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From left to right: US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright with Antares Co-founder and CEO Jordan Bramble.
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ntares Nuclear, Inc. recently Antares announced that it has been awarded an Other Transacawarded Army tions Authority under the Janus Program U.S. Army’s Janusagreement Program. The U.S. agreement to Army and Defense Innovation Unit Antares to own, construct construct and selected and operate nuclear microreactor operate nuclear power at Fort Bragg, N.C., in supof the Army’s energy resilience microreactor port mission. power at Fort “Antares exists to solve a problem, that problem is that energy Bragg and scarcity is constraining America’s
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Multi-generational business expertise HOW LEGACIES IN LOCAL BUSINESSES FIND SUSTAINED SUCCESS
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oin us Sept. 29 for our third Power Breakfast of 2026 as business leaders share how they leverage decades of institutional wisdom. The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal invites you to join us for our third quarterly Power Breakfast, The Family Business Advantage: How Third-Generation Leaders Drive Longevity and Innovation, where business owners, executives and community leaders will come together to explore how multi-generational leadership creates lasting success. We are proud to welcome CEO of Holmes Security Systems, Stephen Wheeler; Director of Communications for Copiers Plus, Drew Smith; Inside Sales at Hubbard Supplyhouse, Mary Grace Hurley; and Managing Partner of Luigi’s Italian Chophouse & Bar, Nate Ernst, as our featured panelists. Representing the third generation of leadership within their family businesses, each brings a unique perspective on honoring decades of tradition while embracing new ideas, technologies and strategies that drive long-term growth. Together, with moderator Lauren Willets, Director of the Family Enterprise Center at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, they will share the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned from leading established organizations into the future. “Growing up in a family business gave me a unique perspective on what business can be. I saw the pride my grandfather and father took in knowing someone was a Copiers Plus customer, and the deep responsibility they felt to support our employees and the families who depended on the business. Seeing that sense of connection firsthand is what drew me to the business, and the legacy they built continues to drive me today. I’m excited to be part of the conversation about how family businesses can honor what previous generations built while continuing to grow and evolve for the future,” shared panelist Drew Smith. “We are so excited to welcome our panelists highlighting long-standing Fayetteville family businesses. This theme has certainly piqued the interest of the business community
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e’ve officially entered the -ber months for 2026. While temperatures are still in the 90s for now, chilly breezes and crispy leaves are just a few weeks away. Local businesses are rolling out their fall menus featuring pumpkin spice and everything nice. Pumpkins will soon be for sale at places like Jackson Family Farms and Pate’s Farm Market. Several big seasonal events are coming up. The Cumberland County Fair is happening Sept. 4-13 at the Crown Complex. The Greek Festival is scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13. The Arts Council’s International
Folk Festival is scheduled for Sept. 25 and 26. And of course, our next Power Breakfast is coming up on Sept. 29 at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Whether you’re interested in the food, fun activities or fellowship, all of these gatherings provide an opportunity to come together and enjoy time as a community. Community is the backbone of business. On page 5, read about how an international UAS manufacturer is working with a local contractor for renovations. On page 10, read about how one woman’s desire to help her community has her competing in a statewide startup competition. On
page 13, learn how a small town in Sampson County never lost hope of having a local bank. On page 15, read about some insights from the Greater Fayetteville Chamber’s recent State of the Community luncheon. We’re happy to be a part of such a growing community, and with the new season, we can’t wait to cover what’s new in the greater Fayetteville area. Enjoy the issue,
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CRITICAL PATH SOLUTIONS LLC CHOSEN AS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR SKYETON MANUFACTURING RENOVATIONS
ne of the Fayetteville area’s headline economic developments of 2026 has officially moved from announcement to action. In July, it was announced that Skyeton, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Skyeton Holdings, a global manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the defense and commercial sectors had selected Fayetteville, N.C. as the location for its first manufacturing facility in North America. Skyeton leadership have decided to look locally for a general contractor to head up major renovations for the 28,479-square-foot building they’ve selected as their new home. Fayetteville-based Critical Path Solutions LLC (CPS) has been chosen as the primary contractor for bringing new life to the previous Black+Decker plant site located at 223 Dedication Drive in Fayetteville. CPS, which has operated in Fayetteville since 2019, is no stranger to commercial projects that incorporate manufacturing. Previous projects include the Fayetteville, N.C. plant for Carpenter Contractors of America, Inc., building additions for Graphic Packaging International in Lumberton and more. CPS Co-owner and Founder Delbert Soucier Jr. shared that like with much of the firm’s work, this new opportunity came from a positive word from someone they’ve worked with before. “It was a reference from an outside source, someone that’s familiar with how we do things. We handle a lot of complex design-build projects, something with elevated security that has maybe some non-disclosure agreements or requirements, or some type of confidentiality,” shared Soucier. He shared that it was that exact experience with confidential contracts, along with their list of government clientele that gave CPS a competitive edge. Skyeton’s new Fayetteville facility will support the development and manufacturing of advanced technologies designed to enhance the capabilities of military personnel, allied partners and first responders. “One of CPS’s greatest strengths on this project is our single-point
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The CPS team has started making plans to reinvent the space to meet the needs of the new owners. Considerations are being made for power, water and security needs.
responsibility design-build model. Because our design and construction teams operate under one coordinated organization, we can limit unnecessary handoffs, control document distribution and provide each subcontractor only the information required for its specific scope,” said Soucier. “Our past work includes special projects supporting the 3rd Special Forces Group, Naval Special Warfare Center, Dell Technologies Federal and Thales in the FBI. That is what sets us apart with those projects and our experience has prepared our team to manage Skyeton’s
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CPS Co-founders and Owners Delbert Soucier Jr. (pictured left) and Robert DeGaetano (pictured right) have grown their military and high-security clients since starting their firm in 2019.
technology and security requirements responsibly. I think it’s what sets us apart from other general contractors in our area, and it gives our clients the comfort that there is a local contractor that can handle those projects in Fayetteville.” The company is planning to invest more than $3.1 million in Fayetteville to establish its first flagship manufacturing operation in the United States. Early work has already begun to reinvent the space to meet the needs of the new owners. “We’re moving through the design phase. What we’re doing right now on site is cleaning the area and evaluating it. Our design team has been out there to do dimensions. We’re clearing out some spaces to look above ceilings to see how wall make-ups are, what kind of infrastructure we have as far as utilities, power, water that’s on site, because of the fact that they will be doing manufacturing,” shared Soucier. “It’s already set up as heavy industrial, and so the infrastructure that’s in place, specifically for power, it’s already close to being adequate enough to be able to power all the equipment they’re going to need for their manufacturing.”
