The FCEDC Office will be closed tomorrow, April 18th, in observance of Good Friday. We will return to normal business hours on Monday, April 21st.

𝑰𝑪𝒀𝑴𝑰: Last week, Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health hosted the topping-off ceremony for the new 127,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art school of medicine. This milestone sets the stage for the accreditation process, which could be awarded as early as Fall 2025.

𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓! The Corridor K Survey will close this Friday, May 2nd, at 5:00 pm EST. As a major goal for our community, please take a short moment to fill out this survey to ensure our voice is heard. Read more: fcedc.biz/CorridorKArtic…. Survey: fcedc.biz/CorridorKSurvey

We are thrilled to share that FCEDC President & CEO, Robert Van Geons, has earned a spot on Business NC's Power List for the 𝟓𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑! 🎉 Read more about Robert and the other NC leaders at fcedc.biz/PowerList2025.

Join FCEDC President & CEO, Robert Van Geons, at the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit next week. Schedule to meet with Robert using the event app or stop by the North Carolina Southeast Booth to learn more about the opportunity in Fayetteville and Cumberland County!

This week we’re celebrating Economic Development Week and the Power of Partnerships within our industry. Stay tuned as we highlight some of our partners who help deliver wins for the community! Learn more about Economic Development Week at fcedc.biz/EDWeek.

Today, we would like to highlight our local utility partners that work with us daily to ensure all projects considering Fayetteville and Cumberland County have the capacity they need. Thank you for all that you do! #EconDevWeek

As we continue through #EconDevWeek, we would like to showcase our education and workforce partners! Each organization plays a vital role in ensuring our next generation of workers are equipped with the tools needed for the job.

Today, we would like to highlight our partners who help us sell buildings, develop business parks, and provide transit infrastructure. Whether a project needs 20,000 SF or 300,000 SF, we can make it happen in Fayetteville and Cumberland County! #EconDevWeek

As we close out #EconDevWeek, we would like to give special thanks to our partners at the national, state, regional, and local levels. Without their continued support, we would not be able to deliver projects that strengthen our economy. Together, there is so much we 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐎!

Did you know the FCEDC shares local job opportunities with employers such as Amazon, Eaton, Mann+Hummel, and more? Receive information on openings straight to your inbox every month! Sign up at fcedc.biz/MidMonthMemo.

The FCEDC office will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27th, at 8:30 a.m.

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This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

The FCEDC is excited to announce a collaboration with Homemakers Furniture that will continue their lasting legacy of serving Fayetteville & Cumberland County! The building at 611 W Russell Street will soon become a new home for applied innovation, technology, and training. 💡💼

The FCEDC would like to congratulate Maybridge Development and A & A Holdings on being the first two companies to receive funding through the Can Do Performance Financing Program! The next round of funding will open on June 26, 2025. Learn more at fcedc.biz/CanDoFinancing.

Is the Can Do Performance Financing Program right for your small business? Attend our Info Session at the Fayetteville_Cumberland_EB_HUB to see how existing businesses can receive up to $750,000 for capital expenses in exchange for creating full-time jobs. Register Now: fcedc.biz/CanDoFunding

Earlier this month, we hosted a reception for the Major Employers in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Our guests enjoyed networking, refreshments, & a brief presentation about the local workforce from Ted Abernathy of Economic Leadership.

𝑰𝑪𝒀𝑴𝑰: After 80 years of service, Homemakers Furniture is closing its doors. As they wind down operations, they are offering discounted final sales, up to 50% off the original sales price! Read about the future of this building & our role in it at fcedc.biz/Homemakers.

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: The Can Do Performance Financing Program Information Session is tomorrow! If you have an existing business in a low-to-moderate census tract, you could access up to $750,000 for capital expenses. Registration is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 > fcedc.biz/CanDoFunding