November 2024

Robert Van Geons speaking at Dec. 5th Power Breakfast

You don't want to miss this conversation! Our very own Robert Van Geons joins the panel at the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal's Power Breakfast as one of Fayetteville's Most Intriguing People of 2024. The breakfast will be held on December 5th from 7:30 am - 9:30 am at the Ralph and Linda Huff Orangery at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Tickets are on sale now!

MANN+HUMMEL wins 2024 North Carolina Gateway Award

Congratulations to MANN+HUMMEL, one of Cumberland County's largest employers, for winning the 2024 North Carolina Gateway Award! The award, presented by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., celebrates MANN+HUMMEL's commitment to its hard-working, innovative team and the betterment of the communities in which its operations are located. Read more here.

FCEDC By the Numbers

In the Spotlight: 4800 Corporation Drive

4800 Corporation Drive is available and move-in ready! The 506,363-square-foot building has 6,013 square feet of office space and is located just minutes from I-95. Zoned industrial with 31 dock doors and 1 drive-in door, it provides the perfect location for manufacturing or distribution. Click here for more.

For a 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.

In the Community

PWC's Time of Use Hours Update for Electric Customers

For PWC's Electric Customers, Winter Peak Time-of-Use hours begin November 1st and run through the end of March.

Winter Peak hours are between 6am and 10am on weekdays only. Usage costs are more expensive during this period. Customers are charged the off-peak rate at all other times. The time-of-use rates incentivize customers to shift electric use away from peak demand hours, which provides cost and energy savings. For details, please visit www.FayPWC.com/Time-of-Use-Rates/ 

CCS Encourages Business Participation in "Career-Con"

Cumberland County Schools encourages area businesses to participate in the District-Wide Pathways Fair at the Charlie Rose Agri Expo Center on February 21, 2025 from 9am - 3pm. The event aims to introduce students in 5th and 8th-12th grades to a variety of career paths, helping them make informed choices about their futures and develop essential skills for success in the workforce.

Employers will engage with students, network with educators and administrators, building connections that can support future collaboration and potential internships or job shadowing.

To participate, you may email Sara Bandurraga or register online here.

Cumberland County Employment Opportunities: November 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 in all skill levels from our existing industry partners in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and defense sectors.

Review job openings here.