3Q available resources Where you’ll find us New Generation Ventures New Generation Ventures helps launch young adults on a path toward business ownership in rural North Carolina. The program combines business coaching, training, networking and other opportunities. Ventures is part of the larger New Generation Initiative, a three-year effort to transform rural counties through youth and young adult engagement. Other programs of the initiative target career development, community training and the engagement of young leaders in community service. Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Contact: www.ncruralcenter.org/leadership-a-engagement/youth-initiative/ new-gen-ventures.html
Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant program is funded by the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, which has supported thousands of grassroots community and school projects in the communities where Lowe’s does business. Deadline: October 12, 2012; however, if 1,500 applications are received
Where to locate industrial sites
International Manufacturing Technology Show September 10-15, 2012 Chicago, Ill. www.imts.com
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Selma Crossing; 154 acre industrial park; formerly for agricultural use; 1.5 miles from I-95; Certified as development-ready by the N.C. Department of Commerce.
ICSC Southeast October 9-11, 2012 Atlanta, Ga. www.icsc.org
High Point Premier Center; Class A Park; over 150 acres; six miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport; developed for sale on a build-to-suit basis. industrial buildings
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Association of the United States Army/AUSA October 22-24, 2012 Washington, D.C. www.ausa.org
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3. Lexington
SEMA/AAPEX October 30-November 2, 2012 Las Vegas, Nev. www.aapexshow.com
Acme Face Veneer; 50,000 sq. ft.; 2,500 office space; Masonry building with close proximity and easy access to I-85.
same will be true of the dental school.” A unique aspect of this new school is its focus on providing care and outreach across
4. Tarboro
the entire state. One way ECU will achieve
General Foam Plastics; 1,015,570 sq. ft.; five onestory adjoining buildings; Office area on two floors.
International Workboat Show December 5-7, 2012 New Orleans, La. www.workboatshow.com
commercial Buildings
before the application deadline, then the application process will close.
this mission is to have fourth year students
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in Community Service Learning Centers. Ultimately there will be 10 such centers
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Contact: http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/hta.html
throughout North Carolina, with the first five
401 East 11th Street; 13 furnished offices with conf. room; ideal for medical, legal, real estate; frontage on three streets.
slated for Ahoskie, Elizabeth City, Lillington, Sylva and Spruce Pine.
6. Concord
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with 14 operatories, X-ray equipment and educational spaces. In addition to the full-time East Carolina University’s new School of Dental Medicine will provide care and outreach across the entire state. The 184,000 square foot Ledyard E. Ross Hall is close to completion, and will be state-of-the-art in every way, including advanced educational technology, the latest in dental equipment, and using new concepts in research space design.
faculty members and professional dental
Did you know that North Carolina currently
from home for much of the next four years will
facilities to continue training and fine-tune
ranks 47th out of 50 states in the number of
be Ledyard E. Ross Hall, a 184,000-square foot
their skills. A large portion of the startup
dentists per capita? Because the vast majority
building on West Fifth Street in Greenville. The
funding for the Community Service Learning
of practitioners are found in urban areas,
four-story state-of-the-art structure, which is
Centers was made available through a three-
quality dental care in our rural communities is
currently under construction, is expected to be
year grant from the Federal Health Resources
getting harder to come by. In fact, four of North
complete in the second half of 2012.
and Services Administration.
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Carolina’s counties currently have no dentist at all. Fortunately, East Carolina University recognized the state’s need, and its new School of Dental Medicine is addressing
dental students and residents will use these
When asked about the new School of Dental Medicine, Wanda Yuhas, Executive Director of the Pitt County Development
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really can’t even begin to estimate the
ECU was founded in 1907; Dental School established in 2006
The inaugural class of 52 students, all North
potential benefits. We all knew that the
Total undergraduate enrollment: 21,663
Carolina residents, began their first year of
medical school was important, but I don’t
coursework in August of 2011. Their home away
think anyone could have guessed just how
Tuition and fees are $5,968 for in-state and $17,511 for out-of-state students
the situation. “When you’re ready to relocate to eastern North Carolina, we will work with the power agency rate staff to develop a customized proposal.”
hygienists that staff the centers, fourth-year
Commission replied, “At the moment, we
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Impact and outreach across the state East Carolina University is taking outreach to the next level. To address the lack of access to quality dental care in rural areas of North Carolina, its new School of Dental Medicine will be building 10 Community Service Learning Centers across the state. Needless to say, news of these centers is generating a lot of interest and many communities are hoping to be selected.
Great news!
Around the state
Appalachian State University
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and a $311,000 grant from the State
the Gastonia Tech Park/Prime Power
Appalachian State University will
Energy Office has helped the two six-foot
Park location.
grant from the One North Carolina Fund to
open the Transportation Insight Center
turbines move this building towards clean
for Entrepreneurship thanks to a private
energy innovation.
