapt and innovate in rapidly changing environments, and influence their teams' success. Mike holds a BS in General Engineering and an MA in Leadership Development from the United States Military Academy at West Point. A retired infantry paratrooper, he and his wife Martha have made their home in Fayetteville for 23 years. Having their sons' families in North Carolina makes a good life even better. 910-379-5798 | www.bethefulcrum.com

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