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 approximately 80,000 square feet, and...
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 products facility. Salaries will vary...
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 economic recession, which is why...
Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), the world’s leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies, today unveiled a new quality and analytical testing laboratory at its Rocky Mount, N.C., plant in a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and other local and state government leaders. The ceremony highlighted the importance of the quality laboratory, and all of the...
The US Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration hosted the first-ever SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit in Washington DC. The 2 day event hosted investors, industry experts, technical specialists, service providers and corporate leaders from across the world. The US Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration hosted the first-ever SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit in Washington DC. The 2 day event hosted...
Two East Carolina University professors presented research this week at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2013 in Dallas. Two East Carolina University professors presented research this week at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2013 in Dallas. Dr. Samuel F. Sears, director of the doctoral program in health psychology, presented an abstract today. Dr. W. Randolph Chitwood, director of...
Genome ID Group, LLC has established a state of the art laboratory facility, known as The Center for Advanced Forensic DNA Analysis™ (CAFDA), in Greenville, NC. The company is known for developing practical applications for advanced DNA analysis methods to create unique solutions in the field of forensic human identification. The project was a joint effort of Pitt County and...
The Pitt County Development Commission, with Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker, announced today that Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration, LLC will locate a manufacturing facility in Pitt County. The company plans to create up to 57 jobs and invest more than $12 million over the next three years in Farmville. The Pitt County Development Commission, with...
The 36th Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast US/Japan Association took place November 17-19 in Biloxi, Mississippi. The 3 day event promotes trade, investment and friendship between Japan and the seven member states of the southeast. The Tokyo based counterpart organization, the Japan/US Southeast Association, is composed of Japan’s top business leaders and government officials. The 36th Annual Joint Meeting...
Providing skilled labor for existing and future employers is essential. Site location consultants, who help companies sort through the multitude of possible locations for expansion or relocation, often make the point that workforce is the number one criteria companies evaluate in such a decision. Eastern NC has heard this loudly and clearly and it is leading the way through its...