Soucier says that plans for new additions to the site include more hospitable elements, with upgrades that will include a new receptionist area, lobby and new executive offices and conference rooms. There are also plans for increased exterior lighting and security features. “Skyeton is a military-grade drone manufacturing facility, so security is heightened. Because of what the facility is and Skyeton’s big major client is, of course, the U.S. Military, you can imagine you have senators, you’re going to have governors, heads of state, generals, maybe Secretary of State. So what you don’t want is someone walking through an area on the outside, and it needs to be improved. You need it to be dressed up,” shared Soucier. An official timeline hasn’t been released on when construction is expected to wrap up. The completed facility is expected to create 162 jobs with an average annual salary of $70,759 and invest a total of $3.4 million in real estate and equipment. Learn more about CPS and their other projects at www.criticalpathsolutions.com.
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Program that Antares is going to deliver clean, firm, resilient power to the warfighter. And we couldn’t be more excited about doing it at Fort Bragg,” said Antares Head of Federal Strategy and Policy Tom Mancinelli. The Army, the Defense Innovation Unit and a panel of nuclear experts drawn from the Department of Energy, the national laboratories and across the Services selected Antares after rigorous technical due diligence. Evaluated against the field of competing designs, Antares’ TRISO-fueled, factory-produced microreactor emerged as one of the most mature and deployment-ready solutions. “Fort Bragg is already one of our country’s most prized military installations, and this further cements its place as a true place of innovation for the warfighter…we want our military, our warfighters, to have the electricity they need for the modern battlefield. Electricity demand is only increasing on the modern battlefield, and we don’t want to see the warfighter constrained by a vulnerable electrical grid or long liquid fuel logistics resupply chains, and so what we really want to do is provide resilient energy in the form of our microreactors,” explained Mancinelli. Antares was founded in 2023 and was selected for the Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program in 2025. The company achieved first criticality of its Mark-0 reactor at Idaho National Laboratory on June 4, 2026. Its Mark-0 was the first reactor to reach that milestone under the
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.... we want our military, our warfighters, to have the electricity they need for the modern battlefield.” — Tom Mancinelli Antares Head of Federal Strategy and Policy
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Above: Antares was founded in 2023 and was selected for the Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program in 2025. Right: Nate Jandra, a lead technician, welds a component for Antares’ power conversion system in Torrance, Calif., Aug. 25, 2026.
Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program. Janus extends that momentum from demonstration toward deployment, advancing the Army’s goal of operating an Army-regulated reactor on an Army installation by September 2028 under Executive Order 14299. “We’re grateful and proud to partner with the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit on the Janus Program,” said Jordan Bramble, CEO and founder of Antares, in a press release. Janus uses a milestone-based payment structure under which vendors are funded only after meeting defined technical goals, an approach that rewards execution and accelerates the delivery of resilient power to the field. Antares’ selection reflects the maturity of its TRISO-fueled, factory-produced microreactor and the operational heritage already being established through its test campaigns at Idaho National Laboratory. “The Janus Program is about transitioning from designs and experiments to reliable commercial hardware which secures our energy independence,” said Principal
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment Dr. Jeff Waksman in a press release. “The Janus Program vendors were selected through a deeply rigorous evaluation on technical, financial and organizational capabilities conducted by an All-Star panel of dozens of experts from across the nation. We look forward to working alongside each team as they proceed toward successfully completing the rigorous technical milestones we’ve agreed upon.” The reactor is expected to be operational at Fort Bragg in 2028. The goal is to produce one megawatt per core of the reactor. “Between our contracts to deploy dozens of reactors under Janus for the Army, ANPI for the Air Force, and space nuclear for the Space Force, we now have a contract value on the order of $1B that is growing rapidly,” Bramble added in a press release. Microreactors offer a uniquely resilient power source for defensecritical infrastructure, running for years without refueling and operating independent of the commercial grid or vulnerable liquid-fuel supply chains. As warfighting increasingly depends on assets based at installations across the United States — command and control, missile defense and strategic
deterrence among them — reliable, onsite power has become a mission imperative. For the broader Fayetteville community, the Antares project represents a significant longterm investment at Fort Bragg and in the region. The company has emphasized a “safety first” transparent approach and says it intends to be a long-term partner to the community. “This is the moment where we, as a startup company, go from proving our reactor to putting the reactor to work at Fort Bragg, and we’re certainly excited about being a part of the larger Fayetteville community,” added Mancinelli.
To learn more about Antares, visit www.antaresindustries.com.
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ACHIEVERS Fayetteville announces new Director of Budget and Evaluation, Taylor Floyd TAYLOR FLOYD joined the City of Fayetteville in June as director of budget and evaluation. Floyd brings more than a decade of experience in local government budgeting and financial management, including service with the cities of Asheville and Raleigh. “We’re pleased to have Taylor Floyd leading our Budget and Evaluation Office,” said City Manager Douglas Hewett in a press release. “Taylor brings strong municipal budgeting experience and understands how sound financial planning supports the services our residents rely on. We look forward to the leadership and perspective Taylor will continue to bring to our organization.” As director, Floyd will lead the Budget and Evaluation Office and oversee the preparation, communication and administration of the City’s annual operating and capital improvement budgets. The role also supports long-range financial planning, revenue and expenditure analysis, program evaluation and special research projects in coordination with the City Manager’s Office, City departments and outside agencies. “I look forward to working with staff, leadership, City Council and the community to develop a budget that reflects Fayetteville’s priorities,” Floyd said in a press release. While with the City of Asheville, Floyd managed the annual operating and capital budget process and oversaw the city’s performance measurement program. Earlier in Floyd’s career with the City of Raleigh, Floyd supported development of the city’s first strategic plan and administered economic development incentive programs. Most recently, Floyd supported municipal clients in western North Carolina with federal grant compliance following Hurricane Helene. Floyd holds a Master of Public Administration from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina. Floyd is a member of the North Carolina Local Government Budget Association and previously served on its board.
