FCEDC Mid-Month Update
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The FCEDC Has Updated Its Website and Email Domain |
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The FCEDC has a new online home: www.fcedc.com! To reduce marketplace confusion and organically reinforce our SEO and marketing messages, the team felt it was important that our web and email presence match the FCEDC acronym by which most industry and professional partners know us. Please add the FCEDC.com domain to your “safe senders” list and update contact lists accordingly. For our updated email addresses, please click here.
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Fayetteville Named the Best City to Live In After Military Service |
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Apartmentlist.com has ranked Fayetteville as its "Best Place to Live After Military Service" for 2024. Located next to Ft. Liberty, which is the largest army base by population in the world, Fayetteville "fosters a supportive and understanding community for veterans". Contributing factors included quality of life, the city's robust job market, affordability, and proximity to educational institutions like FSU and FTCC that provide special programs and veteran support. Read more.
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FCEDC Celebrates New Projects and Prepares for Long-Term Development |
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FCEDC President & CEO, Robert Van Geons, spoke with Stephanie Meador and Faith Hatton of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal about growth opportunities in the area, long-term development projects, and the two spec buildings, built through private sector funding, that are ready for new tenants. Read article here.
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La Fayette Cognac is Available Now in Cumberland County! |
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As you plan this year’s holiday gift-giving, please consider sharing La Fayette Cognac with your family, and friends.
Handcrafted in our Sister City, Saint-Avold, France, this Cognac is the perfect celebration of 30 years of friendship, and the upcoming 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Fayetteville in 1825.
Described as a sweet and refined masterpiece, it is for sale in all nine ABC Stores in Cumberland County. According to rave reviews, the cognac is "as unique and noteworthy as its namesake!".
Fayetteville-area restaurants will be creating specially-crafted cocktails with the cognac this holiday season. Read more about La Fayette Cognac and its journey to the Can Do City here.
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458 Whitfield Street, the former Fayetteville Observer location, offers the opportunity to occupy an entire industrial property with seamless connections to nearby highways. The 164.380 square-foot facility provides climate-controlled industrial and office space featuring a mix of open floor plans and private executive offices. Available space can be leased to a single user or multiple tenants. Click here for more.
"In the spotlight" is a monthly rotating feature. If you have any questions 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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STARward STEM Experiments Launched Into Space November 9th |
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On Thursday, Nov 9th, NASA’s SpaceX CRS-29 mission launched into the sky on its way to the International Space System with three experiments developed by Cumberland County students on board. These Design Challenge experiments were chosen at the STARward SEM Expo at Douglas Byrd High School in January, 2023. STARward STEM is a collaboration with Cumberland County Schools, RTI International, and other partners. The goal is for students to create STAR moments: “Something they’ll always remember,” while gaining a hands-on education in science, technology, engineering and math. The program addresses growing STEM workforce needs by providing equity-focused access to STEM education for students in elementary and secondary schools in Cumberland County. Read more about STARward STEM.
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At the end of October, our friend and team member John Hart stepped away from his position at FCEDC due to an unexpected family matter. We're grateful for his contributions to our organization and the community.
In his absence, FCEDC is currently 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?
NC Ports’ container terminal at the Port of Wilmington was ranked as the most productive port
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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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