NCGTPEDR: February Regional Newsletter

Enjoy the latest news on economic development activities within the EDR region.

View in browser Regional Newsletter February 2024 In the News Select Genetics Holds Groundbreaking For ParkEast Facility  Turkey breeder Select Genetics is set to build a new turkey egg hatchery. Click Here For Details InfinityLink Communications Holds Groundbreaking  InfinityLink's headquarters move to the Hwy 70 West Industrial Park in Kinston. Click Here For Details Senator Ted Budd Visits Worth Products  Senator Budd's visit underscores the importance of manufacturing to our region. Click Here For Details Grayson Overholt, Representative For Senator Thom Tillis, Visits NCGTP   Meeting informed senator’s office on aerospace industry growth at the NCGTP. Click Here For Details Daniels & Daniels Construction Company Named NCDOL Building Star Contractor   Wayne County-based construction company's exemplary safety practices earned them the NCDOL title.  Click Here For Details InfinityLink Communications Awarded $450K State Building Reuse Grant   InfinityLink will extend high-speed fiber internet into Lenoir County. Click Here For Details EDR Staff Participate In NCEDA Emerging Executives Forum EDR's Craig Foucht and Trey Cash participated in forums at NCEDA event.  Click Here For Details Greene County Commissioners Tour Tide Tamer and Worth Products Group learned about both local manufacturers and their production processes. Click Here For Details EDR Attends NC East Alliance Vision 2024 The event brought together students, educators, workforce leaders, and elected officials to learn about STEM education. Click Here For Details Up Coming Events RIME Scheduled for Spring 2024 RIME is the Regional Industry and Manufacturing Expo, where all high school students within Greene, Jones, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties learn about local industrial and manufacturing careers. This years event will be on April 17, 2024, at the North Carolina Global TransPark. Register Your Industry Today! Save The Date! Join us on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM as we celebrate the opening of the Heritage Family Health and Wellness at their new location, 190 Carolina Drive, Snow Hill, Greene County, NC. The Public Is Invited! Lenoir Community College’s Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center presents AAMC Career Spotlight sessions! These sessions inform attendees about the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing programs at LCC. Review the Schedule of Sessions for 2024 Coming Soon! This event works with high school graduates not planning to attend college and connects them with local industries and manufacturers with plans to hire and train for well-paying careers. Product Development Updates ParkEast Industrial Park - Wayne County The exterior of the 30K shell building is nearing completion, and entrance doors and windows will be installed soon. Site work is ongoing with the construction of the storm drainage, access drive, and parking area. 30,000 SF Shell Building Info The 50K shell building's exterior is complete, with the entrance doors and windows in place. Recent site work includes backfill, storm drain pipe installation, access drive, and parking area creation.  50,000 SF Shell Building Info Hwy 70 West Industrial Park - Lenoir County The pad site is complete! If you are searching for a new location for your expanding or new industry, click the link below for more information and request building plans. Pad Site Info Northwest Greene County Industrial Park This new industrial park in Greene County is adjacent to Hwy 264 with easy access to I-587. The park is zoned for industrial which allows a variety of uses.  Learn More About the Park About the Region The NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region (NCGTPEDR) was established with the goal of fostering a collaborative and strategic approach to economic growth. By forging contractual relationships with Greene, Lenoir, Wayne Counties, and the NC Global TransPark, we have formed a powerful partnership aimed at attracting and retaining businesses in eastern NC. Through our relentless efforts in marketing the region and highlighting its numerous strengths such as its vibrant community, exceptional quality of life, and robust military bases, we proudly showcase eastern NC as an ideal destination for business, industries, and economic investors. Find more information on the region follow us or contact us at: NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region, 2780 Jetport Road, Kinston, NC 28504, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences

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