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Forbes recognizes Kelly Puryear among North Carolina’s top CPAs for second consecutive year TRP Sumner PLLC is pleased to announce that KELLY PURYEAR, Partner, has been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Top CPAs list for 2026, earning the distinction for the second consecutive year. The Forbes Bestin-State Top CPAs list recognizes outstanding certified public accountants across the United States through independent nominations and a Puryear rigorous evaluation of professional achievement, leadership, experience and contributions to the profession. Puryear’s continued recognition reflects more than four decades of service, his significant role in the growth and advancement of TRP Sumner and his longstanding commitment to helping businesses and business owners achieve their strategic and financial goals. “Kelly’s recognition by Forbes is a testament to the expertise, leadership and integrity he brings to our clients, our firm and the accounting profession,” said Taylor Stephenson, CEO and Partner of TRP Sumner PLLC, in a press release. “His ability to provide strategic guidance and build trusted relationships has had a lasting impact on those he serves. We are proud to see his contributions recognized for a second consecutive year.” Throughout his career, Puryear has been a trusted advisor to privately held businesses and their owners across a broad range of industries. His experience in tax planning, business advisory services and strategic consulting has helped clients navigate complex financial and regulatory
environments while positioning their organizations for long-term success. This recognition reflects Puryear’s enduring contributions to the accounting profession and underscores TRP Sumner’s commitment to delivering exceptional expertise, trusted guidance and lasting value to its clients.
Fayetteville State University names Jalisha Pone associate vice chancellor for development Fayetteville State University has named JALISHA C. PONE associate vice chancellor for development in the Division of University Advancement. Pone brings more than a decade of fundraising experience, including extensive work in higher education advancement, major gifts, donor engagement and campaign strategy. She most recently served as senior director of development at Methodist University, where she helped lead development initiatives supporting institutional priorities, including the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine. In her new role, Pone will oversee key areas of FSU’s development operations, including major gifts, annual giving, campaign planning and corporate and foundation relations. She will also work with university leadership to develop fundraising strategies supporting FSU’s priorities and manage relationships with major and principal gift prospects. “Jalisha brings a strong understanding of both advancement and Fayetteville State to this role,” said Wesley Fountain, vice chancellor for External Affairs and University Advancement, in a press release.
“She knows how to build meaningful relationships with donors and connect their interests with opportunities to make a lasting impact for our Pone students and the university. I am excited to welcome her back to FSU and to our leadership team.” Pone previously served at Fayetteville State from 2016 to 2020 as associate director of development. During that tenure, she managed a portfolio of prospective donors, exceeded annual portfolio goals and closed a $500,000 individual gift. She also led corporate and foundation relations efforts and developed donor stewardship initiatives for the university. Pone previously held development leadership positions at North Carolina Central University, including director of development for the School of Business and director of development for Student Affairs. At NCCU, she raised more than $3 million during fiscal year 2022 and developed a $12 million fundraising strategic plan for the School of Business. Pone earned a Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University and bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership with a concentration in higher education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Harnett County selects Ryan Dawson as the new emergency services director Harnett County is excited to announce that RYAN DAWSON has been selected as the new emergency services director, officially beginning in October 2026, following the retirement of current director, Lawrence Smith, who has been with the county over 20 years. Dawson began with Harnett County in 2023 as the assistant emergency management coordinator and was promoted to emergency management coordinator in April 2026. In addition to his work with the County, he also serves as a firefighter/EMT with Buies Creek Fire & Rescue. Prior to joining Harnett County, Dawson served 20 years with Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and has been involved in the volunteer fire service See ACHIEVERS, page 9
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since 1996. His extensive law enforcement background combined with his emergency services background provides a strong foundation for his new role. “I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as Harnett County’s Emergency Services director. Harnett County has an outstanding team of public safety professionals, and I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place. I am committed to supporting our employees, strengthening our partnerships and continuing to move Emergency Services forward while providing the highest level of service to the citizens of Harnett County. I appreciate the confidence the county Dawson manager and board of commissioners have placed in me, and I am excited about the opportunity to lead this great organization into the future,” said Dawson in a press release. In his new role, Dawson will lead all operations of Harnett County Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management and the Fire Marshal’s Office. He will provide leadership and coordination across these critical areas. “Ryan Dawson will be an outstanding emergency services director,” said Brent Tout, Harnett County manager, in a press release. “Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role and has demonstrated strong leadership through his work with emergency management. These next few months will provide Ryan with the opportunity to work alongside our current director and ensure a smooth transition into the role. I look forward to all that he will accomplish and the continued impact he will make with our Emergency Services Department.” Dawson is a credentialed incident management team member, possesses the NC Executive Emergency Management certification, certified firefighter, EMT, fire and law enforcement instructor and certified law enforcement officer. He possesses a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/psychology from Appalachian State University.
