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Surgeon and Associates announces new sponsorship for 2022 WIDU Anniversary

Post author By Themoyouknow
Post date March 26, 2022

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

Businesswoman Latesha Isbell Howard advocates for economic equity for minority women-owned businesses

Post author By Themoyouknow
Post date March 26, 2022

Businesswoman Latesha Isbell Howard advocates for economic equity for minority women-owned businesses

Find out more at www.successwithlatesha.com.

“The problems of racial injustice and economic injustice cannot be solved without a radical redistribution of political and economic power.”

– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In the business world rooted in racism and economic inequity, we can either talk about the problem or take action. Latesha Isbell Howard, a business management consultant and marketing manager for a Fortune 500 company, is all about action. With over 25 years in the business industry, she noticed a problem within her community with the lack of financial knowledge, access to capital, and entrepreneurship education, so she decided to launch Savvy Diva Enterprises.

“A lot of us were not taught about credit and personal finances,” said Howard. “Financial literacy and entrepreneurship aren’t taught in high school or college, and that’s why I offer these services.”

Her company specializes in business credit, funding solutions, education and resources for minority female entrepreneurs. She also provides additional resources that support personal credit optimization, helping clients to become lender ready.

Operating in the corporate world with her Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in Finance, Howard has gained valuable expertise to help her clients to structure, fund, and operate their small businesses like Fortune 500 companies.

“I love what I do, but I am only making small ripples in the ocean. God says it’s time to go bigger!” said Howard. And this is why she has launched a huge initiative to serve 2,300 minority women-owned businesses annually. Savvy Diva Enterprises has developed an entrepreneurship academy, small business incubator, community development loan fund, real estate investing program, and youth financial literacy and entrepreneurship program.

“This is a call to action to every bank with CRA goals, every corporation or municipality with community and economic development goals, every philanthropist that wants to leave a legacy, and every government funding program that supports entrepreneurship or financial literacy. We’re also seeking partnerships with nonprofits whose mission aligns with ours,” said Howard. To learn more about how you can support this initiative, click here.

“Together we can change the lives of an underrepresented, underserved, and underutilized population,” said Howard. A study by McKinsey & Company states that “in a parity scenario, Black-owned businesses would generate $1.6 trillion more than they do today.” This point illustrates why economic equity is vitally important.

This trailblazing wife, mother, entrepreneur, and stage 3 breast cancer survivor lights up when she talks about teaching clients how to turn their passion into a plan and transform the plan into profits. “I love to see people win; helping these women level up in their business and finances is my life purpose,” said Howard.

To find out more, interested parties are invited to visit www.successwithlatesha.com

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Sweet Valley Ranch Founders Kick-Off “Sweet Valley Ranch Gives Back”

Post author By Themoyouknow
Post date March 26, 2022

Fred and Anita Surgeon, the founders of Sweet Valley Ranch, support nonprofits organizations with learning agriculture, livestock, and other aspects of farming. https://www.sweetvalleyranchnc.com/

Fayetteville, North Carolina: Sweet Valley Ranch is a 300-acre working farm in Fayetteville, North Carolina, owned by Fred and Anita Surgeon. The couple is animal lovers, supports agriculture, and has vast business experience.

In 2021, Anita Surgeon launched the Sweet Valley Ranch Gives Back program. This program supports the farm while giving back to the community by helping people and creating opportunities.

Through this program, they have already raised over $25,000, and now their new goal for 2022 is $50,000. To accomplish their goal and give back to the community. Anita wants them to achieve this goal with her and provide their valuable time and talent to volunteer to make a real difference.

Sweet Valley Ranch-An Overview

As mentioned above, Sweet Valley Ranch is a farm located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Home to approximately 350 animals from five continents, it boasts three ponds, a reptile house, an exotic aviary, a gift shop, amusement rides, go-kart trails, and much more. Sweet Valley Ranch sponsors the “Music at the Farm” concert series every year. Besides this, there are five more major attractions held annually.

• Springtime Adventures,

• Dinosaur World,

• Tiny’s Corn Maze,

• Backwoods Terror Ranch,

• and the Festival of Lights.