Health and wellness organization, Hallelujah
expand its residential upholstery production
donation of $1 million. The space will include
Danville
offices, student lounge, a meeting area,
Web Parts LLC has relocated to Danville, which
and an incubator office space to assist new
with its impressive broadcast infrastructure,
entrepreneurs by helping them develop
is the perfect location for a business that
the skills they need to launch their own
enhances and promotes the use of Open
businesses and grow the economy.
Source Software. Web Parts LLC has taken
utilize $4 million to increase employment at
Acres, will relocate its headquarters to a 13,000-sq. ft. facility located at The Arboretum on Cox Road in Gastonia. This new facility, which the organization will move to in either late summer or early fall, will enable the consolidation of key operations and allow for future growth.
Charlotte
advantage of a $1 million Tobacco Commission
Urban policy blog, Urbanophile, has named
Revitalization Opportunity Fund grant in addition
A 55,000-sq. ft. retail space in Gastonia has
Charlotte one of the top cities in the U.S.
to the $10 million capital investment to provide
been redeveloped by Atlanta-based RCG
for job growth. The blog used data from the
260 new jobs.
Bureau of Labor Statistics concerning the
Gastonia
number of jobs added to metropolitan areas
Kings Mountain Specialty Textiles Inc. will receive a $56,000
in Kings Mountain. The company will spend $4.9 million and add 62 jobs to its current 170 employees. Over the next three years the company plans to add 32,000 sq. ft. to its facility.
Kinston Global TransPark is now officially “shovel ready” after completing a rigorous pre-
Scotland County
The leading wind turbine
goals because of the proximity to the Raleigh-Durham area, its
Scotland County is now home to the
manufacturer in China, Ming Yang
thriving economy, and welcoming community.
new Small Business Innovation Center,
Wind Power Group Limited,
which aims to help unseasoned businesses
At a recent Selma Town Council meeting
acres of the Global TransPark’s 5,775 acres
Selma Crossings was presented with
Ventures from a Carolina Harley-Davidson
that are permitted for development in the
the state’s official certification for a new
site into a space that combines Toys “R” Us
industrial airport site.
industrial site the town has been developing.
Lincolnton
The 154 acre site went through a rigorous
Since the beginning of the employment recovery restaurants have
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. will add 10 jobs at
32-step process that notifies potential
added more than 560,000 jobs.
their wholesaler facility in town. The plant,
industrial companies that the site is prepared
of engineering oil and gas
store with green features like LED light
equipment, will be adding 15
fixtures and low-flow toilets and urinals.
which has been in Lincolnton County for 35
for further development.
High Point
years, has taken its $3.5 million investment
High Point meets high fashion when Ralph
to boost capacity and machinery.
Shelby
Lauren Corp. expands its operations here.
“We’re extremely grateful to East Carolina University for coming up with this creative
We’re here to serve you!
The expansion will increase the local tax base by $142 million with help from grants like the
We are proud to introduce Jennings Gray as our newest addition to our Economic Development
Job Development Investment Grant and the
team. Jennings has over 12 years of experience in public and private sector economic
One North Carolina Fund. Best of all, with an
development, local government administration and corporate retail site consulting that he’s
additional $45 million in capital investments
In addition to providing much needed
bringing to ElectriCities. As the new Retail Development Specialist, he plans to utilize his
by 2017, Ralph Lauren will bring 900 additional
access to dental care, the centers will
retail site selection, negotiation and program development experience to boost the Economic
jobs–500 of which are full-time–to High Point.
also focus on community outreach. After
Development department.
all, a general understanding of basic oral
Gray’s previous experience with Lowe’s Home Centers Inc. and SkyLine/SkyBest
solution to a long-standing and previously unmet regional need.”
hygiene can go a long way in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. To learn more
Communications exhibits a creative ability to manage public and community relations programs and maintain relationships with
about ECU’s School of Dental Medicine,
government officials, real estate brokers and developers. Evenly
or the Community Service Learning
experienced in site selection, coordination of project details and
Centers, visit www.ecu.edu/dentistry.
development agreements, he will be a great resource to the Economic Development department at ElectriCities. After attending Appalachian State University, Gray received certifications in Government Planning, Tax, Economic Development and County Administration from the University of North Carolina Institute of Government. Gray will be relocating to the area with his wife, Suzanne and their son, Landon, who will be attending North Carolina State University in the fall.
output and lower energy costs. According to a report by The Bellwether Food Group, restaurant chains have experienced increased traffic since the end of 2011, even as menu prices rose, indicating improved customer confidence.