Mayor Mitch Colvin selected for North Carolina Hunt State Policy
Fellows Program City of Fayetteville Mayor MITCH COLVIN has been selected to join the sixth cohort of the North Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows, a bipartisan group of local elected leaders from across the state committed to advancing informed, solutions-oriented dialogue around North Carolina’s most pressing education policy challenges. Through the fellowship, Colvin
will join local leaders from communities across North Carolina for a series of sessions examining issues throughout the education continuum, from Colvin early childhood and K–12 education to postsecondary attainment and workforce development. “I’m honored and excited to join
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ACHIEVERS this group of leaders from across North Carolina who are committed to having meaningful conversations about the future of education in our state,” Mayor Mitch Colvin said in a press release. “Education is directly connected to the strength of our communities, our workforce and our economy. I look forward to learning from others, sharing Fayetteville’s perspective and working together to explore solutions that create greater opportunities for our students and
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From superintendent to startup founder DR. JENNIFER SMITH’S VISION FOR A 24-HOUR CHILDCARE CENTER IN BLADEN COUNTY
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laden County has a contestant in the statewide Startup Showdown, a business startup competition from the Small Business Center Network and Wells Fargo. Dr. Jennifer Smith is one of 17 contestants, and she is representing not just Bladen County but the whole Sandhills region. “There are small business centers in 58 of the community colleges throughout the state, and in the Sandhills region, we have eight small business centers…When they announced the statewide competition, each small business center had the ability to put three candidates up for this program, and the rules were that you had to be somebody who wanted to start a business. You could not have started a business yet. You couldn’t be registered with the Secretary of State or anything that would make you a business yet, and you had to agree that you would follow through with the classes,” shared Small Business Center Director Terri Dennison. The contestants have already pitched their businesses to a panel of judges. Now the hard part begins – a portion of the total score is dependent on how many people like a video of the pitch on a special YouTube channel. Dr. Smith is a retired superintendent who worked in education for 35 years. Her new business goal is to open a childcare center named after her daughter. Halle’s Haven Childcare Center in Bladen County is designed to serve families who work non-traditional hours by offering first, second and third shift care Monday through Friday. The center will “never close” on weekdays, with a particular emphasis on evening and overnight care to support parents working late hours. Weekend care will also be available on an as-needed basis for parents who work Saturdays and Sundays. “When I first thought about opening the childcare center, I looked at just first shift, and then after meeting with Miss Denni-
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Dr. Smith is a retired superintendent who worked in education for 35 years. Her new business goal is to open a childcare center named after her daughter.
son…I had a vision of second and third shift, after meeting with her, I just knew I could do it. Bladen County is a childcare desert, and we have a lot of parents that work at Smithfield Foods; we have a lot of parents that work at the hospital. They’re working odd hours, and so even without the funding, I knew I wanted to serve the community. And serving second shift and third shift is going to be crucial to meet the needs of Bladen County,” shared Dr. Smith. In addition to childcare, Halle’s Haven will provide a range of educational support services under its Halle’s Haven Support Service umbrella. These include before- and after-school care, homework help and focused tutoring in reading, writing and math. Dr. Jennifer Smith plans to be on-site every day, supported by a diverse team of educators, including teachers from Europe and Africa and a Spanish-speaking retired teacher from Columbus County Schools. Reflecting the needs of the local community, the program is designed to help children become bilingual while receiving consistent, high-quality care across all shifts.
Dr. Smith plans to be very handson with the business as well. She stated, “I will be there directly every single day, working to make sure that everything is functioning as it should be.” Dr. Smith prepared for the pitch competition by working closely with Terri Dennison at the Bladen Community College Small Business Center. Her first step was meeting with Dennison to understand the guidelines, components and regulations for the competition. With support from the Small Business Center, she refined her business plan and materials. At the state level, she then participated in a structured training program alongside the other contestants, meeting online on Tuesdays for two weeks in the evenings. These sessions focused on finance, taxes and operations and were designed to walk aspiring entrepreneurs through developing a full business plan and to build their confidence in presenting their ideas. Through this process, Dr. Smith not only sharpened her pitch but also deepened her understanding of how Halle’s Haven could meet community needs.
Before opening the childcare center, the main remaining step is securing a permanent location. Dr. Smith initially considered operating on her own four-acre property in Clarkton, but after consulting with Dennison and other Bladen County leadership, she realized that limiting the center to Clarkton might prevent it from serving the broader Bladen County community. As a result, they are now exploring other sites that would better reach the greater population of Bladen County, and she emphasized that finalizing this location is the last major piece of the puzzle. She has already completed the necessary training with the state department related to regulatory requirements, so once a site is secured, she expects to move forward toward her target opening date of Jan. 1, 2027. Watch the recording of Dr. Smith’s full pitch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=By4boaBP6R0. Like and share the video to help her chances at winning and receiving funding for her business. Voting is open through Sept. 10 and the winner will be announced on Sept. 17.