Sweet Valley Ranch offers a variety of exciting seasonal activities for the entire family. Dinosaur World, a yearly seasonal event at the ranch, transports visitors back to prehistoric times. Over 35 life-size dinosaurs, most of which are animatronic, will be explored by visitors. A prehistoric museum is included in the tour, and children can participate in a fossil excavation to round out their exciting excursion.

Backwoods Terror Ranch is one of the region’s largest outdoor haunted attractions. Stay until midnight to experience the thrills of their Backwoods Terror Ranch, where the farm is turned into a terrifying adventure likely to inspire screams! Guests will spend nearly an hour navigating fivescary mazes, including a 1-acre graveyard. The enjoyment continues with a 10-acre corn maze and a pumpkin patch each fall.

Each year, when the year draws to a close, the Sweet Valley Ranch offers events for the holiday celebration, which culminates in their Festival of Lights. The entire farm is illuminated from beginning to end, creating a spectacular winter wonderland.

Sweet Valley Ranch offers something for every age. So, to expand the operations and give back to the community. If you want to know more about Fred and Anita Surgeon, visit www.surgeonandassociates.com.

About Sweet Valley Ranch

Sweet Valley Ranch is owned and operated by Fred and Anita Surgeon. It is a USDA licensed meat processing facility located on more than 300 acres in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This division of Surgeon & Associates is located just a few miles away from I-95 in Fayetteville. The farm is best described as being a place where nature meets adventure.

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Veteran, Entrepreneur, And Influencer ShaDonna “Mo”McPhaul Teams Up With ADP

Post author By Themoyouknow
Post date March 18, 2022

For Immediate Release

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Veteran, Entrepreneur, And Influencer ShaDonna “Mo”McPhaul Teams Up With ADP

ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul is a retired Air Force veteran passionate about helping businesses connect with new audiences to bring awareness to their products and services through “The Mo You Know.” As Chief Executive Officer and Founder, her vision for The “Mo You Know” is to be a conduit for businesses to connect with their target audiences.

Her new partnership with ADP, which provides payroll and human resource solutions for businesses that empower them to thrive in the changing world of work, further extends her dedication to helping businesses of all sizes achieve success.

“I’m truly excited about working with ADP to help businesses grow and scale while taking care of their employees. Many businesses were faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. ADP was instrumental in helping the White House with solutions to help our business community stay afloat.” said Mo McPhaul.

Both Mo and ADP share a dedication to a culture that offers meaningful work, opportunities for advancement, competitive compensation and benefits, and training and development that also acknowledges the importance of having a work-family balance that meets everyone’s needs.

Through this partnership, Mo and ADP will provide businesses with the information and knowledge necessary in the ever-changing and complex area of payroll and Human Resources. These are often areas small and mid-size companies struggle with, especially those that are on a growth trajectory.

About ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul

Mo has been featured in GI Jobs Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, Be Encouraged Magazine, Life in the Overflow Magazine, Women’s View Magazine, The Huffington Post, The State of New Office of African American Affairs Statewide Focus Magazine, the Fayetteville Observer, The Fayetteville Press, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox.

She has received several awards and recognition, including the Special Achievement Award from the NAACP-Honolulu Branch, The Mountaire Farms “Better Carolina Award, and the Values.com “Hero of the Month” for January 2015.

The Mo You Know Growth Impact Radio Show is featured on WIDU 1600AM and 99.7FM.

Press Contact

ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul

(910) 463-9494

www.shadonnamcphaul.com

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Business owners looking for nonprofits to support

Post author By Themoyouknow
Post date March 14, 2022

Sweet Valley Ranch Founders Looking For Nonprofits To Support

Fred and Anita Surgeon, the founders of Sweet Valley Ranch, are looking for nonprofits to support agriculture, livestock, and other aspects of farming. https://www.sweetvalleyranchnc.com/

In 2021, Anita Surgeon launched the Sweet Valley Ranch Gives Back program. This program supports the farm while giving back to the community by helping people and creating opportunities.

Through this program, she has already raised over $25,000, and now her new goal for 2022 is $50,000. In order to accomplish her goal and give back to the community, she invites nonprofits for support, especially from VS, SC, and VA. She wants them to achieve this goal with her and provide their valuable time and talent to volunteer to make a real difference.

