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Ladies Power Lunch Celebrates the Power of Women by EFRAIN COLON idea of the lunch from one similarly done in the Triangle area. Women have been the heart and soul of society since its beginning. When speaking about the event, Mercado said, "It's very unique and is Whether it's a mother who lovingly gives wisdom and direction for life's sponsored by women, for women." journey or a wife who is a constant source It is her belief that women have just as of strength through trials, every successful much to contribute to our economy as man has a strong woman guiding him as he men. The value of women in our society makes his mark on the world. Now, more is all too often understated and The and more, women are making their marks Fayetteville Ladies' Power Lunch hopes to as well. help change that. Join the third annual Fayetteville Ladies' Speaking at this event will be women of Power Lunch on Sept. 12 and Dec. 12 at note. On Sept. 12, Denise Bennett will be the Embassy Suites located at 4760 Lake the guest speaker. A highly sought after Valley Drive in Fayetteville. This event is voice of influence throughout the state and for every woman! If you own your own beyond, Bennett is the author of Chosen business, are a homemaker or selflessly give your time and energy to children with Seed: from Mustard Seed to Abundance developmental disorders, you are cordially and is a member of the National Speakers In September and December, Fayetteville women have the opportunity to invited to be a part of this power lunch. The Association and Triangle Commercial Real celebrate their success at the Women's Power Lunch. event organizers respectfully request that Estate Women Board of Directors. Her only women attend. words promise to be enlightening and The purpose of this event is to encourage insightful for women of all walks of life. every woman to continue making a positive difference in the lives of others Speaking in December will be television personality and Fayetteville and the city of Fayetteville. With 20 to 25 vendors on site, opportunities to native, Nicole Carr. With experience from ABC 11's Eyewitness team, network professionally and to shop will be provided. Mothers of children WECT in Wilmington and WTVF in Nashville, Carr knows what it takes to with developmental disorders will be honored, as well. These women are be a successful woman in the public eye. She shares a strong passion for affectionately referred to as "SHeroes." Being honored as well at the event military families and described herself as an Army Brat. will be a special selection of women known as the "Golden Girls." This elite Come and join other successful women and celebrate group will be comprised of those who have helped other women achieve the courage and entrepreneurial success in life and represent all mothers. It is women like this that make spirit of all local women at the EFRAIN COLON, Contributing this event possible. Fayetteville Ladies' PowerLunch. Writer, COMMENTS? Editor@ Driving this event is President of the Fayetteville Ladies' Power Lunch For more information, contact upandcomingweekly.com. and CEO of Fayetteville Hyperbarics, Denise Mercado. She conceived the Karen Estep at (910) 920-1165. Cape Fear Eye Associates, PA is Proud to Introduce Lejla Vajzovic, MD Ophthalmology / Retinal Ophthalmology Cape Fear Eye Associates is proud to announce our newest member to join our team of Eye Care Specialists, Dr. Lejla Vajzovic, a vitreoretinal fellow at Duke University Eye Center Now Accepting New Patients Cape Fear Eye Doctors are honored among the best doctors in America in LASIK, Retina & Cornea For an Appointment call (910) 484-2284 www.CapeFearEye.com 8 SEPTEMBER 4-10, 2013 Colt Ford In Concert Saturday, September 7th At The Outback Motorsports Complex in Laurinburg, NC Outback Motorsports Complex in Laurinburg Country music's Colt Ford and his band will headline a daylong fes;val at the Outback Motorsports Complex in Laurinburg. The day starts at 9:00 a.m. and will include: Outlaw Motorcross Races Tickets: Full day of bands $20 in advance Colt Ford Concert at 6:00 $25 at the gate www.col&ord‐concert.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM