For Acme United, a ‘Can-Do’ Spirit Led to Rocky Mount

For Acme United, a ‘Can-Do’ Spirit Led to Rocky Mount

By Lawrence Bivins As the seasoned CEO of a publicly-held company, Walter Johnsen is adept at overcoming technical obstacles that stand between his business and its expansion strategy. In 2013, as he and ACME United Corporation sized up a vacant Rocky Mount furniture...
Meet the Craft Brewers Making a Go of It in Rocky Mount

Meet the Craft Brewers Making a Go of It in Rocky Mount

By Russ Lay on July 8, 2018 Inspired by our recent trips across North Carolina, we are launching a recurring series sampling the beer, wine and spirits being made and sold in all corners of The Old North State as the industry fills the gaps left with the departure of...
Rocky Mount Going All-In as a Regional Craft-Brew Incubator

Rocky Mount Going All-In as a Regional Craft-Brew Incubator

By Russ Lay on June 30, 2018 Usually, our travel-related features focus on nearby destinations with an eye toward events, activities, entertainment and, of course, food and drink. This edition takes a slightly different twist as we combine the recreational attributes...

TWIN COUNTIES RECOGNIZED IN BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA

We are very excited for the Twin Counties to be recognized in the latest edition of the Business North Carolina magazine for one of the Top Economic Development Projects. Triangle Tyre ranked 3rd for largest new jobs and 1st for largest investment! The Twin Counties...

CSX INTERMODAL FACILITY COMING TO EDGECOMBE COUNTY

RALEIGH –  A new intermodal transportation facility will be built in Edgecombe County to help industry get products to customers and spur growth in the region, officials with the N.C. Department of Transportation announced today. NCDOT has reached an agreement with...

CiCi Corporate Investment Awards

Corporate investment in the United States is going strong. The 15 projects included in Trade & Industry Development’s 13th annual Corporate Investment CiCi Awards are derived from corporate development projects announced in 2017 and represent the commitment of...