The regional business community applauds the bipartisan, two-state Congressional support for H.R. 2211, a bill that would authorize the designation of a Future Interstate corridor between Hampton Roads, Va., and Raleigh, NC, via northeastern North Carolina. RALEIGH, NC, AND HAMPTON ROADS, Va.—The regional business community applauds the bipartisan, two-stateCongressional support for H.R. 2211, a bill...
Author: NCEast Alliance
STEM East to Expand Technical Education Centers in Eastern NC Middle and High Schools
Greenville, NC – STEM East is pleased to announce it will receive a $500,000 grant from Duke Energy to further expand educational science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Centers across eastern North Carolina Greenville, NC – STEM East is pleased to announce it will receive a $500,000 grant from Duke Energy to further expand educational...
Energizing the ENC Aerospace and Automotive Clusters
The NCEast Alliance is announcing today the re-launch of a project to help small to medium sized manufacturers connect with automotive and aerospace supply chains. The goal of the Rural Jobs Accelerator, or RJA Project, is to help manufacturers create and retain jobs in the region by growing their sales to domestic and international automotive...
Regional Leaders Pursue New Interstate Highway for Eastern NC
Nearly 60 gathered in Williamston, NC, to discuss the project, which has been given the moniker I-44. Representatives attended from 9 counties, many eastern NC municipalities and several civic and government organizations. Congressional representatives for Richard Burr, G.K. Butterfield and Walter B. Jones expressed bipartisan support for the effort. Williamston, NC – April 28, 2015...
Peanut processor to add 78 jobs
Jimbo’s Jumbos plans to expand its peanut processing facility in Edenton to create 78 new jobs, Gov. Pat McCrory announced Monday morning. McCrory, who was visiting Edenton, said the expansion is being driven by worldwide demand for Virginia-type peanuts, which he said he prefers to call “North Carolina peanuts” since many are grown in northeastern...
Collaboration and Partnership to Establish a Pharmaceutical Powerhouse
East Carolina University (ECU) and Pitt Community College (PCC) will partner to create the East Coast’s finest training center for biomanufacturing and pharmaceuticals with funds provided by the Golden LEAF Foundation. Additional support from the North Carolina Community College System’s NCWorks Customized Training and BioNetwork will enhance the planned facilities and programs. East Carolina University...
Hundreds Expected to Gather to Champion Sustainability in Manufacturing in Eastern NC
Nearly 250 people will gather tomorrow, Thursday, March 26th at Wilson Community College to celebrate sustainability in manufacturing. Organizations from across North Carolina and the southeast US will convene at 1:00 pm at the event: “Sustainability in Manufacturing: Sharing Environmental, Energy and Waste Reduction Practices.” The event has captured national attention with articles appearing in...
Regional Development Group Adopts Resolution in Support of Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Utility demands are almost always a top tier consideration for expanding or relocating industry. The availability of natural gas is one utility that can quickly eliminate or vault a community into a site location consideration. A wide array of industries rely on natural gas: food processing, bio-pharmaceuticals and chemicals manufacturing as well as glass and...
Richard Marshall of PNC Bank Elected to NCEast Board
Mr. Richard Marshall, Senior Vice President, Corporate Banking with PNC Bank was unanimously elected to the NCEast Alliance Board of Directors at the February board meeting. Mr. Richard Marshall, Senior Vice President, Corporate Banking with PNC Bank was unanimously elected to the NCEast Alliance Board of Directors at the February board meeting. The board meeting...
NCEast Alliance Celebrates Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing – hosted by leading tire and rubber company Bridgestone
Seeking to inspire manufacturers to run at peak performance while respecting the environments in which they operate, a showcase event, “Sustainability in Manufacturing: Sharing Environmental, Energy and Waste Reduction Practices,” will welcome business leaders from across the Southeast US. February 23, 2015 – Wilson, NC – Seeking to inspire manufacturers to run at peak performance...

