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# Carolinas Gateway Partnership

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- [North Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2020 State Of The Year](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/)
- [Edgecombe projects move forward despite pandemic](https://econdev.org/edgecombe-projects-move-forward-despite-pandemic/)
- [Mural project highlights city’s rail past](https://econdev.org/mural-project-highlights-citys-rail-past/)
- [Twin Counties to benefit from $980K in business, industry grants](https://econdev.org/twin-counties-to-benefit-from-980k-in-business-industry-grants/)
- [Kingsboro megasite earns statewide recognition](https://econdev.org/kingsboro-megasite-earns-statewide-recognition/)
- [Work on new DMV headquarters to finish soon](https://econdev.org/work-on-new-dmv-headquarters-to-finish-soon/)
- [Manufacturing company to relocate to area](https://econdev.org/manufacturing-company-to-relocate-to-area/)
- [Manufacturing plant to locate in city](https://econdev.org/manufacturing-plant-to-locate-in-city/)
- [Truck service center to locate in Kingsboro](https://econdev.org/truck-service-center-to-locate-in-kingsboro/)
- [SITE SELECTION RANKS NORTH CAROLINA AS TOP STATE BUSINESS CLIMATE FOR 2020](https://econdev.org/site-selection-ranks-north-carolina-as-top-state-business-climate-for-2020/)
- [Local business reaches finals in state contest](https://econdev.org/local-business-reaches-finals-in-state-contest/)
- [Local airport offers new amenities](https://econdev.org/local-airport-offers-new-amenities/)
- [New FFE distribution center takes shape](https://econdev.org/new-ffe-distribution-center-takes-shape/)
- [Progress continues on construction of CSX intermodal terminals](https://econdev.org/progress-continues-on-construction-of-csx-intermodal-terminals/)
- [Rocky Mount CSX rail project has bright future, with a big lift from Norris Tolson](https://econdev.org/rocky-mount-csx-rail-project-has-bright-future-with-a-big-lift-from-norris-tolson/)
- [Duke Energy program to boost area industrial sites](https://econdev.org/duke-energy-program-to-boost-area-industrial-sites/)
- [MADE IN AMERICA: 20 TOP U.S. CITIES FOR MANUFACTURERS](https://econdev.org/made-in-america-20-top-u-s-cities-for-manufacturers/)
- [10 3PLS KILLING IT WITH DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS](https://econdev.org/10-3pls-killing-it-with-distribution-logistics/)
- [City ranked among top 20 in manufacturing](https://econdev.org/city-ranked-among-top-20-in-manufacturing/)
- [Duke Energy Site Readiness Program a win for economic development, jobs in North Carolina](https://econdev.org/duke-energy-site-readiness-program-a-win-for-economic-development-jobs-in-north-carolina/)
- [Carolinas Gateway moves into new downtown home](https://econdev.org/carolinas-gateway-moves-into-new-downtown-home/)
- [A sleepy North Carolina city flexes its logistics muscle](https://econdev.org/a-sleepy-north-carolina-city-flexes-its-logistics-muscle/)
- [State grants to help promote businesses](https://econdev.org/state-grants-to-help-promote-businesses/)
- [Economic interest Remains High In Edgecombe County](https://econdev.org/economic-interest-remains-high-in-edgecombe-county/)
- [Trade dispute delays Triangle Tire plans to build new plants](https://econdev.org/trade-dispute-delays-triangle-tire-plans-to-build-new-plants/)
- [Tarboro shell building starts to take shape](https://econdev.org/tarboro-shell-building-starts-to-take-shape/)
- [Work continues on new DMV headquarters](https://econdev.org/work-continues-on-new-dmv-headquarters/)
- [New pharmaceutical firm set to locate in area](https://econdev.org/new-pharmaceutical-firm-set-to-locate-in-area/)
- [CUSTOMER CONTACT SOLUTIONS COMPANY SELECTS EDGECOMBE COUNTY FOR 200-JOB FACILITY](https://econdev.org/customer-contact-solutions-company-selects-edgecombe-county-for-200-job-facility/)
- [Golden LEAF loans available to small businesses](https://econdev.org/golden-leaf-loans-available-to-small-businesses/)
- [Crews work on new site for DMV](https://econdev.org/crews-work-on-new-site-for-dmv/)
- [Corning posts jobs ads for new facility](https://econdev.org/corning-posts-jobs-ads-for-new-facility/)
- [CONCRETE MANUFACTURER TO CREATE 55 JOBS IN EDGECOMBE COUNTY: ARMOROCK TO INVEST $6.6 MILLION IN BATTLEBORO](https://econdev.org/concrete-manufacturer-to-create-55-jobs-in-edgecombe-county-armorock-to-invest-6-6-million-in-battleboro/)
- [Rocky Mount Mills Announces New Corporate Tenants](https://econdev.org/rocky-mount-mills-announces-new-corporate-tenants/)
- [City receives high ranking for manufacturing](https://econdev.org/city-receives-high-ranking-for-manufacturing/)
- [Manufacturing is thriving in these 5 US cities](https://econdev.org/manufacturing-is-thriving-in-these-5-us-cities/)
- [Sara Lee to expand area bakery](https://econdev.org/sara-lee-to-expand-area-bakery/)
- [Economists provide optimistic forecast](https://econdev.org/economists-provide-optimistic-forecast/)
- [Local plant to upgrade operations](https://econdev.org/local-plant-to-upgrade-operations/)
- [Carolinas Gateway Partnership to relocate headquarters](https://econdev.org/carolinas-gateway-partnership-to-relocate-headquarters/)
