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Surgeon & Associates Ranks No. 3504 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

Fayetteville,NC August 16, 2022 – Today, Inc. revealed that Surgeon & Associates is No. 3504 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

 The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.

“We are delighted to be recognized for the growth of our organization. Surgeon & Associates, Inc. stands by our vision of being committed as a responsible employer focusing on exceeding customer expectations by utilizing integrity, efficiency, work ethic, and family-centered values.” says Frederick D. Surgeon CEO of Surgeon & Associates.

 

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.

 

“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.” 

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

 

Methodology

Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine’s September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

 

About Inc.

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

 

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.  

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ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul announces plans to help build brand awareness for small business owners, entrepreneurs and veterans.

Mo is the founder and CEO Mo’s Heroes Inc and The Mo You Know, LLC. 

The Mo You Know, LLC aims provide small businesses with the needed exposure to their customers and target audience by providing consultations, media pitching and social media management to that end. 

Mo’s 20 year long service in the United States Air Force has equipped her with extensive public relations skills. She has expertly served the military in the various fields of Public Affairs, Administrative Support, Knowledge Operations Management, Human Resources & Logistics Management, Command & Control and Religion & Resiliency Support. Her expertise in public relations has earned her several awards and a number of magazine features. She has also co-authored two best-selling anthologies titled ‘Shift On’ and “Life of a Veteran: Voices Behind Mental Illness. She has penned an E-book “It’s Not What You Know, It’s the Mo You Know. Mo is also the host of “The Mo You Know Growth Impact Radio Show”! 

 

Her versatile military career and equally versatile entrepreneurial run have both snowballed into what is now a very large body of knowledge in public relations and media. Her company The Mo You Know, provides small businesses with a number of services ranging from consultations, marketing, social media management and media pitching. These services are excellently provided to ensure results for small businesses and entrepreneurs who are just starting out. 

As a successful veteran entrepreneur, Mo has decided to help veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners build brand awareness in the media driven industry. With a large number of businesses battling for media attention and brand awareness, small businesses can tend to be eclipsed by larger businesses in the media. Recognizing this, Mo plans to use her extensive knowledge and experience in public relations to help veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners reach their customers and target audience through the media. This opportunity will equip veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners with needed information and tools to scale the media and build brand awareness for their various businesses. 

 

Veteran entrepreneurs and veteran small business owners should therefore anticipate and prepare for this opportunity to forge a successful and long lasting path for their businesses by increasing the media presence of their businesses and as a result, grow their businesses. Mo and her media consulting and marketing company The Mo You Know, LLC will help all veteran entrepreneurs and business owners who will make use of the opportunity they have provided. Mo is also very excited to provide this opportunity for veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners being one herself and hopes that the outcome will be successful and beneficial to all of the participants. 

To learn more, visit https://shadonnamcphaul.com/

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Two Service Disabled African American Veterans Open Multi-Sport Facility in Cumberland County, NC

Thurston and Charlotte Robinson, both of whom are African American veterans disabled during their years of military service have opened The TJ Robinson Life Center in Hope Mills, North Carolina. The TJ Robinson Life Center is a multi-sport and fitness complex. The 57,000 sq foot sports and fitness facility is now reputed to be the largest multi-sports and fitness establishment in the Cumberland county area. This large multi-sports and fitness center is generously equipped with state-of-the art facilities, like their modern fitness gym, sports gyms and conference rooms for educational purposes. The TJ Robinson Life Center also has ample outdoor space for outdoor sports and fitness purposes. 

The TJ Robinson Life Center serves the Hope Mills/Fayetteville and surrounding communities not just in areas of sports and fitness but also provide society-driven services like the juvenile diversion program,  to help keep the young ones off the streets and provide them with positive influence and direction, then also, the program for veterans which provides assistance and guidance to veterans who have made the transition from military service to civilian life. This program helps veterans with employment opportunities, social networking, financial planning, housing & transportation assistance and many other vital areas where the veterans need help. The TJ Robinson Center also caters for senior members of the community by keeping them active and healthy with social activities and exercise. 

