Latest Announcements
FCEDC announced a new partnership between Fayetteville-based Wahconah Group Tactical Services Division and Hagor Industries Ltd., a prominent Israeli manufacturer of tactical and outdoor textiles. The companies will jointly manufacture and market Hagor’s products in the United States through this collaboration.The Wahconah Group plans to establish a new division dedicated to producing and selling Hagor products. This division will be based in Fayetteville, NC, where Wahconah’s Tactical Services Division has been operating since 2019, offering cleaning and repair services for uniforms and select equipment used by Special Forces in the Army, Marines, and Navy Seals. Read more.
The National Civic League (NCL) named the City of Fayetteville an All-America City for 2023. This accolade was presented to Fayetteville at the All-America City (AAC) Award Event held in Denver on Sunday, June 11. It is the fourth time that Fayetteville has received this distinguished award, having previously been honored in 1985, 2001, and 2011, in addition to the current year. Each year, the AAC Award is granted to ten communities across the United States, signifying their remarkable achievements. In 2023, Fayetteville's efforts to enhance the well-being and involvement of young individuals, particularly in terms of civic engagement, have been acknowledged through this recognition. Read more.
Rob Patton, our Executive Vice President, attended the Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on June 13-14, 2023. The event is hosted yearly by The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. Medical Support to the Warfighter connected North Carolina businesses with military and other federal agencies that require or purchase medical supplies, equipment, devices, pharmaceuticals, medical information technology and medical services. The Biomedical and Biodefense Support to the Warfighter track focused on establishing dialogue between industry and academia-based technology innovators and military and government officials to address the current and future biomedical and biodefense needs of the military and our nation. Read more.
FCEDC Hosted Transportation & Logistics Committee Meeting
On June 14, the FCEDC Transportation and Logistics Committee (T&L Committee) held their quarterly meeting and heard from Ben Greenberg, the President of the North Carolina Trucking Association (NCTA). He provided insight into the latest federal and state legislative initiatives regarding transportation. He also spoke to the group about the importance of developing our workforce in several critically short areas. Primarily those being transportation, diesel maintenance, and logistics. Collectively these jobs keep America’s Supply Chain moving.

Additionally, Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) has developed one of the best Truck Driver Training Programs in the state. They as well as Miller-Motte College train over 100 professional truck drivers per year. The NCTA continues to partner with these and other leaders throughout our state to enhance and develop these programs so that they may reach their fullest potential.

FCEDC is proud to sponsor this committee of transportation and logistics leaders as they work to solve challenges and share successes in the supply chain.
FCEDC By the Numbers
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In the Community
FCEDC attended the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal's Power Breakfast on June 8. The program featured leaders of regional and national banks discussing the strategies business can employ to get the most value out of their banking relationships, particularly after Silicon Valley Bank's failure. The powerful panel of experts sharing their insights was comprised of Peter Gwaltney, President & CEO of the North Carolina Bankers Association; Chris Isley, Regional President of Truist; and Rob Patterson, Regional President of First Bank. Read more.
The “Heroes MAKE America” program is sponsored by the Manufacturing Institute whose mission is to develop a trained and talented workforce for the manufacturing industry. They, in conjunction with Fayetteville Technical Community College, recently announced a partnership to train students in logistics and distribution management. This 7-week training program will lead to each student being qualified to take the Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) and the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) certification tests. Graduates from this program will be highly skilled logistics professionals and able to compete for well-paying positions with our local Transportation and Logistics companies. Additional information can be obtained by contacting transtech@faytechcc.edu. Read more.
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#DidYouKnow?
NC Ports’ container terminal at the Port of Wilmington was ranked as the most productive port
in North America (Container Port Performance Index, 2022)
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