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son Inc., distributor and processor of metals like steel, aluminum, brass and copper, plan to create 44 new jobs and invest $3 million over the next three years. Ryerson & Son,
An investment of $7.3 million has been
who fabricates parts for rail cars, heavy equipment and agricultural
Plastics manufacturer Aptar has selected
made to Kendrion FAS Controls, an electro-
equipment, is expanding its presence in Pikeville by moving into a
the Lincoln County Industrial Park for the
magnetic systems manufacturer, to expand
second building and growing its fabrication facility. The company also
site of the company’s new plant which
their local operations. The subsidiary of the
has service centers in Charlotte, Greensboro and Youngsville.
currently employs nearly 50 people. Over
German-based Kendrion Binder Magnete will
The marketer and manufacturer of premium wood residential
add 57 jobs within three years.
furniture, Stanley Furniture Inc., will be consolidating its showroom
the next five years the company plans to invest $50 million to turn the facility into a manufacturing center that will bring at least 150 jobs to Lincolnton.
and two existing corporate offices into a new facility in High Point. The company, which is a leading designer, manufacturer and
Monroe
new workers to meet demand for 968 buses
Boeing Co. will bring 25 new jobs to Monroe
that North Carolina plans to purchase.
with the GM Nameplate acquisition of
Huntersville
the projected $10 million Dreamliner 787
Carolinas HealthCare System will
contract. The 85,000-sq. ft. facility currently
Statesville Regional Development (SRD) has made Site Selection
open their fourth healthcare pavilion, a
employs 100 workers.
Magazine’s annual list of Top 10 local economic development groups
free-standing emergency department, in the Mecklenburg County town. CMCHuntersville will operate as an extension of CMC-University and offer nine treatment rooms and two observation beds along with lab services and diagnostics imaging.
increase their product storage space, distribution efficiency and supplier cost-effectiveness by expanding to a new plant in Newton. The new 50,000 sq ft site will be used for storage and distribution. Last May The Center for International Understanding unveiled to over 100 partners and interested parties the N.C. International Heat Map that displays the level of global engagement by North Carolina’s citizens, businesses and schools. The announcement took place at SAS in Cary, who along with the Local Government Federal Credit Union, Triangle Community Foundation, and Quintiles, are sponsors for the map. According to the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street Center 25 of the state’s local Main Street organizations have been appointed as accredited National Main Street Programs. The honor comes from meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Trust Main Street Center. Towns like Shelby, Lincolnton and Edenton are just a few of the 25 honored for keeping their downtowns thriving through comprehensive strategies. Over 100 people were in attendance on June 28 for the ribbon cutting by university and local officials for the first East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine Community Service Learning Center in Ahoskie. The $3 million, 8,000-sq. ft. center fulfills the commitment the university and dental school made to provide care in underserved areas.
million over the next three years. The Young America furniture line, one of the company’s two major product lines, employs over 350 in Robbinsville, NC.
in the U.S. for 2011. The ranking is based on the categories: new jobs, new jobs per 10,000 residents, new investment amount, and new investment per 10,000 residents. Statesville, a city of 26,000, was recognized for its 28 corporate facility expansions and innovative business and economic development practices. The area’s key industries include metal work, plastics, automotive parts, aviation, life sciences and food and beverage. The Tennessee-based Strategic Consulting Solutions will be opening a new office in Fayetteville in order to support both new and existing clients. The company, which is a leading provider of
opportunities and strategies for your community,
compliant government accounting solutions, chose Fayetteville as the
[email protected].
German medical and research company, Sarstedt Inc., will
importer of wood furniture, plans to create 42 jobs and invest $4
Thomas Built Buses will be adding 50
For information about retail development contact Jennings Gray at 919-760-6303 or
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turbines to enhance energy
qualification process. There are now 877
which makes various types
Economic Development Commission.
with its focus on offshore wind
Selma
impressive list.
Executive Director of the Albemarle
wind turbine generator (WTG),
LEAF Foundation.
directly across the street from Albemarle
first wind turbines. Certification by the
demonstrated in Ming Yang’s
and a $200,000 grant by the Golden
the general contractor, designed the new
facility coming online,” said Wayne Harris,
University. The research will be
Economic Development Administration
and Babies “R” Us. Catamount Contractors,
jobs to boost production. The company will
Campus of North Carolina State
the U.S. Department of Commerce
Röchling Engineering Plastics,
Packard Place is home to Uptown Charlotte’s
center on the Centennial
center was funded by $800,000 from
in 2011 when ranking Charlotte 4th on this
is really excited about the new dental
research and development
through the entire business cycle. The
One of the first locations to open will be Health in Elizabeth City. “The community
has opened its North American
location that would fulfill its strategic growth and economic business
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