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2025 has been a year of innovation and growth. We launched the Can Do Performance Financing Program, announced Yeadon Domes, celebrated the opening of Rollease Acmeda, and purchased the new building for our HR Talent Portal. Our team also represented us at more than 50 trade shows, conferences, and meetings worldwide. Together, these milestones highlight a year driven by progress, partnership, and bold investment in the future.
You can read more about this past year's success here.
| | Robert Van Geons Speaks at DEQ Public Hearing | | |
Earlier this month, the Department of Environmental Quality hosted a Public Hearing regarding an Interbasin Transfer (IBT) request from Fuquay-Varina. FCEDC President and CEO, Robert Van Geons, along with elected officials, local leaders, and community members, spoke in opposition, advocating for the future growth of our community. making sure the future growth of our community would not be impacted by this request.
Click here to read more and submit written comments.
| | FCEDC Attends I-295 Ribbon Cutting | | |
Last month, NCDOT representatives, Local and State Elected Officials, and other community leaders came together to celebrate the opening of the final section of I-295. The completed 39-mile outer loop will enhance connectivity for our military, eliminate traffic back-up for our residents, and continue to showcase our region's strategic location for business!
Click here to read more.
| | FCEDC by the Numbers - December 2025 | | In the Spotlight: 2847 Bridgewood Drive | | | | |
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.
Click here to learn more.
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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.
| | Fayetteville Technical Community College Recognized as Top 25 Cybersecurity Program in the Nation | | |
Last month, FTCC was recognized nationally as one of the Top 25 institutions to earn an associate degree in cybersecurity! The twenty-five recipients of this recognition were evaluated based on academic quality, student-to-faculty ratios, graduation retention rates, admission selectivity, and in-state tuition and affordability. "We are proud to be named in the Cybersecurity Guide's 2026 Top 25 Cybersecurity Associate Degree Programs, a direct result of our faculty, staff, and students' outstanding dedication and hard work," said FTCC President Dr. Mark Sorrells. Read more about this accomplishment here.
| | A District New Year's Eve Spactacular | | |
The City of Fayetteville and the Cool Spring Downtown District are pleased to announce the return of A District New Year's Eve Spectacular for its fifth year. The event will be held at Festival Park from 7:30 P.M. - 12:30 A.M. The Can Do star will rise at midnight to ring in the new year. This year, organizers are excited to bring three toruin acts to the District's New Year's celebration - Bubba Sparxxx, Yung Joc, and headliners, 702.
Along with these powerhouse headlines, the District NYE Spectacular will feature several other local bands, food trucks, children's activities and more.
Click here to read more!
| | Employment Opportunities in Cumberland County: December 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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