To boost coordination of state-supported job creation efforts, the North Carolina Department of Commerce has joined the state’s seven regional economic development partnerships as a full member of the North Carolina Partnership for Economic Development (NCPED). To boost coordination of state-supported job creation efforts, the North Carolina Department of Commerce has joined the state’s seven...
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NCER to Host State of the Region Event
Leaders from government and industry from across the state will gather in Greenville on January 13th, 2011 for North Carolina’s Eastern Region’s annual State of the Region Event. Leaders from government and industry from across the state will gather in Greenville on January 13th, 2011 for North Carolina’s Eastern Region’s annual State of the Region...
NCER Hosts State of the Region Event
On January 13, 2011, North Carolina’s Eastern Region (NCER) hosted a three hour program at the Hilton Greenville that provided a comprehensive review of the progress and outlook for the region. On January 13, 2011, North Carolina’s Eastern Region (NCER) hosted a three hour program at the Hilton Greenville that provided a comprehensive review of...
QVC to Add 200 Jobs in Edgecombe Co.
Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that QVC, Inc., a major multimedia retailer, through its subsidiary QVC Rocky Mount, Inc., will expand its distribution facility in Edgecombe County. The company plans to create 200 jobs and invest $71 million during the next five years in Rocky Mount. The project was made possible in part by a...
NCER Launches Defense/Aerospace Micro-Site
NCER and several key regional partners have launched a micro-site within the largest aviation web portal in the world. NCER and several key regional partners have launched a micro-site within the largest aviation web portal in the world. Read Full Press Release
CCNCER Unveils Legislative Agenda
The Chambers of Commerce of North Carolina’s Eastern Region (CCNCER) unveiled its 2011 legislative agenda at a reception on February 14th at the Lenoir Community College auditorium. The Chambers of Commerce of North Carolina’s Eastern Region (CCNCER) unveiled its 2011 legislative agenda at a reception on February 14th at the Lenoir Community College auditorium. Read...
NCER to Co-Host 3rd Annual Tourism Mini-Summit
On March 2, 2011, North Carolina’s Eastern Region, along with the Duplin County Tourism Authority, will host the third-annual Toursim Mini-Summit in Wallace, NC at River Landing Country Club. On March 2, 2011, North Carolina’s Eastern Region, along with the Duplin County Tourism Authority, will host the third-annual Toursim Mini-Summit in Wallace, NC at River...
Auto Parts Manufacturer Announces Expansion in Edgecombe County
Gov. Bev Perdue announced during a visit to the Keihin Carolina System Technology plant in Tarboro today that the company plans to create 50 new jobs and invest more than $13 million in expanding their facility. KCST is a world leader in the manufacture of Engine Control units and electronic assemblies for Honda and Acura...
Greenville Ranks High on “American Cities of the Future” List
Greenville is officially on the list of “American Cities of the Future.” Greenville made the top 10 in four categories, three of which were top 5, in the first ever fDi Magazine ranking. Greenville is officially on the list of “American Cities of the Future.” Greenville made the top 10 in four categories, three of...