Column: Menno Pennink Dared to Dream of What Downtown Fayetteville Could Be
The retired neurosurgeon had a passion and vision for the future of downtown Fayetteville. A celebration of his life is scheduled for May 6.
2022 CityView Downtown Visionaries awards
Menno Pennink and the late Harry Shaw received the 2022 CityView Downtown Visionaries awards in recognition of their longtime commitment to revitalizing and improving the downtown district. The awards were presented on June 29 during a luncheon at Segra Stadium. As part of the luncheon, a video tribute to Pennink and Shaw, narrated by city…
Column: Downtown is all about visionaries past and present who dare to dream
You could learn something Wednesday about what a community can be if you put some time, effort and perseverance into making a city and a county better — and don’t forget some …
Downtown Visionaries recognized for longtime leadership in revitalization
Two men who have been champions of downtown Fayetteville were honored as visionaries at a luncheon Wednesday at Segra Stadium. Menno Pennink and the late Harry Shaw received the 2022 CityView Downtown Visionaries awards.
Column: Downtown visionaries Menno Pennink, late Harry Shaw to be honored
Bianca Shoneman, president and chief executive officer of the Cool Spring Downtown District, will deliver the State of the District report today at the sold-out second annual CityView Downtown …
Man with a vision
Menno Pennink had a vision for a downtown on the downside. Businesses were abandoned and shuttered, including the historic Prince Charles Hotel.Pennink was a man with a mission, and he was committed …