A celebration is planned for April 22 at Hardison’s Barn in Jamesville, NC. Event will include dinner, silent auction, book signing and more. This event will coincide with a “Paddle the Roanoke” event on April 23 hosted by Martin County Tourism and Chamber of Commerce. For event information, go to www.roanokeriverpartners.org. Roanoke River Partners is marking a milestone with its...
Thank you to all that attended the 2017 State of the Region. It was nice to see so many familiar faces and we enjoyed meeting several of you for the first time. Presentations from the event are available for download at the links below. Ted Abernathy_NCEast State of the Region.pdf Mark Sutherland_NCEast State of the Region.pdf NC Ports_NCEast State of...
The flowers are budding and beginning to bloom in anticipation of your visit during the 2017 Pilgrimage Tour. A wonderful tradition since 1949, this two day event includes tours of 19 private homes and plantations representing three centuries of life on North Carolina’s Albemarle Sound. Edenton, NC – The flowers are budding and beginning to bloom in anticipation of your...
The NCEast Alliance’s State of the Region will take place on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at the Greenville Hilton Hotel with opening remarks beginning at 9:00 a.m. Registration and networking will begin at 8:30 a.m. The NCEast Alliance’s State of the Region will take place on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at the Greenville Hilton Hotel with opening remarks beginning at...
Sen. Chad Barefoot, R-Franklin, and Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, announced a bill on Thursday that would create a teaching fellows program for future STEM and special education teachers (video below). The forgivable loan program would offer up to $8,250 to students who promise to teach within North Carolina’s public schools in science, technology, engineering, math, or special education. by Liz...
East Carolina University has selected Dr. Jay Golden as vice chancellor of research, economic development and engagement. His appointment, effective June 30, was approved by the Board of Trustees during a special meeting today. GREENVILLE, N.C. (3/08/17) — East Carolina University has selected Dr. Jay Golden as vice chancellor of research, economic development and engagement. His appointment, effective June 30,...
The NCEast Alliance is pleased to announce that Mr. Bruce Middleton has joined the organization as the Executive Director of the STEMEast Network. The NCEast Alliance is pleased to announce that Mr. Bruce Middleton has joined the organization as the Executive Director of the STEMEast Network. Mr. Middleton succeeds Dr. Steve Hill who resigned his post as Executive Director effective...
The STEM East Network recently hosted Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC East) to introduce its new mobile fabrication lab otherwise known as the FAB LAB to a group of educators in the region. FRC East is one of the first sites to receive a FAB LAB which is part of a larger effort within the Navy. The program is designed...
Spanning farm fields in Pasquotank and Perquimans counties, the Amazon Wind Farm US East, powered by Avangrid Renewables at Desert Wind, is now the first commercial-scale wind farm in North Carolina and one of the first in the southeastern United States. The facility reached full commercial operation this month and began delivering power in December 2016. It features 104 modern...
Wilson County commissioners unanimously approved an incentive package Monday to support Bridgestone’s multimillion-dollar plant expansion. By Olivia Neeley Times Staff Writer Wilson County commissioners unanimously approved an incentive package Monday to support Bridgestone’s multimillion-dollar plant expansion. Bridgestone will receive $14 million in economic incentives from the county over the next decade. In January, company officials announced the doubling of an investment...
