Greater Fay Forward

In this episode, we sit down with  Naynesh Meta , an experienced hotelier and Chair of the Fayetteville/Cumberland County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), for a conversation about hospitality, leadership, and the future of tourism in our community. Naynesh shares his journey through the hotel industry, the experiences that shaped his career, and what it takes to succeed in hospitality. We also...

In this episode of  Greater Fay Forward , we sit down with  Michelle Skinner , General Manager of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, to discuss how baseball, community engagement, and leadership are helping shape the future of Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Michelle shares her journey into sports and stadium management, what makes Segra Stadium such a special destination, and how the Woodpeckers o...

In this episode, we sit down with Melanie Parker, Director of Sales for Everhome Suites and a dedicated Chamber Ambassador in Fayetteville, NC. Melanie shares her journey in the hospitality industry, offering insight into what it takes to build meaningful client relationships, drive business growth, and represent a brand with excellence. We also dive into her role within the Fayetteville business...

Go behind the scenes of the Crown Complex—one of the premier event venues in Fayetteville, North Carolina. In this episode, we sit down with the General Manager and Marketing Director to explore  event management, venue operations, and live event production  at a multi-venue complex. Learn how their team handles  concerts, sports events, trade shows, and theatre productions , all while managing ti...

WELCOME TO EPISODE 2! In this episode, we talk to Nat Robertson, head of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber. He tells us the inside scoop of the Chamber as well as all the exciting new and returning programs the Chamber puts on. Also hear about what Nat sees in Fayetteville's future!

Hello and welcome to the Greater Fay Forward Podcast, where we discuss all things Cumberland County. Join us monthly as we talk to people in our community about the exciting news for the Greater Fayetteville area. Follow us here and on social media to stay up to date on the area, or if you're a meeting planner looking for your next venue, contact us today!