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About Our Region
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Latest News From NC's Eastern Region. |
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Check back often for current news.
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(June 5, 2008) North Carolina's Eastern Region hires Thomas Gaskill
The Military Growth Task Force, a special Committee of North Carolina's Eastern Region Board, has hired Thomas Gaskill as Vice-President and Executive Director. Please click above link for more details. |
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(May 14, 2008) Gov. Easley announces 1,000 jobs at Global Transpark
Governor Mike Easley announces today that Spirit Aerosystems, Inc., the worlds largest independent supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components, will open a manufacturing plant at the N.C. Global Transpark in Kinston. Please click above link for more details.
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(April 23, 2008) Workforce Development WorkKeys RFP Q & A's |
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North Carolina's Eastern Region WorkKeys Assessment and Career Readiness Certification Project Questions and Answers. Please click above link for more details. |
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(April 8, 2008) National publication salutes Greenville
Forbes Magazine pegged Greenville as the eighth-best small metro for business and careers in its annual rankings, released last month. |
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(April 3, 2008) Workforce Development WorkKeys RFP
North Carolina's Eastern Region WorkKeys Assessment and Career Readiness Certification Project. Please click above link for more details. |
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(February 8, 2008) Polish Bio-technology experts tour NC Eastern Region
From February 9 through 13, three distinguished visitors from Poland will tour North Carolina's Eastern Region for the purpose of exploring joint economic ventures. |
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(February 2, 2008) NCER announces successes and new initiatives
On January 29, at the TransPark Center in Kinston, NCER and the NCER Chambers of Commerce introduced an aggressive program designed to create growth and expand capacity. |
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(January 29, 2008) North Carolina's Eastern Region 2006-2007 Annual Report |
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(January 25, 2008) Pitt County among nation's top 100 best communities for young people
A national collaborative named Pitt County one of the nation's 100 best communities for young people, praising the county's ability to unite different sectors to work on behalf of its youth. |
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(January 16, 2008) NCER to host "State of the Region" event in Kinston
Join NCER and the NCER Chambers of Commerce for a two-hour program detailing progress over the past year and the region's exciting changes for 2008. |
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(January 8, 2008) Changes in approach to economic development paying off for North Carolina's Eastern Region
The recent restructuring of the Eastern Region's organization, combined with an updated economic development strategy, is harvesting positive results. |
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(December 14, 2007) Onslow County gets say on troop growth
The North Carolina Eastern Region Board on Thursday approved $100,000 in initial funding for a new Military Growth Task force and approved five Onslow County appointments to the group. |
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(December 13, 2007) North Carolina's Eastern Region Appoints Military Growth Task Force
The NCER Board of Commissioners made the initial appointments to the newly created Military Growth Task force. |
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(December 11, 2007) AT&T to locate a technical support call center in Goldsboro
The Wayne County Development Alliance announced today that AT&T is planning to located a technical support center and will bring 300+ jobs. |
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(October 12, 2007) Marine Corps works with local and regional leaders as it grows headcount at Eastern North Carolina Locations
Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue joined Marine Corps Maj. General Robert Dickerson and other officials to announce the formation of a Military Growth Task Force that will ready 7 Eastern N.C. counties for approximately 25,000 active-duty Marines, civilian staff and family members around the Eastern Region. |
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(October 8, 2007) TYM-USA will open a facility in Wilson County
With help from the One North Carolina Grant Fund, TYM-USA will open a plant in Wilson, creating 31 jobs and investing $1.1 million during the next three years. |
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(September 13, 2007) One North Carolina Fund helps Reuel, Inc expand in Wayne County.
Reuel Inc. will expand in Wayne County creating 50 jobs and investing $2 million during the next three years. |
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(September 12, 2007) One North Carolina Fund helps Effikal locate in Lenoir County
Effikal, LLC of Orion, Michigan will relocate within Field Controls, LLC's existing facility in Lenoir County, creating 35 jobs and investing $1.1 million during the next three years. |
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(August 27, 2007) Carolina Technical Plastics will expand in New Bern, creating 50 jobs and investing $50 million in the next three years.
