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Last week, NCDOT representatives, Elected Officials, and other community leaders celebrated the completion of the I-295. The outer loop will enhance connectivity for our military, eliminate traffic back-up, and continue to showcase our strategic location for business!
December 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Last week, NCDOT representatives, Elected Officials, and other community leaders celebrated the completion of the I-295. The outer loop will enhance connectivity for our military, eliminate traffic back-up, and continue to showcase our strategic location for business!
This Thursday, December 4th, the DEQ will hold a Public Hearing for the consideration of Fuquay-Varina's Interbasin Transfer (IBT) application. In support of our community, we encourage you to attend the public hearing. For more details, visit https://fcedc.biz/IBTPublicHearing.
December 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
This Thursday, December 4th, the DEQ will hold a Public Hearing for the consideration of Fuquay-Varina's Interbasin Transfer (IBT) application. In support of our community, we encourage you to attend the public hearing. For more details, visit https://fcedc.biz/IBTPublicHearing.
Our Mid-Month Memo hits the inbox this week! Be sure to sign up to receive the latest announcements, job opportunities, and more at https://fcedc.biz/MidMonthMemo. ✉️
November 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Our Mid-Month Memo hits the inbox this week! Be sure to sign up to receive the latest announcements, job opportunities, and more at https://fcedc.biz/MidMonthMemo. ✉️
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲! As the largest neighbor to the world's largest military installation, today and every day we cherish the 90,000+ Veterans and their families that call Fayetteville and Cumberland County home. Thank you for your service!
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲! As the largest neighbor to the world's largest military installation, today and every day we cherish the 90,000+ Veterans and their families that call Fayetteville and Cumberland County home. Thank you for your service!
Last month, the FCEDC hosted its first-ever drone competition (DCOMP), bringing together military pilots, industry professionals, students, and hobbyists to test their individual racing and innovative skills through real-world scenarios. Read more at https://fcedc.biz/DCOMP.
November 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Last month, the FCEDC hosted its first-ever drone competition (DCOMP), bringing together military pilots, industry professionals, students, and hobbyists to test their individual racing and innovative skills through real-world scenarios. Read more at https://fcedc.biz/DCOMP.
This week, military, academia, industry, and private citizen pilots will come together to put their skills to the test in a one-of-a-kind drone competition!
Thank you to our Lane Sponsors who help make this event possible!
Thank you to our Lane Sponsors who help make this event possible!
October 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
This week, military, academia, industry, and private citizen pilots will come together to put their skills to the test in a one-of-a-kind drone competition!
Thank you to our Lane Sponsors who help make this event possible!
Thank you to our Lane Sponsors who help make this event possible!
Happy National Manufacturing Day!
𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘? Cumberland County holds almost 20% of manufacturing jobs within the Sandhills 10-county region.
This past week, CCS joined us on tours of some of our largest and newest manufacturers to help celebrate the holiday!
𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘? Cumberland County holds almost 20% of manufacturing jobs within the Sandhills 10-county region.
This past week, CCS joined us on tours of some of our largest and newest manufacturers to help celebrate the holiday!
October 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Happy National Manufacturing Day!
𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘? Cumberland County holds almost 20% of manufacturing jobs within the Sandhills 10-county region.
This past week, CCS joined us on tours of some of our largest and newest manufacturers to help celebrate the holiday!
𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘? Cumberland County holds almost 20% of manufacturing jobs within the Sandhills 10-county region.
This past week, CCS joined us on tours of some of our largest and newest manufacturers to help celebrate the holiday!
𝑫𝑶𝑵'𝑻 𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑮𝑬𝑻! DCOMP is next week! Throughout the competition, there will be FPV racing, product demonstrations, networking opportunities, & food and beverages available for purchase. We invite all pilots & spectators to join us!
Learn more at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
Learn more at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
October 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
𝑫𝑶𝑵'𝑻 𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑮𝑬𝑻! DCOMP is next week! Throughout the competition, there will be FPV racing, product demonstrations, networking opportunities, & food and beverages available for purchase. We invite all pilots & spectators to join us!
