Robert Van Geons Joins Business NC Power List 2025 | | |
For the fifth consecutive year, FCEDC President and CEO, Robert Van Geons, has earned a spot on Business NC's Power List. Robert joined FCEDC in 2017, and since then, the organization has announced more than $1.3 billion in investment and over 5,000 jobs for Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Other community leaders joining Robert on this year's list are FSU Chancellor Darrell Allison, CFVH CEO Mike Nagowski, Amy Privette Perko, Terry Hutchens, and Daren Parker.
Read about Robert Van Geons and others here.
| | FCEDC Sponsors Area Development Consultants Forum | | |
The FCEDC is a proud sponsor of the 2025 Area Development Spring Forum in Savannah, GA, next month. The 3-day event will provide opportunities to network with leading site consultants and learn about the trends that influence location decisions and economic strategy. Events like this help keep Fayetteville and Cumberland County at the top of mind when companies are looking to relocate or expand their business.
Read more about the forum here.
| | | Local Innovators Showcase Development Projects | | FCEDC Launches New Social Channel | | |
You can now follow FCEDC on Bluesky Social! Stay up to date with all our project announcements, special initiatives, events, and more. Jump in on the action now and click here to follow us.
Don't have Bluesky? Stay in the know by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
| | | Existing Industry Spotlight | | Supporting Workforce Development | | |
As seasoned tradesmen reach retirement age in growing numbers, apprenticeship programs create an opportunity to develop a skilled talent pipeline through on-the-job training opportunities. On April 30, Fayetteville Technical Community College engaged private sector leaders with an Apprenticeship Lunch and Learn opportunity as a way to celebrate National Apprenticeship Day. FTCC can help local employers start new apprenticeship programs or help candidates find businesses with apprenticeship availability.
In addition to partnering with local businesses through its apprenticeship program, FTCC offers workforce development opportunities for a variety of trades and skillsets, including a water/utility line course in partnership with Fayetteville PWC beginning June 2nd. For more information, click here.
| | FCEDC by the Numbers - May 2025 | | FTCC Announces Bilateral Agreement with ECU | | |
This month, Fayetteville Technical Community College and East Carolina University signed a bilateral agreement that will help students who earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree through FTCC, have guaranteed admission to ECU's Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology. The best part about it all, they can accomplish these degrees by learning and working here in Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
Learn more about the program here.
| | Campbell University Engineering Wins NASA Challenge | | |
NASA recently hosted a Human Rover Exploration Challenge, where Campbell University Engineering took home the top prize in the Collegiate Division. Over 500 students from 75 high schools and colleges participated in the competition. School of Engineering Founding Dean, Dr. Jenna Carpenter, called the group's performance a "tremendous accomplishment" and a proud moment for both the engineering school and the university. Click here to read more.
| | Employment Opportunities in Cumberland County: May 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?
Fayettevillee, 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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