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Today is Sunday, June 18th….169th day of the year, 196 to go in 2023. 16 days days until independence Day on July 4th and 78 until Labor Day. It’s Father’s Day…today’s the last round of this year’s U.S. Open. — On this date in 1983, Astronaut Sally Ride became America’s first woman in space. 

On today’s Talkback, stories of well-being: economic, mental-health,  and one of the biggest strides in healthcare to ever come to our community – The Methodist University Medical School in partnership with Cape Fear Valley Hospital. WE’ll visit with the newly named Dean of the Medical School, Dr. Hershey Bell and the Provost at Methodist University. Dr. Susan Blum Malley. Lisa Hughes of the Cumberland County Council on Older Adults will also join us. And you’re about to meet LT Brewer and Douglas E. Newton.  

For those with the entrepreneurial spirit, The Carolina Small BIZ Expo is a one stop shop to help you grow your business. It’s happening THIS Friday (the 23rd) at Fayetteville’s Metropolitan Room at 109 Green St downtown – from 10am to 5pm. 

For business owners and operators of start-ups it’s the chance to learn, find answers and spread the news of your growing business while building a network of collaborators, supporters and ideas.  

Carolina Small BIZ Expo representative L.T Brewer says the speakers at the event are experts at running their own businesses …and will share their expertise and how they built their dream with you! (LT3) 

Carolina Small BIZ Expo representative L.T Brewer pointed out the crowd in attendance is a like-minded cross-section of our community! Different skills…same dream! (LT4)  

The event runs Friday 10 to 5. Attendance at the Carolina Small BIZ Expo is free. No admission to enter the Metropolitan room at 109 Green St.  When you get there, check the signage. See the rules on site. To join the Speed Network Exchange costs $25, but with it comes extra privileges.   

The Advantages of joining the Speed Network? Carolina Small BIZ Expo representative L.T Brewer says (LT2). Carolina Small Biz Expo President and Chief Event Coordinator Douglas E. Newton added, (DN1). 

The Carolina Small Biz Expo still has room for Exhibitors…ask about premiums for being on hand. 

Newton says the advantages of being an exhibitor in a room full of business-owners, self-starters, and entrepreneurs are self-evident. (DN2) 

Newton says it promises to be an energizing, transformative atmosphere. (DNF) 

If you’re interested, plan to be there! 10 am to 5 FRIDAY at the Metropolitan Room, 109 Green St, at the corner of Green St and Hay! The Carolina Small Biz Expo (Biz is B I Z) awaits your Entrepreneurial spirit! 

Next up…news on Mental Health…. 

(Interview 4:03) 

In late February came the news Methodist University, in concert with the region’s Cape Fear Valley Hospital – already a teaching hospital with residency programs – would be starting a  

(Interview – 19:42) 

Thank you, Dr Hershey Bell and Dr. Suzanne Blum Malley. To read more on the new Methodist University Medical School at Cape Fear Valley and the Off-campus Instructional Site, look up Methodist.EDU/academics/medicine. Enjoy the U.S. Open. Have a great Father’s Day!