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CHAMBER UPDATE ChaiSrpeaks would like to thank Steve Mannell and the Chamber’s Small Business Committee. Over the last few weeks we have seen the one outcome of there efforts – the Chamber’s announcement of a new Small Business Award. Tis award is being es- tablished to recognize small business owners whose practices exemplify the mission of the Chamber and serve as role models for others who own small busi- nesses or wish to pursue a similar career path. A small business will be selected each quarter and be recognized at one of our regular events. I n n s Now we need your help by nominating small business owners in our com- munity. Tink of for profit Chamber members that are located in our county and have been in business for the last three years. Tese are people that you live and work with every day who have demonstrated success, responded to adversity, innovated, and have given back to the community. I can think of a few. Te owners of Pierro’s and Luigi’s, two local restau- rant icons that have expanded their businesses during a difficult economic period and are achieving even greater levels of success. Or Stork News, Business T sinessSpotlight Recognize Our Area’s Innovators which has innovated by hosting tea and Lego parties for little boys and girls to increase traffic to their store locations. Another example would be Bass Air Conditioning Company who has given back to the community in many ways including contributing to the United Way of Cumberland County for more than 15 straight years. Nominations for the first award are currently closed, but nominations can be made by going on to the Chamber web site or by clicking on the following link: http://www.fayettevillencchamber.org/sbaward.php. Take a moment and recognize your fellow small business owners for doing their part in making our local economy an attractive place to work and do business. For you non early risers - Fayetteville was again featured positively in the national media this month by being highlighted in CNBC’s news segment “Opportunities across America”. Fayetteville was featured because of our high national rankings for income and job growth. Congratulations to Col. Steve Sicinski the Fort Bragg Garrison Commander, Don Price from Lafay- ette Ford, and one of Fayetteville’s newest businesses Panera Bread, for be- ing prominently featured in the news story. You all looked great- even at 6 AM! Second Annual National Green Business Conference ing presented on behalf of the Chamber, Fayetteville State University, Te Fayetteville Observer, and Sustainable Sandhills. to the next level by bringing in expert speakers who can speak on how going green can translate to many green profits for your company.” “Tis year we plan to take it he Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Second Annual National Green Conference: Creat- ing Business Conferences in a Green Economy. Te conference is be- “Last year’s speakers set a precedent for this events,” said Rajan Shamdasani, Co-Chair of the Center for Entrepreneurship. Te conference will feature several national speakers including Laura Turn- er Seydel, a national environmental activist and eco-living expert dedicated to the ongoing education and collective effort necessary to create a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment and sustainable future for our children. Tad Davis, Chief Executive Officer, United States Army Reserve Command, will also keynote the conference. Enter for your chance to WIN tickets Name______________________________________ Phone Number___________________________________ Email_______________________________________ Please send completed entry form to Up & Coming Weekly, 208 Rowan St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 or fax to 910.484.9218. 10 UCW MARCH 2-8, 2011 ADMIS AD ADMISSIO DMISSION SS ON Half price admission for your family with this ad. Te conference will also include breakout tracks that include: “Marketing to a Green Consumer”, “Going Green Saves Green,” which will include testi- monials from several statewide businesses on their conversations, and “Tax benefits and other Rebates by Going Green.” All conference participants will also be able to take part in a “Visual Preference Exercise” which allows each member of the audience to express their visual preference, electronically, on a series of images that represent development decisions made daily in our community. Te survey results are compiled and displayed in real time. “Fayetteville State is extremely committed to this effort and educating our future leadership on how to become a part of the trends toward green and sustainable businesses.” Mohammad Bhuiyan, Ph.D., Endowed Professor of Entrepreneurship School of Business, Fayetteville State University. 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