Learn more at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
Learn more at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
𝑯𝑨𝑽𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑫? FCEDC is hosting its first-ever drone competition on October 8th and 9th! FCEDC's Rob Patton recently joined Good Morning Fayetteville to share exciting news about the event! Listen now at https://fcedc.biz/DCOMPradio.
Register at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
Register at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
September 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
𝑯𝑨𝑽𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑫? FCEDC is hosting its first-ever drone competition on October 8th and 9th! FCEDC's Rob Patton recently joined Good Morning Fayetteville to share exciting news about the event! Listen now at https://fcedc.biz/DCOMPradio.
Register at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
Register at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
The FCEDC is proud to announce Strategic Logix, Domo Tactical Communications, and Red Cat Holdings as the top presenting sponsors of DCOMP25! During the event, these companies will showcase their top products within the UAS industry!
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/DCOMPsponsors
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/DCOMPsponsors
September 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The FCEDC is proud to announce Strategic Logix, Domo Tactical Communications, and Red Cat Holdings as the top presenting sponsors of DCOMP25! During the event, these companies will showcase their top products within the UAS industry!
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/DCOMPsponsors
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/DCOMPsponsors
The 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 Outreach Team is hosting a 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 - 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌, 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦. To register & learn more visit https://blackvoicesmuseum.com/.
September 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 Outreach Team is hosting a 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 - 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌, 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦. To register & learn more visit https://blackvoicesmuseum.com/.
Recently, FCEDC President & CEO Robert Van Geons traveled to Detroit for the IEDC Annual Conference. The multi-day event brings together ED professionals from around the world for conversations about workforce, innovation, & the future of economic development. #IEDCDetroit
September 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Recently, FCEDC President & CEO Robert Van Geons traveled to Detroit for the IEDC Annual Conference. The multi-day event brings together ED professionals from around the world for conversations about workforce, innovation, & the future of economic development. #IEDCDetroit
Today, we pause to honor and remember the fallen heroes of September 11, 2001. May we never forget the first responders, military personnel, and civilians who tragically lost their lives that day. #UnitedWeStand
September 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Today, we pause to honor and remember the fallen heroes of September 11, 2001. May we never forget the first responders, military personnel, and civilians who tragically lost their lives that day. #UnitedWeStand
FCEDC is excited to host its first ever Drone Competition, bringing together individuals to showcase their skills and top-tier products within the world of unmanned systems.
Learn more and register today at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
Learn more and register today at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
September 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
FCEDC is excited to host its first ever Drone Competition, bringing together individuals to showcase their skills and top-tier products within the world of unmanned systems.
Learn more and register today at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
Learn more and register today at https://fcedc.biz/DComp25.
Earlier today, members of the FCEDC Board of Directors and Business Advisory Council attended the State of the Community to hear about all the positive growth in Fayetteville and Cumberland County!
As a community, there is so much we 𝑪𝑨𝑵 𝑫𝑶!
As a community, there is so much we 𝑪𝑨𝑵 𝑫𝑶!
August 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Earlier today, members of the FCEDC Board of Directors and Business Advisory Council attended the State of the Community to hear about all the positive growth in Fayetteville and Cumberland County!
As a community, there is so much we 𝑪𝑨𝑵 𝑫𝑶!
As a community, there is so much we 𝑪𝑨𝑵 𝑫𝑶!
The FCEDC is proud to announce the opening of Rollease Acmeda's new state-of-the-art facility in Hope Mills. With over 100,000 SF of distribution space and close proximity to I-95, the location will serve as the hub for the Americas region!
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/RolleaseAcmeda.
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/RolleaseAcmeda.
August 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The FCEDC is proud to announce the opening of Rollease Acmeda's new state-of-the-art facility in Hope Mills. With over 100,000 SF of distribution space and close proximity to I-95, the location will serve as the hub for the Americas region!
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/RolleaseAcmeda.
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/RolleaseAcmeda.
𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒔?! Fayetteville and Cumberland County are booming with new growth! As a community, we continue to find a way through innovative partnerships and programs that prepare us for the future. We can't wait to share what's next!
