In their mission to advance and promote local businesses and build a strong, prosperous community, the Greater Fayetteville Chamber has been making some major changes. Two of those changes are their recent move to Skibo Road and the creation of a new Business Training Center.
In the last week of May, the Chamber completed their move to 1636 Skibo Rd., to a new facility with around 3,600 square feet of working space, a notable upgrade from their previous 1,400-square-foot office space at Bronco Midtown. The goals were to offer a bigger, more dynamic business facility to accommodate increased membership and to give every staff member their own office area. The organization has gone from 600 members to about 1,200, making it one of the largest Chambers in the Carolinas.
“The Chamber has been looking for a new, larger location where each of our staff could have a dedicated office to work from,” said Nat Robertson, CEO and president of the Chamber. “The Greater Fayetteville Chamber currently has a staff of eight focusing on our Advocacy, Education and Networking events. It was a priority for our Board of Directors to locate the office in a location that was visible and easy to find, for our members to visit and attend events. We were also looking for an office that could be used as a venue for our business education programs.”
The Business Training Center is dedicated to hosting programs and expert speakers that serve the needs and interests of both Chamber members and the community itself. The new location offers two classrooms for such programs, one with a capacity of 20 individuals and the other with the ability to hold 85.
Offerings that members can participate in include business education classes called Success Seminars, a business advice podcast called “Inside the Chamber Vault,” and the Fayetteville Young Professionals program. FYP is a relaunch of an existing initiative that was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Robertson, it will be returning on Thursday, Oct. 22 and is for members ages 21 to 40.
The Chamber’s new location is central to the business community, making participating in Chamber events easier for business owners.
The relocation and establishment of the new center were brought to life through a partnership with the Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union and donor contributions to the Greater Fayetteville Chamber Foundation.
“We are fortunate for a strong partnership with Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union, which owns this location. Their Board of Directors and our Board of Directors thought this would be a good fit for the Chamber. A lot of it was timing and strengthening partnerships; that’s what our Chamber is great at,” said Robertson. The donors’ names have been posted on the wall of the Business Training Center to acknowledge the roles they have played.
The Chamber has put other advancements in motion this year to provide the best possible services for their members. In late April, they transitioned membership platforms, switching from ChamberMaster to GrowthZone to continue expanding their membership without experiencing operating system limitations. This change gives Chamber members a more efficient platform for communication, enhanced profile management and a better overall user experience.
“When making the decision to move platforms, we wanted to offer our members better connectivity and information about what we are doing for them,” Robertson said. “Our old system was a good one, but this one offers better back-end features and allows our members to be more interactive with our programs.”
Every year, the Chamber hosts over 150 events and programs to allow business owners to network and gain valuable resources that help keep their enterprises thriving. Some of their regularly occurring events include the Chamber Coffee Club, Member Orientation and Toastmasters. These programs serve a range of needs for Chamber members, including strengthening their public speaking skills, enabling them to brainstorm and exchange ideas and helping them become involved in committees.
The Chamber holds numerous larger events and celebrations alongside their recurring programs. Here are this year’s Signature Events.
State of the Community 2026
Held on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., this annual event gathers Fayetteville and Cumberland County leaders, including Mayor Mitch Colvin, to discuss the current state of the community and plans for continued improvement. It was open to nonmembers and hosted at the Crown Expo Center at 1960 Coliseum Drive.
Eighth Annual Valor Public Safety Awards
This awards ceremony recognizes first responders throughout Fayetteville and Cumberland County, honoring them for their bravery and initiative as local heroes. It will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. The location is Manna Church at 5117 Cliffdale Road.
Candidates Forum
The Candidates Forum platforms state representative and county commissioner candidates, allowing them to share their views and keep voters in the know. It will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fayetteville Technical Community College on 2201 Hull Road.
Greater Carolina Rock ‘N’ Boil
The annual Oyster Roast is a networking event that allows business owners to enjoy good food and make connections with their fellow Chamber members. In addition to the oysters, attendees can chow down on barbecue and a Lowcountry boil. The event will be held at Segra Stadium at 460 Hay Street on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The last two quarters of the year will bring many events to keep members learning and engaged, benefiting their personal and professional development. “We continue to focus on our members, providing programs and resources that benefit small and large businesses,” Robertson said. “From our Consumer Protection Division to ENGAGE Magazine, we recognize that we are here for our members.”
To learn more about upcoming programs from the Chamber, call 910-483-8133 or email info@faybiz.com. You can also visit them in person next door to the Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union and near the intersection of Yadkin Road.

(Photo: Nat Robertson, CEO and President of the Chamber, said, "It was a priority for our Board of Directors to locate the office in a location that was visible and easy to find, for our members to visit and attend events.")