Window Covering Manufacturer Opens Facility in Hope Mills | | |
Earlier this month, Rollease Acmeda hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new state-of-the-art facility in Hope Mills. Rollease Acmeda is the largest independent engineered component and systems manufacturer and distributor in the window covering industry.
With over 100,000 SF dedicated to distribution, the location will be a hub for the Americas region. The company has also dedicated space to manufacturing and is projected to produce over a million units annually. Click here to read more.
| | Success is in the Air in Fayetteville-Cumberland County | | |
Recently, Fayetteville and Cumberland County have seen success across many sectors. Literally and figuratively.
Earlier this month, success could be seen in the sky as the Goodyear Blimp visited the community to celebrate it's 100th Anniversary. Goodyear is one of Cumberland County's largest private employers. The blimp's visit celebrates the dedication of the Goodyear-Fayetteville team. Other stories of success have been shared through Cape Fear Valley, Cumberland County, and the City of Fayetteville.
| | FCEDC Hosts NextGen Workforce Group at RTP | | |
On July 30th, Elected Officials and other community leaders joined together at the Research Triangle Park to discuss next-generation workforce initiatives for Fayetteville and Cumberland County. The group heard from Made in Durham and the Raleigh Chamber/Wake County Economic Development on how to prepare the next generation of workers and build a strong ecosystem. This meeting follows the Economic Leadership presentation given by Ted Abernathy last year.
To learn more about the Next Generation Workforce initiative, click here.
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| | | FCEDC by the Numbers - August 2025 | | In the Spotlight: 590 Assembly Court | | | | |
590 Assembly Court is a climate-controlled facility, conveniently located less than 1 mile from I-95. The 148,000 square-foot building includes 4,000 square feet of mezzanine office space, over 20 dock-high doors, and more than 200 automobile parking spaces. The facility sits on a 21.3-acre site and is expandable up to 300,000 SF, making it ideal for logistics, warehousing, or advanced manufacturing. Click here for more.
For a searchable database of commercial and industrial buildings available in Cumberland County, visit https://fcedc.com/sites-buildings/.
| | "In the spotlight" is a rotating feature. If you have any questions about the property or would like to learn how to have your building or site "in the spotlight," reach out to us at info@fcedc.com. | | FTCC Hosts Governor Stein for Military Families Announcement | | |
On Wednesday, August 6th, Fayetteville Technical Community College hosted Governor Stein, elected officials, and community leaders to announce that North Carolina is now a Do Your Part state. This initiative between Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association helps states identify, prioritize, and implement the most effective policies and programs to support military families. As a community college dedicated to serving military and military families at Fort Bragg, it was only fitting for FTCC to be the venue for the proclamation signing. "Fayetteville Tech is a crown jewel in the North Carolina Community College System," said Governor Stein. Read more about the event here.
| | Higher Ed Impact: Bridging the Education & Business Gap | | Employment Opportunities in Cumberland County: August 2025 | | |
Quality employment opportunities are available at companies across Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Whether you're looking for entry-level positions or advanced professional roles, our latest Job Openings blog post includes opportunities in all skill levels from our existing industry partners in sectors like manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and defense.
Review job openings here.
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#DidYouKnow?
Fayetteville, NC has the second-highest percentage of black-owned businesses in the United States! (Lending Tree, 2025)
| | | | A Message from FCEDC President & CEO |
Thank you for reading this issue of Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation’s newsletter.
We are excited to bring you the latest announcements and highlights from FCEDC and the community. Our team works daily to enhance job growth and prosperity across our region by attracting new businesses and expanding existing industry. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and community partners.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Van Geons, CEcD
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