Kinston’s DuPont facility was recognized for its efforts in the production of its bio-based Sorona fiber. Kinston’s DuPont facility was recognized for its efforts in the production of its bio-based Sorona fiber. Read Full Press Release

In response to troubling labor trends linked to a large unskilled labor force, the Eastern Region Development Commission announced its intention to create a directory of skilled workers. In response to troubling labor trends linked to a large unskilled labor force, the Eastern Region Development Commission announced its intention to create a directory of skilled workers. Read Full Press Release

Technology-minded thinking won New Bern the biennial G. Herbert Stout Award for GIS Excellence, a state accolade given to governments and individuals for innovative and exemplary use of GIS technology. Technology-minded thinking won New Bern the biennial G. Herbert Stout Award for GIS Excellence, a state accolade given to governments and individuals for innovative and exemplary use of GIS technology....

North Carolina’s Eastern Region has awarded the county of Wilson a loan for the amount of $100,000 to assist the county in the completion of the business incubator project. North Carolina’s Eastern Region has awarded the county of Wilson a loan for the amount of $100,000 to assist the county in the completion of the business incubator project. Read Full...

NCER awarded Jones County $250,000 today to assist with the construction of a new facility in the Jones County Industrial Park in Trenton. NCER awarded Jones County $250,000 today to assist with the construction of a new facility in the Jones County Industrial Park in Trenton. Read Full Press Release

NCER was selected as a recipient of a $70,000 N.C. Biotechnology Center Regional Development Grant. NCER was selected as a recipient of a $70,000 N.C. Biotechnology Center Regional Development Grant. Read Full Press Release

Governor Mike Easley announced that Commerce Overseas Corporation, a leading military aviation parts manufacturer and supplier, is moving its headquarters from California to the Global TransPark in Lenoir County. Governor Mike Easley announced that Commerce Overseas Corporation, a leading military aviation parts manufacturer and supplier, is moving its headquarters from California to the Global TransPark in Lenoir County. Read Full...

Provides information on the source of the data gathered for the metrics, as well as how to use the data. Provides information on the source of the data gathered for the metrics, as well as how to use the data. Read Full Press Release

Comprehensive set of metrics used to help the NCER Commission: understand what is happening in the region, measure progress, and guide development projects and policies. Comprehensive set of metrics used to help the NCER Commission:  understand what is happening in the region, measure progress, and guide development projects and policies. Read Full Press Release

Carolina Technical Plastics, a leading manufacturer of injection molded plastic parts, will expand with help from the One North Carolina Grant Fund. Carolina Technical Plastics, a leading manufacturer of injection molded plastic parts, will expand with help from the One North Carolina Grant Fund. Read Full Press Release