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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dr. Steven Hill, Executive Director of the STEM East Network, reported today that the Pamlico County Schools System has elected to become the newest member of the Eastern North Carolina Employers & Superintendents Council. The Council serves as the primary advisor of the STEM East Network activities, partnerships and resource allocations. Dr. Steven Hill, Executive...
These types of projects create new opportunities for job growth, and society benefits as a result – in other words, they serve the greater good. BY CARMINE SCAVO AND JOHN D. CHAFFEE Observing what has been going on with the proposal for an intermodal freight terminal in Johnston County is like watching a roller-coaster in...
The Hillshire Brands Company will invest $28.4 million to upgrade and expand its bakery operations center in Tarboro, North Carolina. The company plans create 98 jobs over the next three years in Edgecombe County. The Hillshire Brands Company will invest $28.4 million to upgrade and expand its bakery operations center in Tarboro, North Carolina. The company...
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations will invest $164 million and expand the Wilson plant with 167,000 square feet of new manufacturing space by 2018. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations will invest $164 million and expand the Wilson plant with 167,000 square feet of new manufacturing space by 2018. The Tuesday announcement is the largest for the area...