Thurston Robinson, fondly known as Coach Rob brings his wealth of experience in helping the youth, feeding the poor, housing and clothing the homeless and working with The Department of Social Services to The TJ Robinson Life Center. He believes that by introducing kids and youth to sports, he can use that to also bring them into contact with real life skills and lessons. The TJ Robinson Life Center now combines real life lessons and assistance with sports and fitness to provide all residents in the Cumberland county area with life changing experiences. The TJ Robinson Life Center works with the Juvenile Court System and student-teachers from all of the surrounding colleges and universities to keep the young ones fully engaged in educational activities and other positive and life changing endeavors.

The TJ Robinson Center also hosts sports and fitness events like the Amateur Athletes Sports Association tournament for boys and girls an also, the kids summer camp that features mentorship, field trips and many other fun recreational activities for kids. 

Thurston and Charlotte Robinson are excited to serve the people of Cumberland County and surrounding areas through the TJ Robinson Life Center. They hope that sports and fitness establishment will make real and positive change beyond the sphere of physical fitness in the lives of all those who’ll use the facility. 

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E. E. Smith Sports Hall Of Fame Calls For Nominations For Class Of 2023

 

The E. E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame announces the opening of nominations for the Class of 2023. The nominations will be open until August 31, 2022. The E. E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame was initiated in 2021. 

Known as the Golden Bulls, thesealumni are recognized for their distinction and notablecontributions in various capacities in their chosen sports fields.

The Hall of Fame also honors longstanding supporters, administrators, staff, and volunteers who have shown loyalty and passion to the Golden Bulls and their rich athletic culture -individuals who have been supportive off the field to the cause of E. E. Smith High School athletics. Nominations are open to honor and preserve the illustrious contributions of these individuals.

E. E. Smith High School has a long and rich sports history. Over the years, it has produced a plethora of exceptional, nationallycelebrated athletes and coaches. These individuals have made names for themselves due to their outstanding athletic abilities and by winning state and national college championships and Super Bowls and by making game changing contributions as coaches and players on the college and professional levels. 

Nominations for the E.E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2023, will remain open until August 31, 2022. Nominationforms can be accessed on the web site of the E.E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame (www.eesmithsports.com). Nominators mustensure that the nomination form is filled out completely and that the nominee meets all the established criteria for the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will not accept self-nominations or anonymous nominations. All nomination forms will be filed and reviewed for up to 3 years if the nominee is not inducted into the current class.

For questions or help contact John Brown at jbrown1098@aol.com. 

 

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Two Service Disabled African American Veterans Open TJ Robinson Life Center, a State of the Art Multi-Sport Facility

Thurston and Charlotte Robinson, both of whom are African American veterans disabled during their years of military service have opened The TJ Robinson Life Center in Hope Mills, North Carolina. The TJ Robinson Life Center is a multi-sport and fitness complex. The 57,000 sq foot sports and fitness facility is now reputed to be the largest multi-sports and fitness establishment in the Cumberland county area. This large multi-sports and fitness center is generously equipped with state-of-the art facilities, like their modern fitness gym, sports gyms and conference rooms for educational purposes. The TJ Robinson Life Center also has ample outdoor space for outdoor sports and fitness purposes.

 

The TJ Robinson Life Center serves the Hope Mills community not just in areas of sports and fitness but also provide society-driven services like the juvenile diversion program,  to help keep the young ones off the streets and provide them with positive influence and direction, then also, the program for veterans which provides assistance and guidance to veterans who have made the transition from military service to civilian life. This program helps veterans with employment opportunities, social networking, financial planning, housing & transportation assistance and many other vital areas where the veterans need help. The TJ Robinson Center also caters for senior members of the community by keeping them active and healthy with social activities and exercise. 

Charlotte Robinson, fondly known as Coach Rob brings his wealth of experience in helping the youth, feeding the poor, housing and clothing the homeless and working with The Department of Social Services to The TJ Robinson Life Center. He believes that by introducing kids and youth to sports, he can use that to also bring them into contact with real life skills and lessons. The TJ Robinson Life Center now combines real life lessons and assistance with sports and fitness to provide all residents in the Cumberland county area with life changing experiences. The TJ Robinson Life Center works with the Juvenile Court System and student-teachers from the Methodist College, NC to keep the young ones fully engaged in educational activities and other positive and life changing endeavors.