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PUTTING MENTAL HEALTH FIRST INSIDE CAPE FEAR VALLEY HEALTH’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
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ape Fear Valley Health treats behavioral health as one of its largest and most strategic service lines, offering a full continuum of care from a dedicated psychiatric emergency department to adult and adolescent inpatient units and robust outpatient services. For emergencies, Cape Fear Valley Health has a nine-bed psychiatric emergency department. The health system is renovating this department and expanding it, with expectations for the new additions to be ready in 2027. The psychiatric emergency department is a safety-focused area. People typically stay in that area for about 24 hours while doctors do a psychiatric assessment, and then either they are discharged with an appointment to a local community resource, or if their needs are more urgent, they may be moved to an inpatient facility. Cape Fear Valley Health has a licensed 32-bed adult psychiatric unit that is designed in such a way that patients get psychiatric services, stabilization, psychotherapy and recreational therapy. The health system also operates a 16-bed adolescent inpatient unit called the Dorothea Dix Care Unit for Adolescents in Fayetteville. The facility is staffed by doctors, nurses, psychotherapists and recreational therapists, all geared toward helping children and adolescents get the services they need so that they can get into recovery mode. The ages served in the adolescent facility are 12 and up until their 18th birthday. Cape Fear Valley Health also just opened an additional 16bed adolescent psychiatric unit in Harnett County to better serve young people in the area. Also in the hospital itself, there is a consult liaison service, so that if somebody comes in for a medical problem or any kind of medical concern, and they just so happen to have a psychiatric issue as well, there is a team of experts that round on those patients and see them and work with the attending doctors that are treating the medical component to also treat the psychiatric component. Beyond inpatient services, Cape Fear Valley Health’s mental health center is located at 711 Executive Pl. This facility is a combination of psychotherapists, psychiatrists, advanced practice professionals, and psychiatric residents who all work together to serve approximately 50,000 patient visits per year. Services range from psychotherapy to medication management and evaluations to best meet the needs on an outpatient basis. As part of the health system’s residency program
at Cape Fear Valley Health, there are 36 psychiatric residents, as well as a child and adolescent fellowship program. Through these programs, Cape Fear Valley Health is training future providers so that they can step in and serve the community. Research shows that up to about 50% of the residency trainees stay local, and there is a tremendous local need in North Carolina for more psychiatric assistance. As the need for these services continues to grow, Cape Fear Valley Health is working to expand operations to accommodate larger volumes of patients. In the last six months, the health system developed another community mental health center in Dunn, where a group of providers is serving patients on an outpatient basis, just like the facility in Fayetteville. There are two doctors signed up and two advanced practice professionals, all working out of that same building. The hospital is also offering new treatments. In Fayetteville, they recently started an ECT program, electroconvulsive therapy, and then a TMS, which is transcranial magnetic stimulation, which is a new state-of-the-art, evidence-based service that helps treat major depression and treatment-resistant depression. Both of these treatments are interventional psychiatric techniques that really help people who have chronic, long-term depression. For those interested in seeking help, call 910-615333. If somebody’s already a patient of Cape Fear Valley Health or has MyChart, they can go through MyChart and request an appointment. Cape Fear Valley Health wants to make it easy for people to reach out and access the help they need. Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health program demonstrates a deep, systemwide commitment to meeting patients where they are, whether in crisis or simply needing ongoing support. Not only is Cape Fear Valley addressing today’s mental health needs, but implementing programs and building the infrastructure to care for this community well into the future.
Learn more at capefearvalley.com.
JOHN BIGGER Corporate Director of Behavioral Health, Sleep Medicine and Clinical Research John Bigger is the Corporate Director of Behavioral Health, Sleep Medicine and Clinical Research at Cape Fear Valley Health System. He has served with Cape Fear Valley Health for 11 years and is also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina. Bigger received his Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Alabama in 1985 and has over 40 years of counseling experience. He has worked with a variety of mental health challenges, including those with eating disorders, substance abuse, chemical dependency, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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The bank’s first Sampson County branch will be located at 201 E. Roseboro Street in downtown Roseboro.
Keeping banking local KS BANK OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES PLANS TO BRING FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY BANKING BACK TO ROSEBORO
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S Bank announced that it plans to open its first Sampson County financial center at 201 E. Roseboro Street in downtown Roseboro. Expected to open in November, the full-service branch will bring local, in-person banking back to a community that has been without a bank for nearly four years. Roseboro lost two bank branches within approximately six months of one another in 2022 and 2023. Town officials and business leaders never stopped working to restore convenient access to banking services for residents, farmers and businesses throughout Roseboro and Western Sampson County. That commitment included an extraordinary investment by Houston “Chip” Crumpler III and his family. When one of the former bank buildings became available, the family purchased it with the specific goal of preserving the property as a banking location and attracting a community bank to Roseboro. “Roseboro never stopped believing that local banking matters,” said Earl W. Worley, Jr., president and CEO of KS Bank, in a press release. "The determination shown by the town's leaders, business community and residents over the past several years reflects the kind of community
spirit that aligns with who we are as a bank. We are coming to Roseboro to build personal relationships, support local businesses, farmers and families, and invest in the community for the long term. We are honored to help bring full-service community banking back to Roseboro and Western Sampson County.” The space will be renovated to include new coats of paint and a remodel of the interior to make it feel modern. It will be similar to the bank recently opened in Lillington. The Roseboro location will be KS Bank’s first financial center in Sampson County and, when open, its 13th location. “The Town of Roseboro is thrilled that KS Bank will soon be locating a branch in downtown Roseboro,” said Mayor Alice Butler in a press release. “It has been almost four years since our banks closed, but our town's business leaders never stopped working to find a bank to serve the citizens of Roseboro and the surrounding community. We know that having a strong local bank is essential to our continued growth and prosperity. With more than 100 years of experience serving small communities, KS Bank is the perfect fit for Roseboro. We encourage everyone to welcome
and support KS Bank when they open their doors.” Houston “Chip” Crumpler III, president of Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc., said his family viewed the former bank’s property as an important community asset that should continue serving its original purpose. “When the former bank building became available, my family made the commitment to purchase it with a specific goal: to preserve it as a banking location and help bring convenient financial services back to Roseboro,” Crumpler said in a press release. “KS Bank is exactly the kind of community bank we hoped to attract - one that values Main Street, locally owned businesses, personal relationships and the communities it serves. Its presence will restore an important resource for residents, farmers and businesses and help move Roseboro and Western Sampson County forward.” The Roseboro branch is expected to offer a full range of deposit and lending services for individuals and businesses, along with in-branch and drive-thru teller service and 24-hour ATM access. Customers will also have access to KS Bank's online and mobile banking platforms, mortgage services and wealth management capabilities.
“I am so excited and thankful KS Bank is coming to invest in Roseboro. Community banking is essential for a prosperous local economy, and we need a bank that still values and believes in locally owned and operated businesses. Too many other banks have lost focus on Main Street to keep Wall Street happy. KS Bank is of a different character, and they are exactly the kind of bank we want here in Roseboro,” shared Crumpler. Commercial Relationship Manager Collin Peregoy will be part of the KS Bank team supporting businesses and customers in Roseboro and the surrounding Western Sampson County community. Additional information about the branch opening, operating hours and community events will be announced as plans are finalized.
