Tag: North Carolina’s Eastern Alliance

Pioneer® Surgical Technology, Inc. Announces nanOss® Bioactive, Bone V

Pioneer® Surgical Technology, Inc. Announces nanOss® Bioactive, Bone V

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

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...

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North Carolina’s Pilot Work Ready Program Reaches Halfway Point

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...

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Upscale Restaurants Bloom in Eastern North Carolina

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...

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Middle East is Getting its Own Hwy 55 Burgers

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...

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Eastern NC Entrepreneurship Summit

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...

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Consultants Present Biotech Positioning Report for Pitt County

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...

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