Manufacturing

Mar 18, 2025

Dome manufacturer to create 72 new jobs, invest $4.6M in Fayetteville for manufacturing facility

Photo courtesy of FCEDC and Yeadon Fabric DomesYeadon Fabric Domes, LLC, a manufacturer of air supported structures, will create 72 new jobs in Cumberland County. The company will invest $4.6 million to build a manufacturing facility in Fayetteville. ...

Mar 12, 2025

Purolator unveils new 20,000-mile oil filter with exclusive Walmart partnership; Product to be produced in Fayetteville MANN+HUMMEL facility

The new Purolator 20K oil filter.Photo provided by: Mann + Hummel, PurolatorPurolator, inventor of the oil filter, has launched its latest innovation, the Purolator 20K Premium Oil Filter. Designed for high-performance driving conditions, the 20K Pre ...

Feb 17, 2025

$102 million expansion for domestic transformer manufacturer coming to Raeford, NC

Governor Josh Stein recently announced a major expansion for Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC (PTT), a domestic manufacturer of power and distribution transformers, to add 217 new jobs in Hoke County. The company will invest more than $102.5 ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health’s simulation center provides next level training for medical professionals

Posted Mar 18, 2025
Cape Fear Valley Health’s simulation center was recently recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “simulation and education programs to know.” This recognition is a testament to the sophisticated medical training programs being offered ri
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May 23, 2024

USDA investing $2.9M with Maxton poultry fertilizer manufacturer

Graphic courtesy of PoulterraU.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director Reginald Speight recently announced USDA is investing with a North Carolina poultry fertilizer manufacturer located in Maxton to accelerate growth in domesti ...

Sep 23, 2022

Top-ranked golf cart manufacturer, ICON EV coming to Pinehurst

Photo provided by ICON EVC.F. Smith Property Group announced that they are excited to welcome a new ICON EV storefront to the Pinecroft Center in Pinehurst, NC. Founded in 2017, ICON EV quickly became one of the top-ranked, fastest-growing golf ...


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Cape Fear Valley Health’s simulation center provides next level training for medical professionals

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Fayetteville Technical Community College and North Carolina Military Business Center to host Federal Food Symposium April 1-2

Trent Ensley - Federal Business Development Professional, North Carolina Military Business Center
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FSU introduces new degree program to bolster the state’s manufacturing workforce

Daniel Autrey, PhD - Associate Professor & Chair Department of Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science at Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology, Fayetteville State University

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