FCEDC Hosts Small Business Resource Summit with Local Partners | | FCEDC Sponsors Relationship Economics Summit '25 | | |
Last month, FCEDC sponsored and attended the Relationship Economics Summit '25 hosted by AVNIR. The week-long conference is split up into two programs, each with its own experiences. Lead NXT Leadership Development Program is held during the early part of the week and is dedicated to teaching emerging leaders how to think, influence, and engage with their peers. During the last half of the week, the Senior Executive Symposium brings together C-suite leaders for meaningful conversations on growth, governance, and resilience. Read more here.
| | FCEDC by the Numbers - October 2025 | | Due to the recent suspension of Federal government services, the latest available data is from August 2025. | | In the Spotlight: 1 Soffe Drive | | | | 1 Soffe Drive is a 347,141 square-foot Class A Industrial Building located off Business I-95 near the Fayetteville Business Park. The facility has 36-foot ceilings, 24 dock doors, and 2 drive-in doors. With 27,752 square-feet of office space, this building is ideal for corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations. Click here to learn more. | | |
For a searchable database of commercial and industrial buildings available in Cumberland County, visit https://fcedc.com/sites-buildings/.
"In the spotlight" is a 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 info@fcedc.com.
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Greater Fayetteville Business Journal's
Upcoming Power Breakfast: Taking Care of Business
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The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal will host their final Power Breakfast of 2025 on Thursday, December 4th. This Power Breakfast, themed "Taking Care of Business", is your opportunity to connect with peers, hear from influential state and regionals leaders, and gain insights that will help shape the future of our business community. Featured speakers include The Honorable Elaine F. Marshall, Secretary of State of North Carolina, and Kevin S. Dick, President and CEO of the Carolina Small Business Development Fund. Click here to secure your seat.
| | Greater Fayetteville Chamber Military Affairs Council to Food Drive for Soldiers and Their Families | | |
On Wednesday, November 20, 2025, the Greater Fayetteville Chamber Military Affairs Council will host Operation Patriot Pantry at the Highland Shopping Center Parking Lot. In partnership with Two Men and a Truck, the goal of the event is to help ease financial pressures for soldiers and their families. Individuals are asked to bring non-perishable items, such as canned goods, boxed meals, baby food/formula, toiletries, and hygiene products. The Military Affairs Council and volunteers will be collecting items from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., or until the truck is full.
Click here to learn more.
| | Employment Opportunities in Cumberland County: November 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?
Fayetteville, 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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