Downtown Organizations

These organizations work together to create community, foster collaboration, and showcase the greatness of Downtown Fayetteville.

Downtown Alliance (DTA)

Mission: Support and advocate for downtown businesses through promotions, events, and resources.

The Downtown Alliance is the primary business advocacy organization for downtown Fayetteville. As a member-supported organization, DTA:

Advocates for business-friendly policies
Promotes downtown shopping and dining
Organizes networking events
Provides resources for new and existing businesses

Website: faydta.com Facebook: facebook.com/DowntownFayNC

Downtown Creative Works (DCW)

Mission: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering arts, culture, education, and entrepreneurship in downtown through volunteer-led events and storytelling.

Notable Projects:

Spark Downtown - Creative placemaking initiative
A Dickens Holiday - Annual holiday celebration

Website: adickensholiday.com

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County

Mission: Cultivate and promote the arts in the community through grants, programs, and cultural experiences.

The Arts Council supports:

Artist grants and funding
Cultural programming
Arts education
Community art projects

Website: theartscouncil.com

Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD)

Mission: Provide innovative arts, entertainment, and cultural experiences to enhance downtown life.

CSDD is the municipal service district that:

Manages downtown improvements
Coordinates events and programming
Supports economic development initiatives
Maintains public spaces

Website: coolspringfay.org

Distinctly Fayetteville

Mission: Destination marketing organization dedicated to promoting Fayetteville and Cumberland County as a vibrant place to live, visit, and do business.

Distinctly Fayetteville handles:

Tourism marketing
Visitor services
Event promotion
Regional branding

Website: distinctlyfayettevillenc.com

Greater Fayetteville Chamber

Mission: Strengthen the regional economy, represent business interests, and foster community leadership.

The Chamber provides:

Business advocacy at local, state, and federal levels
Networking events and programs
Ribbon cuttings and grand openings
Leadership development

Website: faybiz.com

Business Development Resources

CEED (Center for Economic Empowerment & Development)

Business assistance for startups
Education and job skill training
Women and minority business support

Website: ncceed.org

Women’s Business Center of Fayetteville

Counseling for women entrepreneurs
Business planning assistance
Networking opportunities

Website: wbcfay.org

FTCC Small Business Center

Free 1:1 business counseling
Classes and seminars
SBA loan assistance

Website: ncsbc.net/ftcc Phone: 910-678-8400

Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC)

Economic development initiatives
Business recruitment
Workforce development
Can Do Performance Finance Program

Website: fcedc.com Phone: 910-323-6006