Sweet Valley Ranch-An Overview

As mentioned above, Sweet Valley Ranch is a farm located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Home to approximately 350 animals from five continents, it boasts three ponds, a reptile house, an exotic aviary, a gift shop, amusement rides, go-kart trails, and much more. Sweet Valley Ranch organizes the “Music at the Farm” concert series every year. Besides this, there are five more major attractions held annually.

Springtime Adventures,
Dinosaur World,
Tiny’s Corn Maze,
backwoods terror ranch,
and the Festival of Lights.

Backwoods Terror Ranch is one of the region’s largest outdoor haunted attractions. Stay until midnight to experience the thrills of their Backwoods Terror Ranch, where the farm is turned into a terrifying adventure likely to inspire screams! Guests will spend nearly an hour navigating six scary mazes, including a 14-acre graveyard. Each fall, the enjoyment continues with a 10-acre corn maze and a pumpkin patch.

Sweet Valley Ranch offers something for every age. So, in order to expand the operations and giving back to the community, Anita is asking for more nonprofits’ support, aiming at local NC, SC, and VA families. Anyone interested or wanting to know more about the opportunity can call (844) 622-3276 or (844) 787-3276. If you want to know more about Fred and Anita Surgeon, visit www.surgeonandassociates.com.

About Sweet Valley Ranch

Contact Details

Sweet Valley Ranch

2990 Sunnyside School Road

Fayetteville, NC 28312

Phone: (844) 622-3276 or (844) 787-3276

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Thornton Park Venues Team Up To Host St. Patrick’s Day Block Party In Orlando.

Post author By modernprofits
Post date March 11, 2022

Orlando FL – Friday, March 11th, 2022 – The Thornton Park St. Patrick’s Day block party is back for local residents to enjoy and celebrate the day. The restaurants and bars of Washington Street in the Thornton Park District are teaming up to host this amazing event for the community.

A team effort from The 808 Orlando, Cavo’s Bar & Kitchen, Burton’s Thornton Park, and Graffiti Junktion will create this awesome event they are calling SHAMROCK THE BLOCK on St. Patrick’s Day!

Guests will enjoy street games including beer pong, flip cup, cornhole, and beer relays!

The event will offer prizes, exclusive drink specials, amazing local food, live music, DJs, professional photography, and a March Madness viewing area.

Guests will enjoy three complimentary drinks getting their choice of Tito’s, Tullamore Dew, Guinness, or Miller Lite with their event ticket. Admission to the event will be only $10 in advance and $15 the day of the event.

The venues will give you a variety of dining and cocktailing experiences to enjoy throughout the day.

At The 808 guests are transported to an old-school, laid-back surf shack where the vibe is relaxed and everyone is welcome. Their Hawaiian “inspired” menu has offerings for every taste including fresh seafood, plate lunches. Their full liquor bar features delectable tropical concoctions with fresh ingredients and exotic spirits.

Cavo’s Bar & Kitchen is a fun, casual sports bar in the heart of Thornton Park. They offer solid cocktails and Northeast (Philly & NYC) influenced cuisine. They have a cool comfortable vibe for hanging out or watching all the games.

Burton’s Thornton Park is a casual bar in the Thornton Park district popular amongst locals. They offer beer, booze, and wine to quench their patron’s thirst while they hang out and play pool, darts, golden tee, pinball, and watch sports on 16 TVs.

Graffiti Junktion is a casual neighborhood setting sports bar offering a full-service bar and food menu. Enjoy the hand-painted graffiti on the walls and tables by local artists while you watch the big game on multiple high-def TVs, or turn up on everyone’s favorite tunes.

For anyone living or visiting the Orlando area The Thornton Park District’s SHAMROCK THE BLOCK party is the place to be for St. Patricks Day fun. The party will start on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 12:00 PM and continue till 10:00 PM on 808 East Washington Street in Orlando Florida 32801.

