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...
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...
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 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...
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...