We hope you’re hungry for information about projects, plans and
ideas that could have a significant impact on the Fayetteville
area’s economy. That’s what we’ll be serving up on March 15th at
CityView’s second CityBiz breakfast forum. You’ll also get a tasty
breakfast at Highland Country Club as you hear from four speakers:
Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin; Sanford Mayor Chet Mann; Susan King
of Dominion Energy; and Robert Van Geons, president and CEO of the
Fayetteville-Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation.
Colvin, who served two terms on the Fayetteville City Council, won the
mayor’s job in November. In his campaign, he promised to work to
build a more diverse and stronger economy in the city and to make
improvements enhancing life for all residents. Mann, who has been
mayor since 2013, has overseen major investments aimed at revitalizing
the downtown area and other parts of the city, enhancing quality of
life and boosting economic development. The city led these efforts
with funding from a $14.5 million bond referendum passed in September
2013. Private investment has followed. King, the external affairs
manager for Dominion Energy, will discuss the proposed 600-mile
Atlantic Coast Pipeline, which would transport natural gas between
West Virginia and southeastern North Carolina. It would end in Robeson
County. Dominion is one of four energy companies partnering on the
pipeline. Van Geons, who heads local economic development efforts,
will provide an update on that front. Our first breakfast was a huge
success but we know it went on a tad too long for some of you. Not to
worry this time around. We’re learning so we can help you continue
learning about ways that can help our community and your business.
This event would not be possible without the direct support of these
valuable sponsors: Eben Concepts, H&H Homes, Duggins Smith Builders
and Olde Fayetteville Insurance.
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