Carolina Technical Plastics, a leading manufacturer of injection molded plastic parts, will expand with help from the One North Carolina Grant Fund. |
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(August 2007) Angelou Economics Instructions Manual for North Carolina's Eastern Region
Provides information on the source of the data gathered for the metrics, as well as how to use the data. |
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(August 2007) Angelou Economics Metrics for North Carolina's Eastern Region
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. |
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(August 9, 2007) Commerce Overseas Corporation moving to Global TransPark
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. |
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(July 9, 2007) Governor Easley announces expansion of AmerLink, Ltd. in Nash County
AmerLink, Ltd. is expanding and creating 50 new jobs and investing $1.8 million over the next three years. |
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(May 21, 2007) North Carolina's Eastern Region receives funds for BioEast Alliance
NCER was selected as a recipient of a $70,000 N.C. Biotechnology Center Regional Development Grant. |
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(April 12, 2007) North Carolina's Eastern Region awards economic development funds to Jones County
NCER awarded the County of Jones $250,000 today to assist with the construction of a new facility in the Jones County Industrial Park in Trenton. |
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(March 31, 2007) Business Incubator Granted Loan
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. |
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(March 30, 2007) New Bern Wins State Technology Award
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. |
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(March 29,2007) Eastern Region Applies for Grant to Create 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. |
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(March 23,2007) DuPont Receives Award for Sorona Fiber
Kinston's DuPont facility was recognized for its efforts in the production of its bio-based Sorona fiber. |
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(March 7,2007) Potato Plant Expected to Open in November
An advanced food processing company is expected to open in Snow Hill in November, but some residents don't like the location. |
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(February 23, 2007) North Carolina's Eastern Region Hires PR Specialist
North Carolina's Eastern Region Development Commission announces the hiring of Ms. Kim Jones as the organizations new Public and Constituent Relations Specialist. |
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(February 7, 2007) Duplin Commission Welcomes New Business, Grants
The Duplin County Board of Commissioners welcomed a new business to the county Monday morning, approving the sale of a five-acre parcel of land in the Southpark Industrial Center to Veteran Fire Inc for $30,000. |
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(February 7, 2007) County Hopes New Shell Building will Lure Business
Lenoir County leaders hope a $1.6 million building will attract a prospective client and continue the county's drive toward economic development and revitalization. |
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(February 6, 2007) Industrial Park has First Tenant
Ten years after Onslow County bought land off U.S. 258 west of Jacksonville for it, the county's industrial park will have its first business set up shop there. |
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(January 30, 2007) Equipment Maker Will Open Here
Welex, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance plastics extrusion equipment, plans to expand into Greenville, according to the Pitt County Development Commission. |
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(December 7, 2006) Dustex Coporation Purchases Building in Rocky Mount for New Facility
Dustex Corporation announces the purchase of the Lienhard Building in Rocky Mount for their new fabrication facility operating under the name of Dustex-Carolina. |
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(December 4, 2006) BSH Home Appliances to Expand in Craven County
Governor Easley announces that BSH Home Appliances will expand its New Bern manufacturing facility adding more than 200 jobs in the next five years. |
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(December 4, 2006) PenCell Plastics Relocated to Rocky Mount, NC
The Carolina's Gateway Partnership announces that PenCell Plastics of New Egypt, NJ has purchased the former Benetton Building in Rocky Mount. |
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(November 22, 2006) North Carolina's Eastern Region Wins Website Design Award
An Award of Merit has been won for a new website design for NCER from the Southern Economic Development Council's 2006 Literature and Promotion Awards. |
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(November 2, 2006) Smithfield Packing Company Opens new $100 Million Plant in Kinston
New plant creates 300 new jobs and will contribute more than $1.5 million in annual wages to the local economy. |
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(November 2, 2006) Hanes Geo-Components to Open a Manufacturing and Distribution Company in Middlesex
Landscaping supply company to create 212 jobs and invest $4.5 million during the next three years. |
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(October 25, 2006) Full Circle Solutions, Inc. Announces Construction Plans
Full Circle Solutions, Inc. is constructing a facility in Phase II of Fountain Industrial Park in Rocky Mount in Edgecombe County. |
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(October 17, 2006) New Industry Brings New Life to Helser Building in Sharpsburg
Mack Industries of Valley City, OH has purchased the 117,000 square foot Helser Building in Nash County and will create 50 new jobs and invest $5 million over three years. |
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(October 17, 2006) 23 Join Advisory Committee for Biotechnology in Eastern NC
Area leaders help provide direction for biotechnology growth by committing to serve on an advisory committee, including NCER President, Al Delia. |
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(October 16, 2006) Internet Travel Packages can Boost Tourism in Lenoir Co.
