TOLSON LOOKS TO HELP BOOST EXISTING COMPANIES

As the Carolinas Gateway Partnership works diligently to recruit new companies to the area, new President and Chief Executive Officer Norris Tolson also understands the significance of helping grow the industries already operating in the Twin Counties.    ...

INCENTIVES SEAL DRAKA’S EXPANSION PLANS

A company in Rocky Mount that manufactures elevator products is planning to add 34 full-time jobs over the next five years as part of an expansion. The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved an inducement agreement Monday for Draka Elevator Products to expand...

ECONOMIC SUMMIT EXPLORES BUSINESS RECRUITMENT EFFORTS

“We’re doing a better job of telling our story that we have something for you to come to and hopefully that will help stop that migration.” Oppie Jordan Carolinas Gateway Partnership vice president, Edgecombe County recruiter By COREY DAVIS Staff Writer WILSON – A...

TARBORO COMMERCE SITE RECOGNIZED AS ELECTRICITIES-CERTIFIED SITE

The Tarboro Commerce Site – one of two prime sites in the Tarboro region – has been recognized as an Electricities-certified site. The 124.53 acre commercial site currently only has one tenant, Japanese auto parts manufacturer KCST. The site is located...