FCEDC Mid-Month Update
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The FCEDC is grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
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D-BAT is Coming to Fayetteville! |
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D-BAT, a world-class baseball and softball training facility, is coming to Fayetteville! Active-duty owner Wayne Richey is expected to open D-BAT in April, 2024. D-BAT includes 12 climate-controlled batting cages, state-of-the-art technology, and a fully-stocked pro shop suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Hitting, pitching, catching, fielding, agility, strength and conditioning, and other specialized training opportunities will be available year-round. Congratulations to Wayne and his team! Learn more about D-BAT here.
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Robert Van Geons on Good Morning Fayetteville
Our President & CEO, Robert Van Geons, kicked off the year by joining Murphy on Good Morning Fayetteville as his first guest of 2024. He talked about what exactly we do around here at FCEDC, how unique our community is, and gave a quick Amazon update as well. You can listen to the entire segment here.
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Vote in La Fayette Cognac People's Choice Cocktail Contest! |
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The FCEDC's La Fayette Cognac People’s Choice Cocktail Contest is in full swing! Thank you to the seven local restaurants participating in this unique celebration of Fayetteville’s namesake, the Marquis de Lafayette, and our sister city in St. Avold, France.
The People's Choice Cocktail Competition showcases the talent and creativity of the amazing bartenders in our area, while sharing the versatility of the Cognac itself.
Visit any (or all!) of these fabulous local spots and vote for your favorite cocktail through January 31. Vote now.
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In the Spotlight: 800 Technology Drive |
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800 Technology Drive, an industrial distribution center with close proximity to I-95, is now available for sale or rent. This facility, built in 1992 and renovated in 2015, is 259,960 SF sitting on 31 acres. Click here for more.
"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.
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CCS Career Fair - A Pathway to Success |
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On Friday, February 9, Cumberland County Schools will be hosting a career fair at the Crown Agri-Expo Center from 9am - 1pm. The goal of the Pathways Career Fair is to educate and expose students to careers in the community and help them create a vision on how to achieve their career goals. The career fair is designed for CCS students in grades 8-12.
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America's "Can Do City" Celebrates 2024 |
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Thousands of people rang in 2024 at the Night Circus on New Year's Eve at Festival Park in Downtown Fayetteville. When the clock struck midnight, the star rose above the stage as fireworks filled the sky.
The FCEDC is a proud collaborative partner in the "Can Do Carolina" project. The "Can Do" brand links many City and County organizations together, sharing the diverse and vibrant community story. You may see the "Can Do" brand on FAST buses, at the airport, on City and County administration buildings, and yes, even above the stage at Festival Park.
The cover photo on this month's memo was taken by Sharilyn Wells of CityView Media.
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FCEDC is hiring a Director of Existing Industry. For a detailed position description, please click here. Resumes may be sent to info@fcedc.com.
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#DidYouKnow?
North Carolina was ranked as the #1 State for Business in the country for the second year in a row by CNBC!
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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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