Up & Coming Weekly

WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 10 UCW DEC. 30, 2009 - JAN. 5, 2010 Chairman The n speaks speaks Happy New Year! I hope that it is a very good year for you, your business and your family. We are blessed with a stable economy, a great com- munity and a lot of people that are willing to make it better. As the volunteer chairman at the Chamber, I feel that I should address the recent negative articles concerning our fi nancial position. It is a concern to all of us. Many are members because you care and wish to im- prove your business and the economy of Fayetteville and Cumberland County. I believe that we all have similar goals. I assure you that Doug Peters and his staff will achieve a balanced budget very soon. I don't want to delve into detailed accounting here, but it is important that we understand that the Strike Force expenditures were designed to promote and help new business ventures. Most of the expenditures were not an expense by any rules of accounting. The bulk of last year's funds were loans that are scheduled to start paying back this fi scal year. With a very professional "lean" staff and a new location and rent factor, our monthly expenses will be greatly reduced. We are all here to serve this great community. We want to assist our existing businesses while recruiting new businesses and industries. While we must have a balanced budget, our organization is here to serve. Unlike your business, net profi t is not our objective. So, have a great year and come visit us soon at our new location at the top of Hay street. The view and the parking are great. Dan Dederick A New Year's Note From The Chairmen Business The ss Spotlight Spotlight Make More Money This Year! Maximize your advertising at ShowBiz 2010. ShowBiz is one of the Chamber'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 fi rst to preview the booths at the show. This year's theme, Shop Local, Shop Green, gives businesses the opportunity 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 certifi cation. More exciting seminars and giveaways to come! Vendor benefi ts include show advertising on WKML 95.7 and 96.5 and media exposure in a 4-page color spread in The Fayetteville Observer Sun- day 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 Janu- ary 31. Call us today! Vendor discounts are available if you are a member of the Fayetteville Young Enter for Your Chance to WIN passes to Enter for Your Chance to WIN passes to 2950 Lindsay Rd. 910-237-5898 Name: _________________________ Phone Number: __________________ Email: _________________________ www.rockfishmotorsports.com Please send completed entry form to Up & Coming Weekly, 208 Rowan St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 or fax to 910-484-9218 The FRESH CAFE Good Food...Naturally SM 21 2 Hay St. • 9 1 0-323-4 1 00 21 2 Hay St. • 9 1 0-323-4 1 00 The FRESH CAFE 21 2 Hay St. • 9 1 0-323-4 1 00 • Organic / Natural Salads, Sandwiches,Wraps, Quiches and Soups • Assorted Selection of Micro Beer and Wine Hours: Mon-Tue 7:30am-3pm; Wed-Fri 7:30am-8pm; Sat & Sun 1 0:30am-3pm Now serving breakfast 7 days a week!

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