It is breaking news out of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce office, and it is good news.
They have reached a milestone in membership growth under the leadership of former Fayetteville mayor Nat Robertson, who took the helm of the failing organization as their CEO nearly two years ago.
This week, they announced the welcoming of their 1,000th member. This achievement marks a new era of growth and momentum for the Chamber. It continues to grow and is the leading advocate for businesses and organizations in Fayetteville and the surrounding municipalities.
This special occasion was celebrated on Tuesday, April 1st, at their monthly Business Networking Breakfast hosted by FTCC. Chamber President and CEO Nat Robertson commented, "…….reaching a thousand paid Chamber members puts the Greater Fayetteville Chamber as one of the largest, most influential business associations in the state. I am so proud to be leading this organization! Our Board [of Directors], Staff, and members have focused on growth and providing the benefits to our members that help their businesses grow!"
Todd Kenthack, the 2025 Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented, "Reaching 1,000 members is a testament to the strength and vitality of our business community. This milestone reflects our members' trust and support in the Chamber's mission to foster economic development, advocate for business-friendly policies, and create valuable networking opportunities."
Mission accomplished!
The honor of being the 1000th member goes to Chick-fil-A of Skibo Road, who joined this diverse network of people, businesses, and organizations that benefit from the value of the Chamber's programs, advocacy, education, and networking efforts, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
Up & Coming Weekly newspaper has been affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce for over three decades. I know how valuable the organization is to local businesses and organizations' long-term success and prosperity.
As marketing, branding, and advertising professionals, the first question we ask all new potential clients is: Are you a member of the Chamber of Commerce? In this community, membership is vital to success in any business endeavor.
We congratulate Chamber CEO Nat Robertson, his talented staff, and dedicated Board of Directors on this fantastic achievement and organizational transformation.
We foresee many more positive announcements from this organization in the near future. In the meantime, the Up & Coming Weekly newspaper will continue to showcase the Chamber's accomplishments, be its champion, and profile the members who positively impact the Fayetteville and Cumberland County communities.
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(Photo courtesy of Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce's Facebook page)