Get tickets and more info at: shamrockblock.eventbrite.com

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Businessman Fred Surgeon is Inviting Veterans to Join Surgeon & Associates and help to Expand His Empire

Post author By Themoyouknow
Post date March 9, 2022

March 2022: Surgeon & Associates, a leading family-owned company, is stepping forward to help veterans transition back to civilian life. The company is hiring veterans to expand its operations, help economic impact on their communities, and give a source of earnings to them.

The businessman and the founder of Surgeon & Associates Fred Surgeon said that there is something for everyone under the company tree. The company believes that hiring veterans will enable them to fill crucial mid-and upper-level management jobs, lowering expenses, decreasing attrition, and increasing company performance. It gives veterans a regular income and helps Fred Surgeon expand his empire while helping the economic impact on the communities.

Fred believes that veterans are an excellent source of talent. They have unique abilities and considerable skills gained through real-world, high-pressure experience. Veterans are trainable leaders, know how to take constructive criticism, are dedicated, and are goal-driven. Work ethic, loyalty, and the ability to work well as part of a team are desirable attributes employers look for when posting a job description. Individuals who have served in the United States military possess all of these qualities (and more).

Since 2006, Surgeon & Associates has offered employment to various individuals. Now the company is focusing on hiring veterans for different roles. The company invites the most enthusiastic and dedicated veterans to work in healthcare, residential cleaning, commercial cleaning, outdoor pest control, property inspection, farming and agritourism, and carpet cleaning.

This job opportunity is for veterans who are unsure of what career route they want to take but want to do something in their career. They can choose from the various work opportunities offered by Surgeon & Associates.

The main focus of Fred Surgeon at Surgeons & Associates is to recruit and develop military talent with exceptional training programs that help them transition to the private sector and also help him to expand his business.

So, if you are a veteran or know someone looking for a new career opportunity, get in touch with Surgeons & Associates today to explore the job opportunities. https://www.surgeonandassociates.com/

About Surgeon & Associates

Entrepreneur Fred Surgeon is the founder of Surgeon & Associates, Inc. He 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 mission of Surgeons & Associates is to provide value-driven and diverse growth built on a foundation of loyalty, integrity, efficiency, work ethic, and family-centered values. The company’s goal is to provide an excellent place to work and believes that a good person in the community is important to its success.

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New Direct Response Marketing Service Poised To Change The Digital Marketing Landscape For Rural Ohio.

Post author By modernprofits
Post date March 9, 2022

March 15th, 2022-15Urbana, OH – Looking to change the digital marketing landscape for rural Ohio businesses, BKXX Enterprises, LLC announces the launch of their innovative new direct response marketing agency. This agency is dedicated to helping home service businesses in rural Ohio attract more clients and grow their businesses. With over a decade of experience in sales and marketing, BKXX Enterprises, LLC is poised to bring more exposure to the home service businesses in central Ohio.

Forged out of the crucible of the pandemic of 2020, Brandon saw a need to help local home service businesses get found. The frustrating attempts to hire a local landscaper opened his eyes to many local companies’ problems in establishing an online presence.

“My wife was getting on my case to get our yard cleaned up.” Says Brandon, Owner of BKXX Enterprises, LLC. “The problem was, no matter which company I found, there just wasn’t enough information to make a decision. So we just did it ourselves.”

The websites he found delivered little to no information searching for a solution. The lack of reviews made it challenging to build trust and authority. Brandon realized that these businesses are losing thousands of dollars a day by not having a solid digital foundation to promote their services.

BKXX Enterprises solves the problems that plague local home service businesses affordably. Utilizing a direct response approach, the marketing agency services of BKXX Enterprises set the foundations of the local companies with local SEO, content marketing, and paid advertising.

Called the Business Growth Accelerator, this all-in-one solution allows home service businesses to

* manage business listings on over 60 directories

*stay in touch with customers via social media, text, and email

*manage the reputation of the business in real-time

*understand who the ideal client is with deep website analytics

*follow up a website visit with direct mail touch

The Business Growth Accelerator has already proven to be a great success with a month-over-month doubling of leads generated for J&J Automotive Specialists, a local service business, from its Google Business Profile listing alone.