The TJ Robinson Center also hosts sports and fitness events like the Amateur Athletes Sports Association tournament for boys and girls an also, the kids summer camp that features mentorship, field trips and many other fun recreational activities for kids. 

Thurston and Charlotte Robinson are excited for the opportunity to serve the people of Cumberland county through the TJ Robinson Life Center. They hope that sports and fitness establishment will make real and positive change beyond the sphere of physical fitness in the lives of all those who’ll use the facility. 

For more information, please visit https://tjrlifecenter.net/

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Veteran Entrepreneur Announces Opportunity For Veteran Entrepreneurs To Build Brand Awareness

Shadonna Mcphaul announces plans to help build brand awareness for small business owners, entrepreneurs and veterans. Shadonna Mcphaul is the founder and CEO Mo’s Heroes Inc and The Mo You Know, LLC. The Mo You Know, LLC aims provide small businesses with the needed exposure to their customers and target audience by providing consultations, media pitching and social media management to that end. 

 

Shadonna Mcphaul’s 20 year long service in the United States Air Force has equipped her with extensive public relations skills. She has expertly served the military in the various fields of Public Affairs, Administrative Support, Knowledge Operations Management, Human Resources & Logistics Management, Command & Control and Religion & Resiliency Support. Her expertise in public relations has earned her several awards and a number of magazine features. She has also co-authored a best-selling book titled ‘Shift On’ and the former host of radio show, The Mo You Know

 

Her versatile military career and equally versatile entrepreneurial run have both snowballed into what is now a very large body of knowledge in public relations and media. Her company The Mo You Know, provides small businesses with a number of services ranging from consultations, marketing, social media management and media pitching. These services are excellently provided to ensure results for small businesses and entrepreneurs who are just starting out

As a successful veteran entrepreneur, Shadonna Mcphaul has decided to help veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners build brand awareness in the media driven industry. With a large number of businesses battling for media attention and brand awareness, small businesses can tend to be eclipsed by larger businesses in the media. Recognizing this, Shadonna Mcphaul plans to use her extensive knowledge and experience in public relations to help veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners reach their customers and target audience through the media. This opportunity will equip veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners with needed information and tools to scale the media and build brand awareness for their various businesses. 

 

Veteran entrepreneurs and veteran small business owners should therefore anticipate and prepare for this opportunity to forge a successful and long lasting path for their businesses by increasing the media presence of their businesses and as a result, grow their businesses. Shadonna Mcphaul and her media consulting and marketing company The Mo You Know, LLC will help all veteran entrepreneurs and business owners who will make use of the opportunity they have provided. Shadonna Mcphaul is also very excited to provide this opportunity for veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners being one herself and hopes that the outcome will be successful and beneficial to all of the participants. 

To learn more, visit https://shadonnamcphaul.com/

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Woodpeckers Announce Partnership With TJ Robinson Life Center

  

 

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The Fayetteville Woodpeckers have partnered with the TJ Robinson Life Center to advance youth involvement in baseball. The donation will provide youth with free access to baseball equipment and other opportunities to learn about the sport of baseball.  

  

The Woodpeckers Foundation and Community Leaders Program donated $10,000 to the TJ Robinson Life Center, a new multi-sport and fitness community center in Hope Mills, North Carolina. The TJ Robinson Life Center focuses on providing youth with equal opportunities, regardless of socioeconomic status.  Funds will be used to purchase batting cages and baseball equipment, including bats, gloves, helmets and a pitching machine. The purpose of the donation is to encourage youth to learn about baseball and be involved in baseball without financial barriers. This donation is part of the Community Leaders Program, which supports youth sports and military initiatives in the Fayetteville area. 

 

In addition, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers will host a free “Day of Play” at the TJ Robinson Life Center. Members of the TJ Robinson Life Center will be able to learn about baseball and participate in a skills clinic run by players of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. For more information on the Woodpeckers Foundation or the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, please visit www.fayettevillewoodpeckers.com.   

