Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc., a leader in innovative medical devices, announces today the successful human implantation of nanOss Bioactive in Europe. The nanOss Bioactive bone graft utilizes proprietary nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite as well as a collagen-based biopolymer to promote bone growth in the posterolateral spine. Pioneer® Surgical Technology, Inc. Announces nanOss® Bioactive, Bone Void Filler NowAvailable...
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Revolutionary Diabetic Ulcer Treatment Headed to Market
MxBiodevices, a Greenville, NC biotech company has received a $30,000 Company Inception Loan from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center to aid in completing its business plan. MxBiodevices is on the fast track to the European marketplace and eventual commercialization in the US with a revolutionary new treatment for diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). By 2025 there...
STEM East Draws National Attention at STEM Solutions Summit in Dallas
Steve Hill, Executive Director of NCER STEM East Initiative, will be a presenter at STEM Solutions, a national leadership summit. The three day summit, presented by U.S. News and STEM connector, will bring together business, education and government leaders who have long recognized the need to connect the dots between STEM education and careers. It...
North Carolina’s Pilot Work Ready Program Reaches Halfway Point
The Work Ready program of North Carolina’s Eastern Region has reached its halfway point. All 13 counties are participating in a rigorous initiative aimed to align the region’s workforce with industry needs and to ensure that workers possess the appropriate skills to be successful employees. Several counties already have documented successes. North Carolina’s first Work...
Long Days Bring Encouraging Results – 2012 Farnborough Air Show
Waking up at 5:30 a.m., out of the hotel by 7:00 a.m. and then a 2 hour 15 minute commute by subway, train and bus just to get to one of the world’s largest aerospace trade shows seems to be worth the effort and expense. A team representing North Carolina’s Eastern Region (NCER) spent the...
Upscale Restaurants Bloom in Eastern North Carolina
Dining options in Eastern North Carolina used to mean barbecue or Southern steam-table fare. Celebrating an anniversary meant venturing to a steakhouse. Not anymore. A handful of bistros and upscale restaurants have sprouted from Wilson to Faison. Dining options in Eastern North Carolina used to mean barbecue or Southern steam-table fare. Celebrating an anniversary meant...
Middle East is Getting its Own Hwy 55 Burgers
Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries founder and owner Kenney Moore Monday afternoon announced that Al Rumaithy, an international company based in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, has committed to 15 restaurants in that country and has an option for another 70 restaurants in the Middle East. “Andy” is headed overseas. Hwy 55...
Eastern NC Entrepreneurship Summit
Entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in rebounding from an economic recession. In fact, tough economic times serve as a motivation for many to consider starting a new business. “We often find that challenging times spur entrepreneurship as people look for different ways to get out and make money or create a position for themselves in...
Consultants Present Biotech Positioning Report for Pitt County
The Biggins Lacy Shapiro study, delivered today at 3:00, provides data concerning life sciences economic development in Pitt County. According to Pitt County Development Commission staff, not only will the recommendations of the report have immediate impact on their industry targets, they will provide direction for reviewing the Commission’s short and long term strategies and...
Hatteras Yachts Announces a Major Update to the 80 Motor Yacht for 201
Hatteras Yachts is pleased to present the redesigned 80 Motor Yacht (MY). The new 80 MY retains key elements that have made it one of Hatteras’ most successful motor yachts; offering a new and improved layout, and additional standards and options. The Redesign of the 80 MY Offers a New Layout and Many New Standards...