“When I was searching for an agency to get my auto service shop off the ground, I didn’t realize there were so many local marketing agencies in Urbana, OH. After finding BKXX Enterprises at the top of the search results and speaking with Brandon about the services I needed. I knew I made a good choice when I saw my leads double in the month of February.” John A., Owner J&J Automotive Specialists.

Brandon is excited to have the opportunity to bring more life to his local community and surrounding areas. He hopes to achieve this by helping local home service businesses attract additional clients. BKXX Enterprises, LLC’s success will lead to more significant economic development and increased job opportunities.

For more information on BKXX Enterprises, LLC and their new marketing agency, please visit their website or call (740) 359-7180. Businesses interested in learning more about how this agency can help them grow should contact the team today to schedule a free consultation. Time is of the essence; don’t let your competition get found before you do.

Please visit their website here: http://bkxxmarketing.agency/getfound

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HER Week; HER Fayetteville, A celebration for International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month

Post author By Themoyouknow
Post date March 3, 2022

(Fayetteville, N.C.) –

A group of women leaders from the City of Fayetteville, Center for Economic Empowerment & Development (CEED), The Women of Power Society, Piedmont Natural Gas, Coldwell Banker, Public Works Commission (PWC), and Fayetteville Greater Chamber swiftly came together to develop an idea around celebrating International Women’s Day (March 8th) and Women’s History Month (March) with an inclusive event for women, thus HER Week; HER Fayetteville was created. HER Week; HER Fayetteville, will be a week of events starting on Monday, March 7th through Friday, March 11th where registrants will participate in both in-person around the city and virtual events online on Facebook @herweeknc and @wbcfay.

The mission of HER Week; HER Fayetteville is to celebrate and empower women through education, networking, mentoring, and partnerships to promote opportunities for all women throughout Fayetteville. Efforts to celebrate HER Week; HER Fayetteville will focus on Heart, Equality, and Resilience, celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

The recent pandemic created an even greater gap in the resources and needs of women in our community. As we find ourselves slowly moving forward into recovery, it is more important than ever to build an environment where we incite positive change and strengthen community connections. “Fayetteville was the home of the first SBA supported Women’s Business Center in the state of NC, I am proud to say that was here at CEED. The pandemic showed us our work is not done. Now more than ever, we must continue to provide analysis, education, medical assistance, childcare assistance, business training, and loan funds for women. We need to continue to develop programs and policies with a better understanding of the needs of women in our community that will ultimately help them to succeed.” said Suzy Hrabovsky, Executive Director, CEED and Co-Chair of HER Week; HER Fayetteville.

HER Week; HER Fayetteville makes a purposeful distinction using the word ‘HER’ because it is possessive and speaks to the empowerment of women to create the community they want to see. It symbolizes women taking ownership for HER Week; HER Fayetteville and leading HER Community. HER Week; HER Fayetteville will become a part of our community’s local fabric with events to celebrate, motivate, and empower women. As we roll out HER Week; HER Fayetteville, other community partners are coming to the table in collaboration such as Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Greater Fayetteville United, and Cool Spring Downtown District and we look forward to many more.

“The City of Fayetteville is excited to be a founding partner in HER Week; HER Fayetteville. The vision for the City is to be a culturally diverse and inclusive city that is safe, prosperous, innovative, and unified. HER Week; HER Fayetteville collaboration advances this vision with actions designed to contribute to the progress of women in our community, ensuring opportunities to flourish in career, in family, in community, and in business” said Rebecca Jackson, City of Fayetteville’s Chief of Staff and Co-Chair of HER Week; HER Fayetteville.

HER Week; HER Fayetteville Itinerary:

Monday, March 7 – #HERFayetteville Kick-Off Brunch Day

Cape Fear Botanical Gardens for event set up. Guests will arrive for a celebratory brunch at 10:00 AM and will open with a City of Fayetteville Proclamation from the City of Fayetteville Mayor, a special keynote delivery from Elaine Marshall, NC Secretary of State, as well as other inspirational activities and speakers highlighting women’s advancements in leadership, community, and business. Participants will receive a special gift bag with goodies promoting the event as well as other gifts and coupons from other businesses in the area. Tickets are available online starting at $38 (scholarships available for those that qualify – See event page for details)

Tuesday, March 8 – #HERStory Day

Fayetteville women will take to social media to share their personal stories of strength and success in their communities. Women will receive prompts via email once they are registered. WBCFAY will be promoting locally known authors/ clientele from the WBCFay Facebook page. The Cumberland County Library will be sharing a special reading list of Women’s History Books to read. There is also a MYSTERY POPUP evening networking event planned – Must be registered to receive location!