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City hosts ribbon-cutting for renovated tennis and pickleball courts at Tokay Park
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he City of Fayetteville celebrated the newly renovated courts at Tokay Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 26. The project replaced the park’s six aging tennis courts with three tennis courts and 10 pickleball courts, giving residents more opportunities to enjoy both sports. “Today’s ribbon-cutting represents another investment in parks and recreation spaces our residents will use every day. The six tennis courts that were previously here and reached the end of their useful life, the city now has replaced those courts with three tennis courts and 10 pickleball courts, creating more opportunities for residents to get outside, stay active and enjoy both sports. As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, City Council wanted to ensure that our pickleball players had additional spac-
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The renovation is part of the City’s continued investment in tennis and pickleball facilities across Fayetteville.
es to play while maintaining quality courts for those who were doing it,” shared City Manager Doug Hewett. The $744,382 project was made possible through Community Development Block Grant funds. The City’s Economic and Community Development Department partnered
with Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation to use the available funding to address the condition of the courts and make an important investment in the surrounding neighborhood. Community Development Block Grant funds are provided by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development to support projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents and address community needs. The renovation is part of the City’s continued investment in tennis and pickleball facilities across Fayetteville. The City recently opened the Courts at Glenville Lake, which features 11 tennis courts, including a championship court and four pickleball courts. These investments are also helping Fayetteville attract competitive sporting events. The City has been selected to co-host the USTA North Carolina Singles State Championships Oct. 1 – 4, 2026. Matches will be played at eight tennis facilities across Cumberland County, including the Courts at Glenville Lake.
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The momentum of the greater Fayetteville business community
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he Greater Fayetteville Chamber held its 2026 State of the Community on, Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Crown Complex Expo Center, bringing together business and community leaders to hear directly from leaders shaping the future of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the surrounding region. “What an amazing sight it is to look across the room and see nearly 500 of our region’s business, military, and community leaders getting together here today,” shared Greater Fayetteville Chamber Chair Samantha Inczauskis. Several of the area’s greatest economic engines were present at the event today, including Fayetteville State University. FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison took to the podium to share a historic announcement. “We have officially received the largest research funding grant in
our school’s history, and that is the Department of War has awarded funding for a pilot program…in the amount of $10 million,” shared Allison. This collaborative research program calls for applied artificial intelligence for defense systems, including contested logistics, technologies and biomanufacturing. Additionally, Cape Fear Valley Health provided updates on several developments and announced new initiatives. “We currently have two transformative construction projects underway that will completely redefine how people experience care at Cape Fear Valley. First, we’re expanding our patient services tower…we’re adding three floors to that area. The bottom floor is a brand new pediatric emergency department, and then on top of that, we’re adding a new operating
room area, which will have two new operating rooms,” shared CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health and President of the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Daniel Weatherly. Additionally, Weatherly announced the Emergency Department (ED) will undergo a 10,000-square-foot expansion to better accommodate patients and visitors. The new ED waiting room will be ready in the spring of 2027. The health system is also preparing to build a six-story, 150,000-squarefoot medical office building, and through its continued partnership with Methodist University, they plan to open a certified registered nurse school, with the first class expected in 2028. City of Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin offered his outlook on the city’s economic well-being. “We can be a community that will
plan and determine its future. Cities that react wait for crisis to happen… Cities that determine their future plan ahead,” shared Mayor Colvin. Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere offered insights as well, emphasizing the rapid growth the county has seen in recent years. “For a long time, the word people use when they describe Cumberland County was potential, but potential is the word we use for a place that is not moving. What we see now is momentum,” remarked deViere. Here at the Journal, we’re proud to provide you with firsthand accounts of the leaders and changemakers catalyzing this momentum in our region. We are committed to remaining an indispensable part of telling Fayetteville and Cumberland County’s story.
