The STEM East Network in partnership with the NCEast Alliance (NCEA) is pleased to announce that PotashCorp will join the Eastern NC Superintendents and Employers Council (ENCESC) as part of the NCEA’s initiative to build capacity through improving labor skills in the region. PotashCorp is the world’s largest fertilizer company by capacity and maintains operations and business interests in seven...
In 2011, the NC Eastern Region, now the NCEast Alliance, began a pilot program to certify counties as NC Work Ready. That program now serves as the model for the statewide NCWorks Certified Work Ready Communities initiative. By James T. Simpson, CAE For communities across North Carolina, attracting, training and retaining workforce is a top concern. North Carolina’s job creators continue...
The North Carolina Eastern Alliance Corporation, dba NCEast Alliance (NCEA or Alliance), board of directors elected Michael R. ‘Mike’ Waldrum, MD to take the place of Mr. Todd Hickey, representing Vidant Health Systems. Vidant Health is a charter regional champion member investor in the NCEast Alliance. The North Carolina Eastern Alliance Corporation, dba NCEast Alliance (NCEA or Alliance), board of...
“We are excited U-Play has decided to make Wayne County/Mount Olive their U.S. home. This is a good example of global manufacturing trending in a positive direction for the U.S” Mount Olive, NC- The Wayne County Development Alliance (WCDA) went before the board of commissioners on August 2, 2016 to receive approval for an industrial incentive grant for a new...
The Wayne County Development Alliance (WCDA) announced their 10th year as an economic development organization on July 6, 2016. The WCDA is a cooperative 501(C)3, public/private, nonprofit organization that provides the lead in Economic Development initiatives for the advancement of Wayne County, NC (including all seven municipalities) and its citizens through the creation of meaningful jobs and purposeful capital investment....
Voluntary program will give landowners in 33 counties opportunities to conserve lands vital to agricultural, forestry, natural resources and military interests GOLDSBORO – N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today announced the federal designation of 33 counties as the North Carolina Sentinel Landscape, and the development of voluntary programs of incentives for landowners and local governments that desire to participate. He...
Two Woodington Middle School teachers will get hands-on training this summer that will help them – and by extension, their students – better relate to the skills young people need to acquire and be successful in jobs with local business and industry. Two Woodington Middle School teachers will get hands-on training this summer that will help them – and by...
It’s not every day that a famous musician makes his way to eastern North Carolina. It’s not every day that a famous musician makes his way to eastern North Carolina. However, chart-topping musician and bestselling author Jimmy Buffett is bringing his business right here to Washington. His most recent business ties to Washington include a custom 44-foot boat in the...
Repreve Renewables celebrated the official opening of its North Carolina processing center today with a ribbon cutting and plant tour of its Seven Springs, NC plant. Repreve Renewables celebrated the official opening of its North Carolina processing center today with a ribbon cutting and plant tour of its Seven Springs, NC plant. The Company is committed to building local economies,...
It’s a company with Dutch roots and Italian parents. And its products are critical to the functioning of the world’s most breathtaking trophy properties – like 154- story Burj Khalifa in Dubai, currently the world’s tallest building. The company is Draka Elevator Products, and it calls Rocky Mount, N.C., home. THINKING GLOBALLY. PARTNERING LOCALLY. For Rocky Mount Manufacturer, Community Support...
