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Chair Y speaks Expansion Solutions Magazine Awards Chamber Top Five Award for Excellence our Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a “Top Five” Award for Excellence by Expansion Solu- tions magazine. Tis is the 2nd year that the Chamber has received this award in the Defense category. Tese awards recognize economic de- velopment organizations, which have shown exceptional progress and po- tential in the development area by successfully recruiting, retaining, and assisting growing businesses. “We are pleased to receive this award from Expansion Solutions magazine,” said Doug Peters, President, and CEO of the Chamber. testament to the hard work that the community, our the City,County and Public Works Commission, our board leadership and chamber staff have been doing over the past several years to recruit and retain industry for our community.” According to Expansion Solutions magazine, these locations were chosen Business S “Tis truly is a funding partners, because of the incredible support system offered to businesses as well as recent activity and po- tential growth that can be created in each area. Te magazine also recognized that that the community’s strategic location, pro-business climate, investments made in improving infrastructure and the availabil- ity of buildings and sites were among the top deciding factors in choosing the award winners. “We are excited about giving national recognition to these organizations as it further demonstrates their leadership role in business retention, expan- sion, and relocation,” said Kimberly Merkel, Editor of Expansion Solutions magazine. “ Not only does it showcase each area for their success in recruit- ing and retaining businesses, it also is a source of pride for each award win- ner’s city, county, state and economic development department.” howBiz 2011, Surviving and Triving, is the one stop shop for your business needs. sinessSpotlight Surviving and Triving- ShowBiz 2011 who attends this trade show.” Past vendor Lindsey Graham from Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center said, “Te exposure to the Chamber members alone makes it well worth our investment.” ShowBiz 2011, Surviving & Triving, will take place on March 9 at the Crown Expo Center from 9 AM to 4 PM. “ShowBiz is an interactive and beneficial way for members of our commu- nity to come together to learn about what the businesses of Fayetteville have to offer,” said Douglas Peters, President and CEO of the Chamber. “Having over 80 of our area businesses under one roof is quite a benefit for anyone Tis event, presented by the Fay- etteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce, is free and open to the public and will include over 80 vendors from the Fayetteville-Cumberland County area. Become a vendor by calling Sonia R. Garza at (910) 484-4242 ext. 233. Above: A sales rep from Illuminating Technologies showcases products for ShowBiz attendees. The staff at Up & Coming Weekly wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. We thank you for your continued support and feedback. We’re proud to be YOUR community newspaper! 10 UCW DEC. 29, 2010 - JAN. 4, 2011 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Te Te