August 2022

Latest Announcements
NVR, Inc. will be building a 145,000-square-foot manufacturing operation on a 22-acre site on Dunn Road in Fayetteville. The facility will manufacture trusses, wall panel systems, and other essential homebuilding components. NVR is initially planning to create 189 jobs (with an expected growth to more than 200 jobs) in Fayetteville and Cumberland County, at an average wage of over $45,000. 

Headquartered in Virginia, NVR sells and constructs homes under the brands of Ryan Homes, NVHomes, and Heartland Homes in 15 states. The Fortune 500 company operates in two business segments: Homebuilding and mortgage banking. In addition to the new facility in Cumberland County, NVR will be expanding its existing facility in Cleveland County, increasing investment and employment.
 
Kelvin Farmer, Chairman of FCEDC’s Board of Directors, said the project is the culmination of a collaborative effort from multiple public and private organizations that helped bring the project to fruition. “FCEDC is grateful to the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, EDPNC, NC Department of Commerce, NCDOT, and the Fayetteville Public Works Commission for their hard work in bringing new investment and jobs to Fayetteville and Cumberland County,” said Farmer. Read more.
North Carolina’s Southeast recently awarded $262,000 to the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation to improve one of Cumberland County’s best available industrial sites. FCEDC President and CEO Robert Van Geons, CEcD, said the money will be used to rough grade an access road connecting Production Drive to Sand Hill Road on the county-owned 159-acre Sand Hill Road site. In July, Cumberland County was awarded $937,600 from the Golden LEAF Foundation to clear and rough grade a 30-acre development pad to make it more attractive for potential industry. Industrially zoned, the site is located between Interstate 95 and N.C. 87. “Together, these grants will make the Sand Hill Road Site truly shovel-ready and exponentially more competitive for the many time-sensitive projects to which we respond,” Van Geons said. Read more.
FCEDC attended the two-day Association of the United States Army’s AUSA Warfighter Summit & Exposition held July 27-28 at the Crown Complex. AUSA organizers selected Fayetteville as the site for this inaugural event, which featured the theme “America’s Response Force: Ready Today, Ready Tomorrow.” FCEDC is a proud supporter of AUSA, of which FCEDC President and CEO Robert Van Geons, CEcD, and Executive Vice President Rob Patton are both members. The event showcased industry-leading products, innovative technology, and service solutions to address warfighter capabilities and requirements. It also provided FCEDC the opportunity to network with key decision-makers, including senior Army leaders. Read more.
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FCEDC attended the launch announcement of Blue Ridge Power's Powerup Workforce Development Program. Blue Ridge Power is partnering with Fayetteville Technical Community College and Cumberland County Schools to offer a solar power construction pre-apprenticeship program for high school students. Headquartered in Asheville, Blue Ridge Power hosted the press conference and launch event at its Middle River Loop Road site, where students demonstrated the construction of solar panels. Read more.
Due to the retirement of our longstanding leader of Existing Industry, we have begun our search for the mission-critical Director of Existing Industry position. Charged with continuing and expanding our award-winning program, this individual will serve as a liaison between our organization and local businesses, helping to troubleshoot issues, and assisting with opportunities for growth and expansion. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills and either a relevant degree or substantial and related work experience. Resumes may be sent to info@fayedc.com.
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.
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A Message from FCEDC President & CEO
These are exciting times in the area of economic development for Fayetteville and Cumberland County. In this issue, we are happy to share the news that NVR, Inc., a Fortune 500 homebuilder, will construct a large manufacturing facility on Dunn Road. We at FCEDC are constantly looking for ways to bring in new businesses and industries, but we are also committed to those companies that already have a home base here. Always seeking new ways to improve our community, we could not do any of it without the continued support of the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and our private sector partners.

Sincerely,
Robert M. Van Geons, CEcD