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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
The Onslow County Commissioners and the Jacksonville Onslow Economic Development office announced today that Armstrong Marine, Inc. is establishing a welded aluminum boat manufacturing operation in Onslow County. The company plans to create 200 jobs and invest more than $8.4 million at their new facility near Swansboro which was previously occupied by Hatteras Yachts. The...
Mount Olive College President Philip Kerstetter announced Monday the school will officially become the University of Mount Olive starting January 1st. Mount Olive College President Philip Kerstetter announced Monday the school will officially become the University of Mount Olive starting January 1st. Kerstetter says the name change was recommended by the administration and approved by...
Nash County will soon have 100 more jobs. Carolinas Gateway Partnership and Nutkao USA, Inc. announced last week the company will be locating its nut butter manufacturing operation in Rocky Mount and it is expected to invest more than $17 million over the next 5 years. Nash County will soon have 100 more jobs. Carolinas...