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La Fayette Cognac Contest
Vote for your favorite cocktail made with La Fayette Cognac in our People’s Choice competition, running from December 1 – December 31.
Fayetteville is a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet
Metronet has recognized Fayetteville as the first NC city to be named a Certified Gigabit City powered by Metronet.
STARward STEM Experiments Launch into Space on Nov 9th
Three winning experiments from the STARward STEM Design Challenge are heading to the International Space System.
FCEDC Updates Website and Email Domains
The website and email domains for Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) have changed to www.fcedc.com.
FCEDC Celebrates Manufacturing Day on October 6
Manufacturing Day, celebrated the first Friday in October, celebrates manufacturing as one of the primary economic drivers.
FCEDC President & CEO Robert Van Geons joins the IEDC Board of Directors
Robert Van Geons has been selected for the International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) 2024 Board of Directors
La Fayette Cognac Comes to Cumberland County
For the first time in North Carolina, La Fayette Cognac is available in select Fayetteville-area ABC sores as part of the 200th anniversary celebration of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Fayetteville.
FCEDC Welcomes Jennifer Hammond as Manager of Marketing & Community Engagement
Jennifer Hammond has been named FCEDC’s Manager of Marketing & Community Engagement.
Employment Opportunities in Cumberland County: July 2023
Looking for a job or a new career? These excellent Fayetteville and Cumberland County companies are hiring now!
Fayetteville’s Wahconah Group Partners with Israeli Tactical Product Manufacturer
Collaborative agreement leading to an estimated 100 new jobs.
FCEDC President & CEO Robert Van Geons joins the IEDC Board of Directors
Robert Van Geons has been selected for the International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) 2024 Board of Directors
La Fayette Cognac Comes to Cumberland County
For the first time in North Carolina, La Fayette Cognac is available in select Fayetteville-area ABC sores as part of the 200th anniversary celebration of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Fayetteville.
FCEDC Welcomes Jennifer Hammond as Manager of Marketing & Community Engagement
Jennifer Hammond has been named FCEDC’s Manager of Marketing & Community Engagement.
Fayetteville’s Wahconah Group Partners with Israeli Tactical Product Manufacturer
Collaborative agreement leading to an estimated 100 new jobs.
FCEDC Welcomes John Hart as Director of Strategic Partnerships
John Hart has been named FCEDC’s Director of Strategic Partnerships with responsibility establishing and maintaining close relationships with key employers in the community while providing them with ongoing support.
FCEDC Welcomes Merica Simpson as Director of Marketing and Communications
Merica Simpson has been named FCEDC’s Director of Marketing and Communications with responsibility to lead the development and deployment of FCEDC’s marketing and communications efforts.
FCEDC Welcomes Plateau Group to its CORE Innovation Center
The Fayetteville location will be the sixth in the nation for the information technology products and solutions company.
FCEDC Welcomes The Fort Bragg Research Institute to its CORE Innovation Center
Founded as a collaborative effort between The Geneva Foundation, Womack Army Medical Center, and Fort Bragg, FBRI supports the human performance research needs of the warfighter.
Top Homebuilder Creating 189 Jobs with New 145,000 Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility
NVR, Inc. will be building a manufacturing operation on a 22-acre site on Dunn Road.
NCSE Awards $262,600 to Cumberland County-Owned Sand Hill Road Site
Funding will be used to construct an access road connecting Production Drive to Sand Hill Road.
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La Fayette Cognac Contest
Vote for your favorite cocktail made with La Fayette Cognac in our People’s Choice competition, running from December 1 – December 31.
Fayetteville is a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet
Metronet has recognized Fayetteville as the first NC city to be named a Certified Gigabit City powered by Metronet.
STARward STEM Experiments Launch into Space on Nov 9th
Three winning experiments from the STARward STEM Design Challenge are heading to the International Space System.
FCEDC Updates Website and Email Domains
The website and email domains for Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) have changed to www.fcedc.com.
FCEDC Celebrates Manufacturing Day on October 6
Manufacturing Day, celebrated the first Friday in October, celebrates manufacturing as one of the primary economic drivers.
Employment Opportunities in Cumberland County: July 2023
Looking for a job or a new career? These excellent Fayetteville and Cumberland County companies are hiring now!
Employment Opportunities in Cumberland County: June 2023
Looking for a job or a new career? These excellent Fayetteville and Cumberland County companies are hiring now!
Employment Opportunities in Cumberland County: May 2023
Looking for a job or a new career? These excellent Fayetteville and Cumberland County companies are hiring now!
Employment Opportunities in Cumberland County: April 2023
Looking for a job or a new career? These excellent Fayetteville and Cumberland County companies are hiring now!
Employment Opportunities in Cumberland County: March 2023
Looking for a job or a new career? These excellent Fayetteville and Cumberland County companies are hiring now!
Van Geons Named Most Influential Leader on Business NC’s Power List 2023
The Power List includes the most influential and impactful leaders in North Carolina, awarded based on extensive research and interviews with community and business leaders.
FCEDC’s Robert Van Geons included in Business NC’s Power List 2022
The Power List includes the most influential and impactful leaders in North Carolina, awarded based on extensive research and interviews with community and business leaders.
Make it in North Carolina: October 2021
If you are looking for a sense of community and a place to belong, North Carolina is chock full of areas offering it, each with its unique twist. Fayetteville/Cumberland County is one such place.
Business NC Community Close-Up: Cumberland County
Business NC highlights Cumberland County as a community that “gets it done” thanks to the business climate, military presence, educational opportunities, and tourism attractions.
Cedar Creek Industrial Park is now fully privately owned. What are the implications?
Van Geons said the area’s available workforce and business climate have been big draws for SkyREM’s presence in Fayetteville, as well as Fort Bragg, which Civitillo calls a “demand driver.” Eyes have especially been on the I-95 corridor due to its reach.
Postal Service delivers big tenant for Hope Mills industrial park
According to Robert Van Geons, president and CEO of the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, Liberty Point is supported by a $2 million sewer project funded by the N.C. Department of Commerce, PWC and Cumberland County.
FCEDC’s Robert Van Geons Makes Business NC’s 2021 Power List
FCEDC President and CEO Robert Van Geons has made Business NC’s 2021 Power List under the Economic Development industry category.
The Flavor And Flair Of Fayetteville, A City On The Rise
Halfway between New York City and Miami sits Fayetteville, North Carolina, one of the most accessible American cities.
Bridging the digital divide: Three questions community leaders should consider
Community leaders have an obligation to create a community-wide strategy that addresses the digital divide…
Record-breaking demand for warehouse and DC development
…onshoring of manufacturing, increased e-commerce and drastically altered consumer demand cycles have significantly increased the demand for warehouses and DC space.