The key to successful tourism marketing in Lenoir Co. in an Internet presence combined with travel packages. |
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(October 13, 2006) Skilled Workers Key to Attracting Business
The NCER Board of Commissioners discussed the importance of education and a skilled workforce for the sake of economic development at their latest board meeting. |
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(October 6, 2006) Jones Lands Defense Firm
In the biggest industrial announcement in history for Jones County, Defense Holdings, Inc. revealed its plans to build a 23,000-square foot facility in Trenton. |
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(September 19, 2006) Drug Company to add 77 Jobs
Greenville's Metrics also plans $17.5 million expansion, with 47,000 square feet. |
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(July 27, 2006) Gov. Easley Announces 37 Jobs in Lenoir County: Spatial Integrated Systems Locates in the Global TransPark
Spacial Integrated Systems, headquartered in Maryland, is creating 37 jobs and investing $2.75 million over the next three years. |
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(July 5, 2006) NCEDA elects New Board, Names 'Economic Developer of the Year'
The North Carolina Economic Developers Association has elected a new board, including NCER Vice President, Len Kulik. |
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(June 25 , 2006) Nearly 30 to Receive Oath of US Citizenship
North Carolina's Eastern Region's new President/CEO, Al Delia, will speak at the special ceremony in Kinston on July 4. |
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(May 23, 2006) NCER Visioning Final Report Available
North Carolina's Eastern Region now has the Visioning Final Report available. Click above for a link to the Final Report. |
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(May 23, 2006) NCER Visioning Executive Summary Available
North Carolina's Eastern Region has now completed the Visioning process. Click above for a link to the Executive Summary. |
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(May 15, 2006) NC to Stake Claim in Biofuels at World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology |
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North Carolina will participate in the 2006 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Toronto July 11-14 to seize growing opportunities in biofuels and other industrial uses of biotechnology. |
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(February 14, 2006) Guardian Building Products to Open New Distribution Center in Nash County |
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Guardian Building Products Distribution, based in Greenville, SC, will open a new distribution facility in Rocky Mount on March 1st. The center will distribute fiberglass insulation, roofing and accessories, ventilation products and other building supplies to customers in southeast Virginia and Eastern North Carolina to the Outer Banks area. When fully operational, the distribution center will employ 8-10 people. |
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(February 11, 2006) Jacksonville Site For Center |
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Florida-based outsourced customer management firm PRC recently set up an inbound call center in Jacksonville. The third domestic location the company has opened in 12 months, this operation will bring about 600 jobs to the region. Company officials say that Jacksonville's unemployment rate and strong work ethic played a major role in choosing to locate to this area. |
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(February 10, 2006) NCER Board Reorganizes |
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The North Carolina's Eastern Region Board met on February 8 to elect a slate of new officers including Calvin Anderson of Whitakers as Chairman. Also during the meeting, Tom Greenwood (NCER Executive Director) and the Board reached an agreement to end Greenwood's contract after eleven years of service. Sylvia Nesbitt, Chief Financial Officer, will serve as Acting Executive Director until a new Director is hired. |
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(January 12, 2006) Joint Meeting—SPC and NCER Commissioners |
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The Strategic Planning Committee and the North Carolina's Eastern Region board held a joint meeting in Kinston on January 5th. This was the first meeting of the two groups since the board was reconfigured by legislation last year. The collective group was given an update on the Visioning process before dividing into breakout groups for priority setting discussions. Detailed action items and ideas on how the successes should be measured emerged from the meeting. |
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(January 4, 2006) Lenox announces $2.5 million expansions |
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The Lenox Company will add 100 jobs and spend $2.5 million to expand its plant in Kinston. Lenoir County will pay the company $60,000 over three years as an incentive for job creation. The company hopes to start construction soon on their 30,000 square foot storage building. Lenox has been in Kinston since 1989 and has the distinction of being the only Lenox manufacturing facility in the United States. |
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