The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation is proud to celebrate President & CEO Robert Van Geons for earning a place on Business North Carolina’s Power List for the sixth consecutive year. Since joining FCEDC in 2017, Van Geons has been a driving force behind transformative investment, job creation and regional momentum, elevating Fayetteville and Cumberland County’s position across North Carolina and beyond. This continued honor reflects his leadership and his passion for the community and the lasting opportunities that move the region forward.
Business North Carolina’s Power List 2026 spotlights about 500 of the state’s most influential leaders, who wield significant influence in business and civic spheres. It’s our effort to identify key decision-makers and agenda-setters. Nearly 200 listees shared some wisdom and insight about their organizations, interests and passions. Inclusion in the list involves judgment by the magazine’s editorial staff, based on reporting, research and nominations from the public.
Click here to see the Power List.
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri
This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO
Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the
