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14 UCW DECEMBER 16-22, 2009
President
The
speaks speaks
Your Fayetteville-Cumberland County
Chamber of Commerce presents ShowBiz
2010- Shop Local, Shop Green. ShowBiz is one of
the Chamber's top ranked events, attracting
hundreds of visitors annually.
This year's theme, Shop Local, Shop Green, gives
businesses the opportunity to showcase their green
business practices and environmentally friendly
products. ShowBiz is a gateway to a world of
resources that enables attendees to buy locally and
boost the economic activity of Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
Seminars will be offered throughout the day featuring such topics
as: marketing your business, branding for business success, and how to
gain your green business certifi cation.
Don't miss the opportunity to see your community businesses
under one roof ! Learn more about the products and services that will
take your business to the next level.
Join us on February 11, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crown
Expo Center. To reserve a booth or would like more information
about ShowBiz, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 433-6769.
Doug Peters
ShowBiz Is Just Around the Corner
Business
The
ss
Spotlight Spotlight
Fayetteville's Economic Outlook Is Bright
The Fayetteville- Cumberland County
Chamber of Commerce is happy
to announce that Fayetteville and
Cumberland County are making
headlines with its military-based
business boon.
Fayetteville ranks near the top
for jobs outlook in early 2010 and
only two major U.S. markets have
better prospects than Fayetteville for
job creation in early 2010, according
to Manpower Inc..'s quarterly survey
of employer expectations.
"This type of recognition from
outside sources is great for the city
of Fayetteville and the entire Coun-
ty," said Doug Peters, Chamber pres-
ident. "It's time that people see Fayetteville as
a major player in the
economic develop-
ment of the state."
These stories are
another reinforce-
ment that the Fay-
etteville-Cumberland
County economy is
a good one and that
this community is a
great place to relo-
cate and do business,
according to Peters.
This year Fay-
etteville ranked third
in the state behind
Durham and Raleigh and was only one of two
North Carolina cities on the list that did not
decline in the rankings. In 2008 Fayetteville
ranked sixth in the state behind Asheville,
Charlotte, Durham, Raleigh and Wilmington.
Cities in the index were ranked based
on how well they create and foster jobs,
and the data used in the assessment re-
flected both long- and short-term mea-
surements of employment, wage/salary
and technology growth.
Stories were featured in The Fayetteville Ob-
server and WRAL showing a Chamber member
business ribbon cutting illustrating a positive
climate for economic growth.
For more information visit www.fayettevil-
lencchamber.org.
PLAY DATE
DROP IN CHILD CARE
Let us entertain your children while
you Christmas shop, eat dinner,
go to a movie or just relax!
$7/hr - First child
$4/hr - All siblings
Meals provided for $4
232 Westwood Shopping Center • www.goplaydate.com • 910.223.PLAY 232 Westwood Shopping Center • www.goplaydate.com • 910.223.PLAY
M-W 8:30am - 7pm
Th-Sat 8:30am - 10pm
Sun- reserved for
birthday parties
• Ages 12 months - 12 year •
Coming
Soon
Dr. Stanislav Grof's
HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK
in Fayetteville, North Carolina
You're invited to attend a
workshop to welcome in the New Year
January 1-2, 2010
DETAILS: Rich Gamble: Telephone (910) 273.5351
or e-mail: RDGamble@aol.com
