It is estimated that as much as $5 Billion will be spent on transportation and $11 Billion on the repair of equipment returning from Afghanistan. Overloaded military depots, coupled with a shrinking budget require that the Department of Defense (DOD) take a new look at how it does business. North Carolina’s Eastern Region (NCER), with...
It is “soaring to new heights.” It is really “taking off.” It is “flying high.” Use any cliché you’d like, but it is true; the aerospace industry is booming. It is “soaring to new heights.” It is really “taking off.” It is “flying high.” Use any cliché you’d like, but it is true; the aerospace...
Most of the thriving US industries of today aren’t like the industries of old. Methodologies like Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma are transforming quality and safety standards and it is commonplace to see multi-million dollar machinery and robotics equipment across a clean, bright manufacturing landscape. Mike Walden, a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension...
North Carolina’s Eastern Region (NCER) has reached another milestone as it transitions from a public to private entity and positions itself to be the go-to provider of economic development services in eastern NC. A preliminary plan was vetted by regional leaders and a report with its findings has been issued. The results provide NCER with...
Mr. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO of Acme United today announced its purchase of the Roomstore building located on Tanner Road in Rocky Mount and Edgecombe County, North Carolina. The Roomstore property consists of 340,000 square feet of office and manufacturing space on 33 acres of land. The facility will be used to consolidate...
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Associated Materials, Inc. (AMI) will be expanding its manufacturing operation in Lenoir County. The company plans to create 252 new jobs and invest more than $5 million over the next five years in Kinston. Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary...
A Chef’s Life is a new half-hour character-driven documentary and cooking series that takes viewers inside the life of Chef Vivian Howard, who, with her husband Ben Knight, left the big city to open a fine dining restaurant in small-town Eastern North Carolina. A Chef’s Life is a new half-hour character-driven documentary and cooking series...
Coastal Beverage is nearing completion on a 47,250 square foot warehouse expansion at its Farmville facility. The original building was approximately 80,000 square feet, and the new addition expands their facility by more than 50%. Coastal Beverage is nearing completion on a 47,250 square foot warehouse expansion at its Farmville facility. The original building was...
Georgia-Pacific announced today that it is expanding operations in Dudley, Wayne County, NC. This expansion, part of a multi-phase approach to increase the mill’s lumber production capacity and supporting infrastructure, will lead to the creation of 20 new jobs and approximately $9 million investment. Georgia-Pacific currently employs more than 500 people at its Dudley wood...
Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in developing strong regional economies, especially when rebounding from an economic recession, which is why likeminded partners are coming together to host the 2nd annual Eastern NC Entrepreneurship Summit in Greenville on October 29, 2014. Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in developing strong regional economies, especially when rebounding from an...