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BIZ LEADS Reader’s Guide BizLeads is a collection of information gathered from greater Fayetteville courthouses, state government offices and information websites. The listings are intended to help the business community find new customers and stay on top of happenings with current customers, vendors and competitors. New Corporations lists firms from the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal region that were recently incorporated in the State of North Carolina. Addresses are publicly available.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY Taliyah's Boutique N Treasures LLC 5357 Silver Pine Dr Fayetteville Agent: Taliyah Askew Kirchner Hakami Transportation LLC 3482 Braddy Rd Fayetteville Agent: Hekmatullah Hakami FAYCO INC. 2611 Beaver St Fayetteville Agent: PREETI KAUR SANDHU Fabe Dx Inc. 270 Longhill Dr Fayetteville Agent: Fabian Elliott Industrials solutions llc 922 Greenleaf Dr Apt B Fayetteville Agent: Breanna Bryant Walter's All American Remodeling LLC 5756 Hilltop St Hope Mills Agent: Walter Agustin Huamani Hilarion KC Multi-Construc-
tion LLC 4968 Fieldcrest Dr Fayetteville Agent: Carlos Lopez Calderon Bragg Proving Grounds LLC 2502 Lockwood Rd Fayetteville Agent: Zulu Holding Company LLC Opening Doors. Securing Signatures LLC 5431 Debut Ave Hope Mills Agent: Eliza Virgie Lincoln Barrette frd llc 726 Platinum St Fayetteville Agent: Myrikal Ethridge Safwan and Mustafa LLC 605 German St Fayetteville Agent: All Accurate Accounts LLC ERAS CONSTRUCCION LLC 1131 Capeharbor Ct Apt 84 Fayetteville Agent: Edgar Aguirre AXXO & BM LLC 4527 Chambersburg Rd Fayetteville
Agent: Christian Said Cardoso Sanchez Luminous Aesthetics LLC 2904 Hampton Ridge Rd Fayetteville Agent: Maria Carmen Castillo-Powell INTELLACO LLC 7115 Goldsboro Rd Wade Agent: Mark Reynolds Posh Solution LLC 214 Rowan St Fayetteville Agent: Manuel Lee Gonzalez Jr. RCM 402 Kirkcaldy LLC 5804 Waldwick Rd Fayetteville Agent: Elizabeth Chacon Eden&Ash LLC 402 Woodstream Trl Fayetteville Agent: Oliver R Blue Builders First Sources inc. 115 S Cool Spring St Fayetteville Agent: BossLady Corporate Services LLC Industrial solution llc 5316 Williamsburgh Dr Fayetteville Agent: Darnell Hinson Refuse supply LLC 2520 Matthew
Thomas Cir Apt E Fayetteville Agent: Dasia King Native Woodworkers LLC 3501 Wade Stedman Rd Wade Agent: John Watkins Kingdom Purpose 135 N Main St Spring Lake Agent: Stephen Matthewson J&P Investment Group LLC 5829 Dottie Cir Hope Mills Agent: John Gilmore Waseca llc 201 Sherman Dr Fayetteville Agent: Zayvion Carmelo TOLEDO CHOICE LLC 264 DEVOE AVE FAYETTEVILLE Agent: IMANI THOMAS Aspen 2 SEML LLC 2939 Breezewood Ave Ste 201 Fayetteville Agent: Terry Bass Radiformation inc. 6542 vintage rd Fayetteville Agent: Jaimya Marshall Aspen Pointe Phase 2 Associates Limited Partnership 2939 Breezewood Ave Ste 201 Fayetteville Agent: Terry Bass
Cainam Story House LLC 8905 Tibs Run Dr Fayetteville Agent: Quinn Clemons MARC REPAIR & OFFROAD LLC 7243 Fillyaw Rd Fayetteville Agent: RICHARD KEVIN MURRAY Adviso Housing LLC 1490 Draw Bridge Ln Fayetteville Agent: sangeetha balabhadra Justus Services LLC 1080 Trade St Fayetteville Agent: Salaja Marie Chapman WILSON GROOMING LLC 7008 Media Dr Fayetteville Agent: WILSON GUILLCATANDA Sunday Chic LLC 1547 Percheron Path Fayetteville Agent: melissa long Upward Possibilities Group llc 748 Maxine St Fayetteville Agent: Antwon Jermaine Wallace Valleygate Surgery Center Mountain LLC 2028 Litho Pl Ste 300 Fayetteville Agent: Anuj James DDS Muscle Head Solutions
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Corporation 1417 Lottie St Spring Lake Agent: Denny E. Utley Sattler Paintings LLC 3838 Marksbury Dr Apt 303 Fayetteville Agent: Kaivaughn Spence Insight Psychological Center for Children PLLC 1077 71st School Rd Fayetteville Agent: Joe Louis Johnson DF MARKETPLACE LLC 208 Giza Dr Apt 3E Fayetteville Agent: Adeus Frederson GDRJR LLC 150 N McPherson Church Rd Ste B Fayetteville Agent: George D. Regan Simply Verified Group LLC 3901 Fox Meadow Ln Hope Mills Agent: Christina LaShawn Harris Vertex Cleaning Services LLC 222 Hay St Fayetteville Agent: Ron D Martin Interglo LLC 2618 Warhorse St Fayetteville Agent: Brandy Coroneas Onelastchance LLC
406 Atwell Dr Fayetteville Agent: Semaj Chance Craven Cares Counseling LLC 5604 Royal Pines Cir Wade Agent: Lisa Whitted Above & Beyond Restoration LLC 1719 Natchez Loop Fayetteville Agent: Sandra K Wertz SJ Blackwell Inc. 7616 Spurge Dr Fayetteville Agent: Stephanie Blackwell B Pressed Customs LLC 540 Abbotts Landing Cir Apt G Fayetteville Agent: Bridgette Shonique Mack Gen pro generators llc 257 Law Rd Apt D Fayetteville Agent: Jahvion Clark Legacy House Of Hope LLC 6808 Sugarbin Ln Fayetteville Agent: inisah robinson NLG Auto Transport LLC 3515 Worley St Fayetteville Agent: Nathan Gaines Bridget Kimble Foundation 569 Andover Rd
Fayetteville Agent: Terrie Moore WYNTER BLOOM TRANSPORT LLC 1412 Cade Hill Ave Fayetteville Agent: AMANDA MCNEILL WILLIAMS Bubble Troubles LLC 5430 Basking Ridge Dr Unit 305 Fayetteville Agent: Brandee LaToya Burns-McEachin Tank Trucking LLC 2808 Flowering Bradford Way Fayetteville Agent: Darryl Cotton Jr. FDS of Hope Mills Corp 4726 US Highway 301 S Hope Mills Agent: Djoubendi Darcelin Rodeo Bread and Baked Goods llc 8 Douve Pl Fort Bragg Agent: Jade Mariah Hicks Magic Maids LLC 422 Regency Dr Unit 301 Fayetteville Agent: Randall J Manson Trap & Hive Honey Co. LLC 3351 Galleria Dr Unit 15 Fayetteville Agent: Uniqua Monroe Jules Empire Inc.
