The NCEast Alliance board of directors recently elected two additional representatives to its ranks by unanimous decision. The board additions, elected from the corporation’s membership, bring the total representation on the board to nine, with the expectation for others to be added in the near future. December 5, 2014 – Eastern NC – The NCEast...
The NCEast Alliance and NC’s Northeast Alliance (NCNE) have signed a letter of intent to merge operations. The nonbinding letter of intent was recently signed by the two organizations with anticipation of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) being signed soon which would be effective on January 1, 2015. December 3, 2014 – Eastern NC –...
To continue the STEM talent development, the inaugural Eastern North Carolina Employers and Education Summit will take place at Miller’s Landing Marine Corps Air Station in Cherry Point on Dec. 2. Building a strong educated workforce continues to be one of the top priorities locally and throughout the struggling Eastern North Carolina region. With people...
While much has been said about big metros and the talent they possess leading to rapid growth, the IT sector is also growing in smaller metros and rural regions of the US as dissimilar as North Carolina and North Dakota. A host of local start-ups as well as companies attracted to these regions by their...
Golden LEAF Foundation President, Dan Gerlach announced a $200,000 grant awarded to Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools (NRM) earlier this week. The grant will be used to implement two STEM Learning Centers in NRM Schools. October 24, 2014 – Rocky Mount, NC – Golden LEAF Foundation President, Dan Gerlach announced a $200,000 grant awarded to Nash-Rocky...
The world’s largest contract biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing firm will invest $159 million and create 488 jobs in eastern NC. Patheon, a unit of DPx announced plans to expand their flagship facility in Greenville, NC on October 3rd. October 8, 2014 – Greenville, NC – The world’s largest contract biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing firm will...
Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration held its grand opening yesterday in Farmville, NC. The sweet potato processing operation is located in the former Collins & Aikman building on West Marlboro Road. To date more than $16 million has been invested in the project. Farmville, NC – October 1, 2014 – Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration held its...
Beaufort County has become the latest county joining forces to partner with the Alliance, deciding to up its participation and have a full relationship with the Alliance on workforce and economic development activities. The county had previously been working with Alliance Vice President for Client & Workforce on its efforts to become a certified WorkReady...
Aerospace and Defense The location, the people and the spirit to make things happen in the aerospace and defense industries. Eastern North Carolina has a large and growing array of aerospace companies, an integrated and well developed training and education system devoted to STEM education and the aerospace sector, as well as several unique assets...
