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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 10 UCW DEC. 30, 2009 - JAN. 5, 2010 Chairman The n speaks speaks Your Chamber has been actively exploring ways to address its mem- bers' concerns about the high cost of healthcare coverage and its increasing impact on area businesses. The recent launch of ChamberCare may be one of many solutions to the rising cost of healthcare that is causing many business owners to struggle to fi nd ways to keep their businesses thriving. "ChamberCare gives my small company of nine employees the same comprehensive, af- fordable health insurance coverage that larger companies have enjoyed for years," said Steven Moore of Moore Exposure LLC . "Affordable health care has been a long-time concern of small business owners throughout the Chamber. I'm proud that our local organization has been able to address these members' concerns with such positive action." ChamberCare is only one of many programs that your Chamber utilizes to help the citizens of our area. Stay posted for more information re- garding a new health care program that becomes effective on January 4 that will keep money in the pockets of all who live in the Fayetteville- Cumberland County area. For more information on ChamberCare or any other Chamber programs, please call (910) 484-4242. Dan Dederick ChamberCare Offers Small Businesses Options Business The ss Spotlight Spotlight Make More Money This Year! Maximize your advertising at Show- Biz 2010. ShowBiz is one of the Cham- ber's top-ranked trade show events and attracts thousands of visitors annually. This year's event will feature the Chamber Coffee Club sponsored by City View Magazine at 7:30 a.m. with a free omelet breakfast sponsored by the Crown Center. Coffee Club will draw in attendees before the show even begins. And as an attendee of Coffee Club, you will the first to preview the booths at the show. This year's theme, Shop Local, Shop Green, gives businesses the opportu- nity to showcase their local and 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: market- ing yourself and your business and how to go green and gain your green business certification. More exciting seminars and giveaways to come! Vendor benefits include show ad- vertising on WKML 95.7 and 96.5 The Drive and media exposure in a 4-page color spread in The Fayetteville Observer Sunday paper. You must register by January 19 to be included in the paper. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your business at this show! Join us on February 11, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crown Expo Center. Deadline to reserve your booth is January 31. Call us today! Vendor discounts are available if you are a member of the Fayetteville Young Professionals and if you are a member of a regional Cham- ber! Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 433-6769.

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