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909 Greenleaf Dr Apt B Fayetteville Agent: John Jules Winsupply of Mt. Pleasant LLC 404 Genova Drive Fayetteville Agent: Aeriel Lee Cedar ridge cabinets co inc. 679 Prestige Blvd Fayetteville Agent: Jaylan Quinn Pinnacle Freight & Auto Shipping Inc. 932 Country Club Dr. Lot #139 Fayetteville Agent: Richard Hurley House of Victory
International Ministry 1872 Gola Drive Fayetteville Agent: Sherr Johnson PMG Invesment LLC 528 Varga St Fayetteville Agent: Arnol Mario Lanza Hernandez Mickey Messenger LLC 2926 Rosecroft Dr Fayetteville Agent: Mickey Messenger DeadOpz Gaming LLC 3991 Linden Rd Linden Agent: Lucas Ray Sloan
Faithfully Granted LLC 5075 Morganton Rd Ste 10C PMB 1055 Fayetteville Agent: Martina Nichol Sconiers
Rd Fayetteville Agent: Elizabeth Chacon RLT RoadSide Services LLC 7719 Temperance Dr Fayetteville Agent: Daniel Robinson
Cape Fear Fleet Maintenance LLC 2140 Gaston Village Ln Fayetteville Agent: Jesse Edwards UZURI ENTERPRISES LLC 813 Carol St Fayetteville Agent: MARVIET CHARLYNE BOWMAN RC Monroe Holdings LLC 5804 Waldwick
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National specialty contractor llc 1744 Shiloh Dr Fayetteville Agent: Zymire Vaughn
D&M Sweet Treats LLC 245 Circle Courts Fayetteville Agent: Pauline Bryant
Reibfield LLC 1838 Paisley Ave Fayetteville Agent: Kayla Marie Hatfield
FasTrak Transport LLC 2142 Clydesmill Rd Fayetteville Agent: Shawn Adlam Pts Plumbing Inc. 201 Sherman Dr Fayetteville Agent: Zayvion Carmelo
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Reams Bulk llc 3018 Alden St Fayetteville Agent: Tyler Avance Elliott Fort Cloud LLC 137 N Reilly Rd Fayetteville Agent: Waleed Al Saidi Pretty On The Go LLC 1717 Paisley Ave
Fayetteville Agent: Andrea Judith Patino leon Speedy Ship Solutions LLC 317 McKenzie Rd Apt H Spring Lake Agent: Mario Harris HF Capital Partners LLC 912 Hay St Fayetteville Agent: Jessica L. Flowers RUNNING THE STREETS W/ Syl & Ro NEMT LLC 2533 Clear Pines Ct Fayetteville Agent: Ronita Foy
Pearls of Harambe Inc. 329 Cornhill Rd Fayetteville Agent: Tierney Wright Sunnyside School PTO 3876 Sunnyside School Rd Fayetteville Agent: Jordan Alexandra Braxton Tribute Digital Network LLC 6609 Bibb Ct Fayetteville Agent: Willie Junior Moye Carolina Concrete Consulting Inc. 6066 Smithfield Rd Wade Agent: Melissa Rosser
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THE LIST
Largest Employers - Robeson County Largest Employers - Robeson County As rankedbyby Department of Commerce As ranked NCNC Department of Commerce RANK RANK
COMPANY NAME COMPANY NAME
INDUSTRY
11
WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC.
Retail Trade
1
MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC
Manufacturing
1
SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1 1
1
1
WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC
SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER UNC PEMBROKE
INDUSTRY
Retail Trade Manufacturing
Health Care and Social Assistance
EMPLOYEE RANGE
> 1,000 > 1,000 > 1,000
Health Care and Social Assistance Educational Services
> 1,000
Private
> 1,000
Private
> 1,000
SECTOR
Private Private
Private
> 1,000
Private
Public
> 1,000
Public
> 1,000
> 1,000 Public
Public
Public Administration Educational Services
250—499
Public > 1,000
Public
ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Educational Services
250—499
7
PRIMARY HEALTH CHOICE INC
Health Care and Social Assistance
250—499
7
PEPSI BOTTLING VENTURES LLC
UNC PEMBROKE
Educational Services
SECTOR EMPLOYEE RANGE
1
COUNTY OF ROBESON
Public Administration
> 1,000
11
COUNTY OF OF ROBESON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ROBESON COUNTY
Public Administration Educational Services
71
NC DEPARTMENT OF ADULTOF CORRECTIONS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ROBESON COUNTY
77
7 7
7
7
NC DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTIONS
PRIMARY HEALTH CHOICE INC TRUIST BANK
PEPSI BOTTLING VENTURES LLC
PRESTAGE FOODS
77
BANK TWO TRUIST HAWK EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LLC
77
RHA PRESTAGE HEALTH SERVICES LLC FOODS
7
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC
7
FOOD LION
7
7
7
Educational Services
ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
7
7
Public Administration
TWO HAWK EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LLC
RHA HEALTH SERVICES LLC CITY OF LUMBERTON
Wholesale Trade
Health Care and Social Assistance
Manufacturing
250—499
Wholesale Trade
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Finance and Insurance and Remediation Services Health Care and Social Assistance Manufacturing
187
STEVEN ROBERT ORIGINALS LLC
Manufacturing
187
CITYLLC OF LUMBERTON REMPAC
Manufacturing Public Administration
18 18
TRILLIUM HEALTH RESOURCES
18
CFE-D LLC
18
ELKAY PLUMBING PRODUCTS COMPANY
18
RUBBERMAID INC
18 18 18
18
FOOD LION
DOLGEN CORP
STEVEN ROBERT ORIGINALS LLC
Retail Trade
TRILLIUM HEALTH RESOURCES
Private 250—499
Private
Private
Private
250—499
Private
Private
250—499
Private
Public
250—499
Private
Private
250—499
Private
100—249
250—499 Private
Public
Health Care and Social Assistance
100—249
Public 100—249
Private
Accommodation and Food Services
100—249
Manufacturing
100—249
Retail Trade
Manufacturing
100—249
Manufacturing
REMPAC LLC
ROBESON HEALTH CARE CORPORATION
Private
Private
250—499
100—249
Retail Trade
250—499
Private
Manufacturing
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC
Private
250—499 Private
250—499
DOLGEN CORP
Public
250—499
250—499
18
Private
Private
Health Care and Social Assistance Public Administration
Public
250—499
250—499
Manufacturing and Support and Waste Management 250—499 Administrative and Remediation Services Retail Trade
Public
250—499 250—499
250—499
Finance and Insurance
Public
Manufacturing
Private
Private
100—249
Private
100—249 100—249
Health Care and Social Assistance
Private Private
Private
100—249
Public
Accommodation and Food Services
100—249
Private
Health Care and Social Assistance
100—249
Private
18
CFE-D LLC
18
ELKAY PLUMBING PRODUCTS COMPANY
Manufacturing
100—249
Private
18
RUBBERMAID INC
Manufacturing
100—249
Private
18
ROBESON HEALTH CARE CORPORATION
Health Care and Social Assistance
100—249
Private
Robeson County data was available from the North Carolina Department of Commerce through the first quarter of 2025 at the time of collection.
Robeson County data was available from the North Carolina Department of Commerce through the first quarter of 2025 at the time of collection.
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