Wednesday, March 9 – #HERHealth Day

This day will be all virtual events! This may involve us doing fun exercises on a zoom video or talking about our mental and physical health. Wear your #HERFayetteville T-Shirts! (TSHIRTS Available for purchase online at herweek.org or Facebook @herweeknc)

Thursday, March 10 – #HERPitch Day

This event will be held at Segra Stadium with up to $10,000 in grants provided to the best pitches from local small businesses. The funding for the grants is provided by CEED Women’s Fund and the City of Fayetteville Developmental Department. Leading up to this Pitch competition event, WBCFAY will be giving training on “How to Pitch Your Business”. Participants will send in their slides/applications to WBCFAY. Everyone is invited to view the competition live at Segra from 1pm until 4pm when the winner will be announced. Seating limited must register to be in the audience. No fee but prior registration required.

Friday, March 11 – #HERBusiness Day

Tag your favorite woman-owned businesses in Fayetteville and stay tuned for the for business grand openings we have planned for this day by WBCFAY and the Chamber of Commerce. You MUST register to get your invites! Cool Spring District will be providing Cool Spring District Woman-Owned businesses with a special window decal celebrating Woman’s History Month.

HER Week; HER Fayetteville would not be possible without the generous contributions from our inaugural sponsors: 2022 HER Week current sponsors:

• The City of Fayetteville including the Economic and Community Development Department supporting HER Pitch

• CEED

• Women of Power Society of NC

• Caldwell Banker

• Piedmont Natural Gas

• Greater Fayetteville Chamber

• Public Works Commission

• Fayetteville State University

For more information and ticket purchases, please visit www.herweek.org or follow us on Facebook at @herweeknc.

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About The Center for Economic Empowerment & Development:

The Center for Economic Empowerment & Development, CEED, a 501 (c)3 organization that promotes economic and personal development. CEED is home to two programs: The Women’s Business Center of Fayetteville and CEED Capital, a microlending program. Our mission is to promote growth, productiveness, and well-being through business services counseling, education, information, advocacy programs, and providing small business loans to microbusinesses. CEED works with other community agencies to achieve this goal and has a solid history of helping socially and economically disadvantaged women, men, and families through our specialized programs. CEED delivers a $10 million per year impact to the Sandhills Region of North Carolina through programs. To learn more about CEED, please visit www.ncceed.org

The City of Fayetteville is a dynamic, culturally-rich community committed to high performance, transparency, and innovation. Directly adjacent to Fort Bragg, Fayetteville is home to more than 210,000 residents. The mission of the City is to provide sustainable, high-quality public services for our communities to thrive and businesses to grow. With creative energy, vibrant history, and compassionate people, Fayetteville always finds a way. That’s why we are America’s Can Do City. To learn more about the City of Fayetteville and City departments or services, please visit Fayetteville the mission of HER Week; HER Fayetteville is to celebrate and empower women through education, networking, mentoring, and partnerships to promote opportunities for all women throughout Fayetteville. Efforts to celebrate HER Week; HER Fayetteville will focus on Heart, Equality, and Resilience, celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month follow. us on Facebook or Instagram.

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E.E. Smith High School Sports Hall of Fame Announces Inaugural Class of Inductees

Post author By Themoyouknow
Post date March 3, 2022

Press Contact

LaVar Wright

wright.lavar@gmail.com

(910) 988 8447

For Immediate Release

Fayetteville, North Carolina

The National Association of E.E. Smith Alumni and Friends Inc recently formed a Sports Hall of Fame (HOF) and is proud to announce its inaugural class of inductees. Its mission is to recognize and honor the noteworthy achievements and contributions of student-athletes, teams, coaches, school staff, and volunteers who donated extraordinary amounts of time and talent to the athletic program at E.E. Smith High School, Fayetteville, NC.

