In this week’s Business Notebook:  Kimberly Leonard named director of city’s budget department; Coldwell Banker Advantage wins awards from Anywhere Leads; N.C. transit agencies, towns get federal money for transportation improvements; NC MedAssist announces keynote speaker of 2023 executive luncheon

Cape Fear Valley Health is recruiting for several job vacancies with information sessions beginning Thursday. Potential applicants can find more information and register in advance of job fairs at https://www.capefearvalley.com/careersx/events.aspx.

The Systel Building in downtown Fayetteville, with its looming aluminum-and-glass facade, has been undergoing extensive renovations since August 2018. Now, it has a new anchor tenant. Raleigh-headquartered Dogwood State Bank has moved into the first floor of the downtown fixture, which ranks as the city center’s tallest.

In this week's Business Notebook: Dogwood State Bank hosts ribbon-cutting at Systel building; Economic development agency names new marketing director; Health equity agency plans eighth annual luncheon

Two months into a yearlong trial run of a “social district” — where people can roam while drinking alcoholic beverages — downtown boosters say it’s getting a positive response. But on a recent stroll down Hay Street, some customers — and bar workers too — said they had not heard of the option.

The Fayetteville Observer will shut down its printing press in April and move its printing operations to a sister newspaper in Gastonia, according to a report on the Observer’s website Tuesday.

In today's Business Notebook: Kyle R. Chavis appointed to Lumbee Guaranty Bank board of directors; Dogwood State Bank to cut ribbon for new location at former Systel building; Better Health executive office dedicated in memory of Judy Klinck

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission received 10 policy recommendations designed to encourage local companies and minority- and women-owned businesses to bid for supply contracts.

In this week's Business Notebook: Methodist University named among 10 'must-watch' universities; 9 Fayetteville Tech faculty members receive awards for innovation; City marketing department adds public information specialist

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber hopes to have an announcement about its new CEO by the end of the month. If things go as planned, the new leader will soon be running the chamber at a new location …