September 2022

Latest Announcements
The new Local Area was created in July 2022 through a strategic planning partnership between the leaders of Cumberland, Harnett, and Sampson counties. The area comprises an estimated population of 528,529, with the City of Fayetteville at the center of the region. Seeking to be the most innovative and performance-driven workforce development program in NC, the new alignment will focus on “work first,” meeting people and businesses “where they are.”

The Mid-Carolina Workforce Region will take a lead role in convening workforce system stakeholders, fostering business engagement, developing career pathways, and implementing workforce program technology. Read more.
The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal reported that Fayetteville, NC, America's Can Do City, is in the top 100 cities for construction job growth. According to the article, "... U.S. Point2, a source for news on real estate, compiled a list of the most dynamic metro areas for jobs in construction, and Fayetteville earned a spot on this list." Point2 reviewed metros that had more than 1,000 permits issued from January to June 2022 to come up with the listing. Read more.
NC Carolina Core held its first Real Estate Summit this week to inform commercial and residential real estate leaders about growth opportunities in the Core. The Carolina Core is a 120-mile stretch of central North Carolina along U.S Highway 421 stretching from Interstate 77 to Interstate 95. Fayetteville is one of the largest cities, along with Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. FCEDC President and CEO Robert Van Geons spoke regarding the immense opportunities for workforce development through military talent and the economic engine that Fayetteville and Cumberland County represent. Read more.
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FCEDC was proud to represent Fayetteville and Cumberland County as a Gold Sponsor of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Carolinas Chapter’s fall conference. The event was held Aug. 25-27 in Bluffton, South Carolina, affording FCEDC President and CEO Robert Van Geons and Executive Vice President Rob Patton the opportunity to serve as presenters. They also were able to connect with leading real estate brokers, investors, and developers to promote Fayetteville and Cumberland County as the premier commercial location with an excellent business climate and highly talented workforce. Read more.
FCEDC Is June 2022 HMACC Business of the Month
FCEDC was honored to receive the June 2022 Business of the Month Award from the Hope Mills Area Chamber of Commerce. FCEDC Executive Vice President Rob Patton and Director of Communications Kim Hasty accepted the award at the Chamber’s luncheon in August, held at the T.J. Robinson Life Center in Hope Mills. FCEDC was nominated due to our efforts helping Cumberland County grow and prosper. At the luncheon, Patton gave a presentation about FCEDC’s work in bringing new business and industry to Fayetteville and Cumberland County, as well as helping existing businesses expand.
The data mining company opened its regional headquarters in Fayetteville and celebrated the event with a Grand Opening and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its facility on Dedication Drive. Cumberland County Chairman Glenn Adams and Fayetteville Mayor Pro Tem Johnny Dawkins attended to offer encouragement and support to the trailblazing mining operation. Attendees were able to discuss the future operations and learn more about how data mining works from Plan C Crypto’s CEO Antonio Bestard. In addition to the community and business leaders, economic development professionals from FCEDC and Plan C Crypto staff attended the event. Read more.
Check out the latest available, quality jobs in Fayetteville and Cumberland County, NC. We encourage you to share these opportunities with anyone who is looking for a new career.
#DidYouKnow?
Methodist University was ranked the No. 1, Most Diverse University in North Carolina (Niche, 2022)

A Message from FCEDC President & CEO
We are thrilled to present you with another issue of the monthly FCEDC newsletter, designed to bring you relevant information about FCEDC’s activities, and community successes. We continue to assist our existing industry and grow the community through aggressive recruitment efforts. FCEDC is incredibly grateful for the support we receive from the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and our private sector partners. 

Sincerely,
Robert M. Van Geons, CEcD