During the annual E.E. Smith High School alumni reunion weekend, on May 29, the 2022 class will be inducted into the E. E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame at the Ramada by Wyndham at 1707 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC. We invite friends, family, alumni, and the community to attend the first of many ceremonies to honor the 2022 Hall of Fame class. This is a semi-formal affair, and you must show proof of vaccination card or negative test result within 72 hours of the event, at the door to attend. Please contact John Brown at jbrown1098@aol.com or (267) 625-4464.

The inaugural class includes 6 coaches and 15 players with distinguished achievements at the high school, college, or professional levels in their respective sports.

E.E. Smith High School High Sports Hall of Fame Inaugural Class

COACHES

Dennis (D.T.) Carter – Graduated from EES in 1939 and returned as coach in 1952. Won a pair of state football titles. Nationally recognized for his intramural program.

William J. Carver Jr. – Versatile athlete who starred at E.E. Smith and Hampton Institute, now Hampton University. He served as an assistant coach for the football and baseball teams before becoming the head coach in both sports. Later served many years in administration for Cumberland County Schools and as Athletic Director at Fayetteville State University.

David (D.S.) Kelly – Head football and basketball coach at EES, winning the state basketball title in 1950.

Isaiah (Ike) Walker Sr. – Member of the 1950 state championship basketball team. He returned to EES in 1960 and coached numerous sports, and took his 1985 basketball team to the state finals.

Latanya (Dee) Hardy – Star basketball player at EES and UNC-Pembroke. As a coach, she guided her team to conference titles in volleyball and basketball. In addition, her 2020 basketball team shared the 3-A state title.

Roy McNeill – Played basketball at Fayetteville State University, where he was twice MVP. He coached basketball at EES from 1993-99 with a 185-62 record. His teams won three sectional titles.

PLAYERS

Charles Baggett – Record-setting quarterback at Michigan State University. He played professionally in the CFL. In addition, he spent many years coaching in Division 1 college football programs and in the NFL.

Brian Bulluck – Three-sport star at EES who played for North Carolina State University and later with the Indianapolis Colts.

Aaron Curry – Played at Wake Forest University where he won the Butkus Award and in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders. He is currently a defensive assistant and linebacker coach for the Seattle Seahawks.

Russell Davis – Played at the University of North Carolina and in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, and the New York Giants.

Joey Evans – Versatile athlete who played defensive end at the University of North Carolina and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Bishop Harris – Three-sport star at EES who attended North Carolina College, now North Carolina Central University (NCCU). He later served as the head football coach at NCCU. He also coached for several Division 1 college programs and spent 14 years as an assistant coach in the NFL.

Joe Harris – Played at Georgia Tech. As a member of the Los Angeles Rams, he was the first Fayetteville player to appear in an NFL Super Bowl game.

Jason Terrell Hunter – Played college football at Appalachian State University, where he made All-Conference and second-team All-American. He also played in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, and Oakland Raiders.

Luther (Nick) Jeralds– Played at North Carolina College, now North Carolina Central University, and briefly in the NFL. He was later involved in local and state politics. A Cumberland County Middle School and the football stadium at Fayetteville State University are named in his memory.

Jimmy Raye – A three-sport starter at E.E. Smith, he was All-State in football and basketball. He was the quarterback for the famed 1966 Michigan State University team, which tied Notre Dame University 10-10 in the “game of the century.” Those two teams were National Co-Champions of College football in 1966. He coached briefly in college before spending 36 years as an NFL assistant coach.

Mark Smith – Played running back at EES, went on to play wide receiver at the University of North Carolina, and was drafted by the Washington Redskins.

Larry Tearry – All-ACC center at Wake Forest University, he started two seasons with the Detroit Lions in the NFL.

Demarcus (Tank) Tyler – Starred at North Caroling State University and played in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Carolina Panthers.

Dimitrius Underwood – Played for Nick Saban at Michigan State University. He was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings and also played with the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys.

Doug Wilkerson – Star player attended North Carolina Central University. He was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by the Houston Oilers. Spent 14 seasons with San Diego Chargers. He was named to three consecutive Pro Bowls and was first-team All-Pro in 1982.