Representatives from both NCER and the GTP will attend the upcoming Paris Air Show to promote the region’s aerospace and aviation capabilities. Representatives from both NCER and the GTP will attend the upcoming Paris Air Show to promote the region’s aerospace and aviation capabilities. Read Full Press Release
The Roberts Company, provider of design, fabrication, and installation services for the chemical, power, mining and pulp and paper industries, will expand with a new facility in Pitt County. The Roberts Company, provider of design, fabrication, and installation services for the chemical, power, mining and pulp and paper industries, will expand with a new facility...
After spending more than 300 years on the ocean floor off of Shackleford Banks, NC– Blackbeard’s (in)famous flagship prepares to rise to the surface once again. Through the unwavering commitments of professionals throughout the Eastern Region– skilled dive teams, expert conservators and researchers, and patrons of the cause– the 3,000 lb anchor of the ill-fated...
Supported by statewide agencies, Career Readiness Certificates (provided through the WorkKeys program) give employers the tools needed to find the right employees for each position, while giving employees the ability to find a job best suited to his or her individual strength areas. Follow leaders and executives from some of our region’s top employers in...
North Carolina’s Eastern Region, along with United States Senator Kay Hagan, announced today plans to host an Aerospace Summit in Havelock later this month. The summit, which will be held at Havelock’s Tourist and Events Center on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, from 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM, will shed light on the rapidly evolving aerospace sector...
Local education leaders deciding independently what curriculum is best for students anymore, business and industry can now collaborate in the process of planning courses for students. “Its really going to turn workforce development education in the direction we’re going economically,” said STEM East Executive Director, Steve Hill. This is the heart of STEM East, a...
The Craven Community College Small Business Center will be hosting an all-day seminar on February 23rd beginning at 9 a.m. for business owners to learn about sales opportunities in the international market-place. An opportunity to explore practices that can lead to global sales growth. The Craven Community College Small Business Center will be hosting an all-day...
The U.S. automotive industry has been rocked by unsettling trends the past several years. Riddled with formidable challenges such as fading loyalty and catastrophic cash shortages, industry outlooks have been sluggish at best. Manufacturers and suppliers alike have been subject to stark optimism, but, as 2011 draws to a close, there is reason for hope....
The Pitt County Development Commission has received a $42,000 Regional Development Grant from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center to launch a study of the best ways Eastern North Carolina can tap into the economic benefits of biotechnology. The Pitt County Development Commission has received a $42,000 Regional Development Grant from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center...
On Wednesday, March 14th, business, community and government leaders will gather in New Bern for North Carolina’s Eastern Region’s annual meeting. The fifth State of the Region will take place at the Riverfront Convention Center (203 South Front Street, New Bern, NC 28563) with opening remarks beginning at 8:50 a.m. A complimentary continental breakfast will...