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The Vision Resource Center in Cumberland County is a nonprofit that provides an outlet for members of the local blind community to leave their homes, experience life, and gain independence. The center’s executive director, Terri Thomas, talks about the services the group provides to nearly 150 people.
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28501
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Several local Fayetteville businesses are run by mothers and daughters partners. The mother-daughter teams at Vibra’s and Coldwell Banker Advantage talk about the benefits and challenges of working side-by-side, as well as tips for working as a family and a team.
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34910
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Pressed: A Creative Space was opened by Fayetteville resident Ashley Thompson to showcase both global and locally made goods. Since 2015, the store has stocked household items from food to clothes, cards, and jewelry. Many items come from Fayetteville or the surrounding areas. The store also hosts DIY workshops.
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CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , March/April 2017, p10-14, il, por Periodical Website
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34911
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Fayetteville Pie Company specializes in pies—offering over 80 flavors of the sweet and savory pastries. Opened in 2016, the shop has been a success thanks to social media and word of mouth.
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CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , March/April 2017, p22-26, il, por Periodical Website
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The Cumberland County Vision Resource Center opened in 1936 as a non-profit to help the blind community gain independence and improve daily life. The center currently offers classes, camps, programs, and access to services to those who are visually impaired. Their clients are of all ages, so one of the overarching goals is to offer a variety of activities, from winery tours to skydiving. Classes for life skills such as cooking and cleaning are also offered.
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CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , March/April 2017, p36-40, il, por Periodical Website
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36174
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Pamolu Oldham measured the value of art by the amount of light and way that space was used. Being mindful of these aspects generated an awareness of other aspects, valuable on both sides of the canvas: people and animals, interior and exterior settings, and objects secular and sacred.
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36175
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His mother’s gardening business taught him how to generate a meaningful customer experience. Later research confirmed lessons learned early: cultivate customer relationships; growing a business requires patience; nurture expertise level skills.