Amazon Now Hiring for Fayetteville Cross-Dock Facility |
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Amazon is now hiring at its Inbound Cross-Dock Facility, located off I-295 at 6903 Bragg Blvd. The facility is expected to employ more than 1,000 full-time and part-time positions, and will be opening later this summer.
Available jobs are posted online at www.amazon.com/flexiblejobs, after 7:00 p.m. each Friday. Applicants may sign up for text notifications by texting HIREME to 31432. Read more. |
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Robert Van Geons named to Southern Business & Development's "Under 50 to Watch", Business North Carolina's Power List 2024 |
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In its Winter 2024 issue, Southern Business & Development included FCEDC's own Robert Van Geons in their "Under 50 to Watch" list. The list includes economic developers from around the South. Read more about it here.
Robert was also selected to Business North Carolina's "Power List" for the fourth consecutive year. Find out more about the award and see who else from Cumberland County has been recognized at https://fcedc.biz/PowerList24. |
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New Roles and New Faces at FCEDC |
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The FCEDC is excited to announce the appointment of two new Board members: Timothy Bryant, CEO/General Manager of PWC, and Dr. Ulysses Taylor, Dean of the Broadwell College of Business & Economics at Fayetteville State University.
Staff members Jennifer Hammond and Brittany Tschida are also serving the company in new roles. Jennifer is now the Manager of Business Services, while Brittany has moved into the role of Marketing Manager. Read more.
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Rob Patton Conducts International Relations in Europe |
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FCEDC's Executive Vice President, Rob Patton, joined a community delegation from Fayetteville to spend time in our sister city, Saint-Avold, France.
The group attended the annual Lafayette Ceremony observed Memorial Day with a ceremony at the Lorraine American Cemetery, toured Strasbourg, and traveled to various places around the region visiting educational, commercial, and cultural sites. Read more about his journey. |
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In the Spotlight: 2847 Bridgewood Drive
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2847 Bridgewood features 13,993 square feet of modern-designed office space including 1,554 square feet of warehouse space. The property offers ample parking for staff and visitors and is located less than a mile from Business I-95 and FAY Regional Airport. It is available now.
"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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The Arts Council Celebrates 50 Years of Color! |
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On Thursday, June 6th, the Arts Council kicked off its 50th Anniversary celebration with An Evening of Color at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Over 200 people attended the event as the organization toasted to fifty years of success with live music, entertainment, and an assortment of international cuisine.
At the event, the arts council announced its new ARTS XLerator. Located in the armory building of the FILI Company on Burgess Street, the Arts Council intends to create a Hub designed to nurture and empower the growth of artists and arts organizations in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Read more. |
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Chamber Career & Resource Expo |
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The Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Career & Resource Expo on Friday, July 19th from 10am - 3pm at the Crown Expo Center. There are opportunities to promote your business, attract talent, network, and conduct on-the-spot interviews. For more information, please click here. |
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Cumberland County Employment Opportunities: June 2024
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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 of all kinds from our existing industry partners in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and defense sectors.
Review job openings here. |
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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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