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FCEDC welcomes Plateau Group to its CORE Innovation Center

By Staff Report, posted 3 years ago
Photo courtesy of Plateau

Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation recently announced the addition of The Plateau Group to the list of members in its CORE Innovation Center. Plateau has partnered with defense and civilian federal agencies for more than two decades to provide IT solution consultation, innovation, and thought leadership.

The Fayetteville location will be the sixth in the nation for the information technology products and solutions company.

“We are honored to have Plateau Group join the team in the CORE Innovation Center,” said FCEDC’s Executive Vice President Rob Patton in a press release. “Plateau is exactly the type of company we strive to include in this cutting-edge group of companies. Providing space to defense and high-tech sector companies is precisely why the Core was established. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with the Plateau Group and watching them grow in the region.”

Innovative, and client-responsive collaboration are key elements of Plateau’s services. Plateau has employed more than 35 veteran employees in the approximate 1,240 projects and 1,380 business solutions that they have completed thus far. 

“Plateau takes immense pride to continue its commitment to serve and grow U.S. service members and the communities they represent,” said Plateau’s Senior Vice President Robert Tibbs in a press release.

Plateau joins an expanding list of companies in the CORE Innovation Center. Established in 2018, this technology and defense industry-focused accelerator provides resources for established companies and entrepreneurs. 

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