Fayetteville Today

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission has announced a collaboration with Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) to host the Next Generation Business Summit. The event is scheduled for May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tony Rand Student Center on FTCC’s campus.

The summit aims to assist attendees in developing high-level strategies and addressing critical challenges in their business development or job search journeys. It offers participants the opportunity to interact directly with industry experts, encouraging face-to-face discussions that facilitate better understanding of panelists' perspectives and clarification of attendees' own goals and strategies.

The panel will include Kwame Molden, Co-Founder & President of SPGBK Watches; J'Kwan Fulmore, Owner of Er'Body Eatz and Former Pro-Athlete Chef; Chris Dixon, Designer-Timberland Energy Founder at St. Footwear; Derrick McArthur, Economic Development Manager with the City of Fayetteville; Eric Anderson, Founding Partner of Black Label Access; Jessica Jones, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Becoming Counseling Services; and Adriel Hortiales-Lynch, Owner & CEO of Opulence Productions.

Registration for the business summit can be done via https://qrco.de/NEXTGEN

The Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission was established to attract, retain, and engage Fayetteville residents between the ages of 23 and 39. The Commission is dedicated to improving the quality of life for young adults through targeted event programming and community outreach initiatives. Their goal is to make Fayetteville a “desirable place to live, work and recreate” for this generation.

About the City of Fayetteville:

The City of Fayetteville is a dynamic community committed to high performance, transparency and innovation. Home to more than 208,000 residents, its mission is to provide sustainable, high-quality public services for communities to thrive and businesses to grow. For more information about the City of Fayetteville and its departments or services, please visit fayettevillenc.gov or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.

About Fayetteville Technical Community College:

Fayetteville Technical Community College is the third largest community college in North Carolina, serving more than 30,000 students annually. FTCC offers a wide range of high-quality, affordable educational programs for learners of all ages and backgrounds. For more information about FTCC, please visit www.faytechcc.edu or follow FTCC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.