Harnett County Government has broken ground on its first Class A industrial building at Harnett 95 Industrial Center (Harnett 95), located at U.S. 301 South and Arrowhead Road in Dunn, marking a major step forward for the County’s economic growth.

Harnett 95, the county’s first Class A industrial park, will offer premier industrial space for a variety of industries. Located one mile to I-95, 12 miles to the I-95/I-40 interchange, less than an hour drive to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and under two hours to the Port of Wilmington, the 65-acre park provides easy access to regional, national and global markets.

The construction of Building One, a 175,500-square-foot speculative industrial building on nearly 15 acres, is set to begin this month (September 2025) by the Samet Corporation. Designed for flexibility, the facility will feature divisible space starting at ±27,000 square feet, two speculative office suites or build-to-suit options and modern amenities including 30-foot clear ceiling height, an ESFR sprinkler system and 35 dock-high doors. Scheduled for completion in Q3 2026, this top-tier facility is set to kick-start investment, create quality jobs and fuel industrial growth in Harnett County. CBRE, a commercial real estate company based in Raleigh N.C., serves as the leasing agent for Building One.

At full buildout, Harnett 95 will offer more than 800,000 square feet of industrial space across six buildings ranging from 121,000 to 175,000 square feet. The park will feature flexible layouts, modern amenities and infrastructure, including direct CSX Rail access to support business growth. Designed to accommodate build-to-suit opportunities, Harnett 95 is set to attract top employers and drive new industry and investment in Harnett County.

“Today’s groundbreaking at Harnett 95 is a major step in Harnett County’s product development strategy and demonstrates our commitment to collaborating with partners to drive investment and create jobs in our community,” said Harnett County’s Economic Development Director Stephen Barrington. “We are grateful to Harnett County’s forward-thinking leadership and the board of commissioners for their support and investment in this project and in Harnett County’s economic growth.”

This development strengthens Harnett County as a prime location for companies looking to grow or expand in North Carolina, the East Coast or the Southeastern United States. It also highlights the strong collaboration between Harnett County  Government, the I-95/I-40 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance, Samet Corporation and the City of Dunn.

"We are excited to partner in bringing Harnett 95 to Harnett County,” said President of Real Estate at Samet Corporation Brian Hall. “We chose Harnett County for its location, workforce, growth potential and the willingness of Harnett County to invest alongside us. This industrial park will give companies modern, flexible space to grow, attract new employers and create quality jobs that strengthen the local economy and benefit the community for years to come."

“Harnett 95 represents a major milestone for our county,” said Chairman of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Matt Nicol. “This groundbreaking is not just about a building, it’s about creating new opportunities, attracting top employers and bringing quality, high-paying jobs to Harnett County.”

This project reflects Harnett County’s strategic investment in strengthening its industrial market and enhancing the region’s competitiveness within North Carolina.