March 2025

On March 4th, we celebrated the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette's arrival in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Learn more here.

MANN+HUMMEL Purolator Unveils New 20,000 Mile Oil Filter

Air Dome Manufacturer Relocates to Cumberland County

Robert Van Geons Joins NCEDA Panel:

Navigating the Vetting Process for FDI Projects

Earlier this month, President & CEO Robert Van Geons joined Austin Rouse with EDPNC, David Robinson from Maynard Nexsen, and Cliff Brumfield of Lincoln EDA, on a panel discussing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The panel was moderated by Leigh Cockram from Rockingham County Economic Development.

Read more about the discussion here.

Community Celebrates Orange Street School Reopening

On February 27, elected officials, local leaders, and community members gathered around the historic Orange Street School to celebrate its reopening. The renovated facility will serve as a recreation center for youth and feature programs in STEM education and cultural arts, including a recording studio. Click here to read more about this incredible initiative and the community partners involved.

Welcome, Chela Scott!

FCEDC is excited to welcome Chela Scott as our new Project Manager! She will be working on a variety of special projects across the organization. Chela's email address is chela@fcedc.com.

FCEDC by the Numbers - March 2025

In the Community

PWC Hosts Annual Conservation Expo

On Friday, March 28th, Fayetteville PWC will host their annual Conservation Expo at Skyview from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This informational event is free to the public and will feature job opportunities, giveaways and raffles, and a Kids Korner with conservation activities.

Click here to learn more.

Upcoming Area Career Fairs

• Fayetteville Tech is holding a Building Trades Job Fair on Tuesday, March 25th from 9 am - 12 pm in the FTCC Horace Sisk Gymnasium.
• Fayetteville Tech is hosting an Information Technology Job Fair in the FTCC Tony Rand Student Center on Thursday, March 27th from 10 am - 2 pm.

Employment Opportunities in Cumberland County: March 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.