July 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒔?! Fayetteville and Cumberland County are booming with new growth! As a community, we continue to find a way through innovative partnerships and programs that prepare us for the future. We can't wait to share what's next!
𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓! Recently added to the market is 590 Assembly Court. A 𝟏𝟒𝟖,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞-𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭 building with 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 along I-95, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 warehouse space, & over 20 dock doors.
Learn more at https://fcedc.biz/590Assembly
Learn more at https://fcedc.biz/590Assembly
July 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓! Recently added to the market is 590 Assembly Court. A 𝟏𝟒𝟖,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞-𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭 building with 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 along I-95, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 warehouse space, & over 20 dock doors.
Learn more at https://fcedc.biz/590Assembly
Learn more at https://fcedc.biz/590Assembly
🎉𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺! CNBC has announced North Carolina as the #1 State for Business! Discover everything you 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐎 in the conveniently located, sixth-largest, and youngest major city in the state!
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/StateForBusiness.
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/StateForBusiness.
July 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🎉𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺! CNBC has announced North Carolina as the #1 State for Business! Discover everything you 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐎 in the conveniently located, sixth-largest, and youngest major city in the state!
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/StateForBusiness.
Read more at https://fcedc.biz/StateForBusiness.
The FCEDC Office will be closed today, July 4th. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🎆
July 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The FCEDC Office will be closed today, July 4th. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🎆
Last week, FCEDC held an Information Session for the Can Do Performance Financing Program. After learning about the qualifications and additional resources, attendees heard from Ashley Johnson, the most recent recipient of funding from the program.
Learn more and apply at candocarolinafund.com.
Learn more and apply at candocarolinafund.com.
July 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Last week, FCEDC held an Information Session for the Can Do Performance Financing Program. After learning about the qualifications and additional resources, attendees heard from Ashley Johnson, the most recent recipient of funding from the program.
Learn more and apply at candocarolinafund.com.
Learn more and apply at candocarolinafund.com.
Join us in celebrating FCEDC's 25-26 Board Officers, unanimously approved at our June Board Meeting. 👏
We are thankful for the continued support of all our Board Members, both past and present!
We are thankful for the continued support of all our Board Members, both past and present!
July 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Join us in celebrating FCEDC's 25-26 Board Officers, unanimously approved at our June Board Meeting. 👏
We are thankful for the continued support of all our Board Members, both past and present!
We are thankful for the continued support of all our Board Members, both past and present!
The application for the Can Do Performance Financing Program is 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! Existing businesses with 15 employees or fewer, that are located in low-to-moderate income census tracts, can request up to $750,000 in funding. Learn more and apply at candocarolinafund.com.
June 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The application for the Can Do Performance Financing Program is 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! Existing businesses with 15 employees or fewer, that are located in low-to-moderate income census tracts, can request up to $750,000 in funding. Learn more and apply at candocarolinafund.com.
𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: The Can Do Performance Financing Program Information Session is tomorrow! If you have an existing business in a low-to-moderate census tract, you could access up to $750,000 for capital expenses.
Registration is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 > fcedc.biz/CanDoFunding
Registration is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 > fcedc.biz/CanDoFunding
June 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: The Can Do Performance Financing Program Information Session is tomorrow! If you have an existing business in a low-to-moderate census tract, you could access up to $750,000 for capital expenses.
Registration is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 > fcedc.biz/CanDoFunding
Registration is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 > fcedc.biz/CanDoFunding
𝑰𝑪𝒀𝑴𝑰: After 80 incredible years of service, Homemakers Furniture will be closing its doors. As they wind down operations, they are offering discounted final sales, up to 50% off the original sales price!
Read about the future of this building & our role in it at https://fcedc.biz/Homemakers.
Read about the future of this building & our role in it at https://fcedc.biz/Homemakers.
June 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
𝑰𝑪𝒀𝑴𝑰: After 80 incredible years of service, Homemakers Furniture will be closing its doors. As they wind down operations, they are offering discounted final sales, up to 50% off the original sales price!
Read about the future of this building & our role in it at https://fcedc.biz/Homemakers.
Read about the future of this building & our role in it at https://fcedc.biz/Homemakers.