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NC Works Gets Spring Lake, NC back to Work

NC Works Career Center, Cumberland County WILL CONDUCT A MAJOR TRAINING, INFORMATIONAL, RESOURCE AND EMPLOYMENT EVENT WHICH MAY SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT SPRING LAKE’S RESURGENT RETURN TO VITALITY AND VIABILITY.

NC WORKS CAREER CENTER CUMBERLAND COUNTY is hosting the First Annual Spring Lake Community Career and Resource Festival. This event will be a 3 day affair conducted on 18, 24 and 25 June 2022, as delineated in the following:

 

Day One       18 June 2022    10am – 3pm  

The initial day will be a week prior to the actual career/resource event. This period will be utilized to provide job seekers with critical soft skills training (resume writing, interviewing, dress for success, job search techniques, etc.) in advance of the actual career/resource fair.

 

Day Two       24 June 2022     6pm – 8pm  

 The second event will be a “Mixer” for interested employers and jobseekers. It will offer the unique opportunity for employers and job seekers to meet informally in a relaxed environment, in order to, forge relationships and exchange information.

 

Day Three    25 June 2022      10am- 3pm   

The third day is the actual career/resource fair.  More than 100 employers and resource agencies, food trucks, music have been invited.  We hope to draw 600-700 job seeking candidates from Spring Lake, Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, Cumberland, Harnett,Sampson, Moore, Lee, Robeson Counties and throughout theSandhills Region.

 

Though Veterans/Transitioning Service Members/Military Spouses are first priority, this event is open to EVERYONE 16 years of age and older.   

Employers invited to participate include: Amazon, Chemours, NC Department of Public Safety, Kellogg’s, Lowe’s, Duke Energy, KBR, General Dynamics, Cumberland County Sheriffs Department, US Border Patrol, NC Highway Patrol, Cumberland County Schools and many more. Employment opportunities will be available in positions ranging from entry level to management.  

The event is no cost to either employers or job seekers. For additional information relating to this event contact:

Dwight A. Butler         910 912-2403  dwight.butler@nccommerce.com

Or

Chester A. Lambert      910 912-2419   chester.lambert@nccommerce.com

Or

Veronica Rozier         910 912-2432 veronica.rozier@nccommerce.com  

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Dinosaur World Returns To Sweet Valley Ranch NC

Fayetteville, North Carolina – Sweet Valley Ranch in Fayetteville, North Carolina announces the return of Dinosaur World, the most  popular attraction on the ranch and the largest permanent dinosaur attraction in the state of North Carolina. Situated on over 300 acres of land, Sweet Valley Ranch is a great attraction site to bring a family or group of friends to. With an already large collection of farm animals from over five continents,  comprising of Llamas, miniature horses, donkeys, chickens, and many more, the big, prehistoric dinosaurs of Dinosaur World make an even bigger return to Sweet Valley Ranch in the Cumberland County community. 

Sweet Valley Ranch owners, Fred and Anita Surgeon,  using their background in agriculture and livestock farming equip the various attractions on the farm with a wide range of intriguing seasonal events packed with adventures for each visiting family and group to enjoy. These activities are uniquely tailored to leave everyone, irrespective of their age, truly excited. 

Fully packed with games for children with their inflatable parks, 35 foot dinosaur slide, ATV rides, carnival games, the newly added bowling games and more fun activities in the 3,500 square feet bouncy playground just for the kids. Adults and adolescents are not left out of the fun experience as they get to meet the Bramham Bull which is also the Sweet Valley Ranch mascot ‘Tiny’, Burmese Star Tortoise and other beautiful farm animals, on the farm tour. Adults can also choose to tour the farm on the Go-Kart Nature Trail Rides for a truly exhilarating experience on the farm. Furthermore, adults along with the children can also get to ride on the Dinosaur train and get to see some of the dinosaurs in the Dinosaur World attraction site. 

The seasonal events in Sweet Valley Ranch include Springtime Adventures, the Halloween-themed Backwoods Terror Ranch, Festival of Lights during the merry period of Christmas, Tiny’s Fall Adventures and of course, the incredible Dinosaur World. These seasonal events in the attraction also come with amazing music performed by awesome music bands from around the world for the “Music at the Farm” Concert Series August 20 and October 15th.

