July 2024

Transloading Company Opens Facility in Cumberland County

Strategic Transload Services, LLC (STS) has opened its eighth location in the Southeast. STS of Fayetteville will specialize in fuel transportation from ethanol plants in the Midwest to the fuel depot off Murchison Road.

“Supplying the terminal with direct rail will displace two hundred and fifty trucks per month coming into the Fayetteville market, making this a safe and more secure process for fuel transportation,” said Von Friesen, Principal, STS. “The FCEDC staff was extremely helpful with securing the right location for our expansion”. 

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FCEDC Attends 10th Annuals SelectUSA Investment Summit

FCEDC President & CEO, Robert Van Geons, joined the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) at the 10th SelectUSA Investment Summit. The event allows in-person networking and provides participants with information on industry topics that play a factor in our Foreign Direct Investment Community. The 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit was the largest yet with over 5,000 attendees from 96 international markets and 56 states and territories. Click here to read more about the summit.

FCEDC Board Elects 2024-2025 Officers

The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors elected their officers for the 2024-2025 year. This executive committee comprises four positions, Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.



Three members were unanimously reelected in their current positions, Kathryn Cox – Board Chair, Dymond Spain – Secretary, and Carl Manning – Treasurer. This will be their second year serving.

One of the board’s newest members, Timothy Bryant, was elected to fill the role of Vice Chair. Mr. Bryant was appointed to the board in May.

 2024-2025 Board Members

FCEDC By the Numbers

In the Spotlight: Liberty Point #1

Liberty Point # 1 is a 178,200-square-foot building located less than 1 mile from Interstate 95. There are 2 drive-in doors and 33 dock doors, with the ability to add 20 more dock doors. The property currently serves 3MW of power, with plans to serve up to 5MW by the end of 2024 and 20MW by the end of 2026. Click here for more.

Available: November 1, 2024

For a searchable database of commercial and industrial buildings available in Cumberland County, visit https://fcedc.com/sites-buildings/.



"In the spotlight" is a monthly 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 (910) 500-6464.

FAY To Add Additional Flight to Atlanta

The Fayetteville Regional Airport recently announced an additional flight to Atlanta beginning in September. This marks the third daily flight to the area, allowing travelers to fly in the morning, afternoon, and evening. The added flight also plays a role in reducing layover times for those traveling through ATL, as well as contributing to a total of 20 flights in/out each day at FAY. Read more here.

Cumberland County Internship Program

The Cumberland County Government has launched its Ignite Program for 2024. This is a paid internship where undergraduate and graduate students can gain knowledge of local government in almost every department. Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming period.

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Cumberland County Employment Opportunities: July 2024

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 of all kinds from our existing industry partners in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and defense sectors.

Review job openings here.