As you make your summer travel plans, you may want to include visiting Edenton and experience more of its rich history through a self-guided tour highlighting 10 of our Historic Sites. Seeing old buildings may not spur an adventurous spirit, but knowing the story behind the façade may be a beginning. There is nothing that may be more enticing than...
The theme of this year’s ‘State of the Region’ focused on the fusion, or inter-relationship, of logistics and energy, branded as LogiSynErgy. Speakers from Iberdrola Renewables, CSX Transportation, and the NC Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Quality discussed the anticipated impact of transportation and energy projects planned for Eastern North Carolina that amount to more than $2.5 billion...
Technically, STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education, however in eastern NC, STEM has taken on a new meaning: “Strategies That Engage Minds”. The STEM education initiative is important to the Eastern North Carolina region because it introduces school-aged children to concepts and applications that are applicable in the real world work environment. Through this interaction,...
Thank you to everyone that attended the 2016 NCEast Alliance State of the Region. Presentations from the event are available for download at the links below. Videos of the presentations will be available shortly. Contact Jeremy Cayton at 252.689.6496 or [email protected] for questions or requests. The Economic Benefits of Wind Energy in Eastern NC – Craig Poff, Iberdrola Renewables The...
Greenville, NC – April 20, 2016 – On Wednesday, April 20th, business, community and government leaders will gather in Greenville for North Carolina’s East Alliance’s annual meeting. The State of the Region will take place at the Greenville Convention Center (207 Greenville Blvd SW Greenville, NC 27834) with opening remarks beginning at 9:45 a.m. Registration and networking will begin at...
The STEM East Network, guided by the ENC Employers and Superintendents Council, hosted the 3rd Annual E2 Summit on Thursday, April 7th, in Greenville, NC. The well attended event hosted employers and educators throughout eastern North Carolina and offered the attendees an opportunity to connect with peers and leaders in the education and workforce arenas. Dr. Steven Hill, Executive Director...
The pipeline will allow our people and our companies to be less dependent on outside sources for safe, efficient, reliable natural gas. It’ll save our energy consumers more than $130 million per year. It will bring much-needed jobs during construction, and keep hundreds employed through operation. And, our state will receive $6 million in tax revenue from the companies who...
East Carolina University is a recipient of the prestigious 2016 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. Awarded by the National Association of Foreign Advisors: Association of International Educators (NAFSA), the Simon Awards recognize outstanding and innovative achievements in campus internationalization. Only seven colleges or universities nationwide were recognized. East Carolina University is a recipient of the prestigious 2016 Senator...
The NCEast Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a new Regional Advocate. RSM US LLP (RSM) – the nation’s largest provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market – joined the NCEast Alliance (NCEA) as an investor at the Regional Advocate Membership level (those entities contributing at least $5,000 per year). The NCEast Alliance...
As a private, not-for-profit, economic development agency serving 28 counties in eastern North Carolina, we are dedicated to improving the capacity of our region to sustain and attract companies that will create quality jobs for our residents. In doing so, we often advocate for actions/activities that will improve the condition of our region – supporting sensible education initiatives is high...