Dinosaur World houses over 40 dinosaurs all carefully placed in a befitting natural habitat for the magnificent dinosaurs which have been made to be very life-like from the smallest dinosaur measuring at 4 feet to the tallest dinosaur at a towering 14 feet. Guests can either choose to walk or shuttle through the dinosaur trail where they’ll get to experience the whole of Dinosaur World in a fun and informative way with lots and lots of exciting facts about each dinosaur on display.

The Dinosaur World attraction provides a source of unforgettable and surreal adventure for each family and group visiting the Sweet Valley Ranch. Dinosaur World also has a fossil museum; where dinosaur fossils are put on display, a fossil dig for children to unearth the T-Rex believed to be buried in Dinosaur World according to the Sweet Valley Ranch scientist, dino rides and many more elating attractions. Along the dinosaur trail, guests can also find the newly added ice-age themed cave, which is home to some fascinating prehistoric creatures. 

According to Surgeon, 40,000 guests were available  for the 2021 launch of seasonal events. Sweet Valley Ranch expects 75,000 guests for this year’s run of seasonal events with the return of the most popular attraction on the ranch; Dinosaur World. 

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Surgeon and Associates announces new sponsorship for 2022 WIDU Anniversary

Surgeon And Associates Sponsors Epic Festival Of Praise Event WIDU Anniversary In 2022

March 2022: The 2022 WIDU Anniversary Festival of Praise, hosted by Bryan Honda, is all set to kick off this April. On Saturday, April 30, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, and Hezekiah Walker will all perform at the Crown Coliseum as part of this year’s event.

Surgeon and Associates’ founder, Fred Surgeon, Joins The WIDU Anniversary as a sponsor for this epic festival of praise event. Fred Surgeon is the chairman of the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and runs several successful businesses. 

WIDU is a locally owned radio station that broadcasts to Cumberland County and the neighboring areas of Fayetteville. The WIDU Anniversary brings together some of the most well-known and popular Christian artists in front of a group of people who are religious.

Key Highlights

  • Performance by Fred Hammond, a musician, composer, producer, arranger, playwright, film producer/director, and multimedia entertainment Since 1985, Fred Hammond has been a pioneer in gospel music. Hammond has impacted pop superstars such as Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Jamie Foxx, and others as a progenitor of ‘Urban Praise & Worship.’

  • Performance by Israel Houghton, a six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer-songwriter, bandleader, and innovator whose 20-year career with the musical collective NewBreed has carried him worldwide, evolving and adapting in unexpected ways throughout a pivotal period in music and culture.

  • Performance by Bishop Hezekiah Xzavier Walker, Jr. is a Grammy Award-winning gospel music musician and the creator and leader of the Love Fellowship Choir (LFC) and the Pastor and Bishop of the Love Fellowship Tabernacle. Hezekiah Walker, a Stellar and GRAMMY® Award winner, has a track record of delivering songs that have served as anthems of hope and inspiration for the church for more than thirty years. Hezekiah Walker, dubbed “the hip-hop pastor,” has introduced many young people to the gospel and choral music and has demonstrated that he is not afraid to use modern vernacular and recording techniques to broaden his fan base and worship base.

Businessman Fred Surgeon invites everyone to join him for the WIDU anniversary concert at the farm at Sweet Valley Ranch all summer long. For more details, visit the link here

About Surgeon and Associates

The founder of Surgeon & Associates, Inc., Fred Surgeon held various titles in a wide range of professions over the years. He comes from an agricultural family with strong roots in agriculture, cattle, dog breeding, and other facets of farming. He founded Surgeon & Associates, Inc. in 2009. The goal of Surgeons & Associates is to provide value-driven and diverse growth built on a foundation of loyalty, integrity, efficiency, work ethic, family-centered values, and a strong work ethic.

Contact Details

Corporate Office:

733 Bargain Street,

Fayetteville, NC 28303

Training Center:

314 Fields Drive,

Aberdeen, NC 28315

Training Center:

2515 Watson Ave

Sanford NC, 27332 

(910) 689-0539