- [New projects position Edgecombe County for economic gains](https://econdev.org/new-projects-position-edgecombe-county-for-economic-gains/)
- [Business development boosts economic prospects](https://econdev.org/business-development-boosts-economic-prospects/)
- [SARA LEE FROZEN BAKERY TO EXPAND IN EDGECOMBE COUNTY: GOVERNOR COOPER ANNOUNCES 108 JOBS AND $19.8M INVESTMENT](https://econdev.org/sara-lee-frozen-bakery-to-expand-in-edgecombe-county-governor-cooper-announces-108-jobs-and-19-8m-investment/)
- [CSX rail hub construction remains on track](https://econdev.org/csx-rail-hub-construction-remains-on-track/)
- [The Best States For Business 2019: North Carolina And Texas On Top](https://econdev.org/the-best-states-for-business-2019-north-carolina-and-texas-on-top/)
- [Workforce training ‘created out of necessity’](https://econdev.org/workforce-training-created-out-of-necessity/)
- [Interview: Norris Tolson Discusses CSX Carolina Connector Intermodal Rail Terminal](https://econdev.org/interview-norris-tolson-discusses-csx-carolina-connector-intermodal-rail-terminal/)
- [Keihin plant part of merger deal](https://econdev.org/keihin-plant-part-of-merger-deal/)
- [RURAL COMMUNITIES RECEIVE STATE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS TO ATTRACT 449 NEW JOBS AND MORE THAN $262 MILLION IN PRIVATE INVESTMENT](https://econdev.org/rural-communities-receive-state-infrastructure-grants-to-attract-449-new-jobs-and-more-than-262-million-in-private-investment/)
- [Local plant to expand, add jobs](https://econdev.org/local-plant-to-expand-add-jobs/)
- [Economic recruiter makes staff change](https://econdev.org/economic-recruiter-makes-staff-change/) - Krista Ikirt, vice president of economic development for Nash County with the partnership, is headed to the Erie County, Penn., Redevelopment Authority
- [TRANSPORTATION COMPANY TO INVEST $4.7 MILLION IN ROCKY MOUNT: FFE TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE 96 NEW JOBS IN NASH COUNTY](https://econdev.org/transportation-company-to-invest-4-7-million-in-rocky-mount-ffe-transportation-to-create-96-new-jobs-in-nash-county/) - FFE Transportation Services, a temperature-controlled carrier, will create 96 new jobs and invest $4.7 million in Nash County.
- [INCENTIVES SEAL DRAKA'S EXPANSION PLANS](https://econdev.org/incentives-seal-drakas-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.
- [NEW CALL CENTER OPENS IN SPRING HOPE](https://econdev.org/new-call-center-opens-in-spring-hope/) - A Raleigh-based call center company is now operating a unit in former textile plant on the south side of Spring Hope, anticipating employing 270 in the future.
- [SITE PREP WORK NEARING COMPLETION FOR TRIANGLE TIRE PLANT: HURRICANE FLORENCE DID NOT FLOOD THE SITE](https://econdev.org/site-prep-work-nearing-completion-for-triangle-tire-plant-hurricane-florence-did-not-flood-the-site/) - A green field in North Carolina’s Edgecombe County has been transformed in preparation for construction of a Triangle Tire plant.
- [FEMALE BREWERS TO MOVE INTO THE ROCKY MOUNT MILLS](https://econdev.org/female-brewers-to-move-into-the-rocky-mount-mills/) - A couple of craft brewers are bringing a female touch and diverse presence to the Rocky Mount Mills.
- [QUALITY WORKERS, STRONG MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY MAKE BERRY GLOBAL HUM](https://econdev.org/quality-workers-strong-management-and-supportive-community-make-berry-global-hum/) - Formerly Berry Plastics, Berry Global, Inc. is a Fortune 500 manufacturer and producer of plastic packaging.
- [U.S. UNIT OF GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT LEADER CALLS TWIN COUNTIES HOME](https://econdev.org/u-s-unit-of-global-agricultural-equipment-leader-calls-twin-counties-home/) - LS Tractor USA is a unit of Korea-based LS Mtron Ltd. The parent company resulted from a 2003 spin-off from electronics giant LG Group.
- [COMMUNITY COLLEGES BIND TOGETHER TO ADDRESS WORKFORCE PARADOX: FILLING SKILLS GAPS CALLS FOR REGIONAL OUTREACH TO CURRENT AND FUTURE JOB-SEEKERS](https://econdev.org/community-colleges-bind-together-to-address-workforce-paradox-filling-skills-gaps-calls-for-regional-outreach-to-current-and-future-job-seekers/) - Wilson County’s 6.5 percent unemployment rate is significantly higher than that of either the state (4.3 percent) or the nation (4.1 percent),
- [ATLANTIC NATURAL FOODS STAYS AHEAD OF SURGE IN ‘FLEXITARIAN’ EATING](https://econdev.org/atlantic-natural-foods-stays-ahead-of-surge-in-flexitarian-eating/) - Hines’ vision involves further diversification of ANF’s product lines, which means expansion of the company’s R&D, test kitchen and operations in Nash County.
- [In the East: Food Processing is Heating Up Around Rocky Mount](https://econdev.org/in-the-east-food-processing-is-heating-up-around-rocky-mount/) - With food processing company booming in Rocky Mount and surrounding areas, jobs have grown tremendously.
- [For Acme United, a 'Can-Do' Spirit Led to Rocky Mount](https://econdev.org/for-acme-united-a-can-do-spirit-led-to-rocky-mount/) - Carolinas Gateway Partnership facilitated and helped Acme United, a large global supplier for safety products, find a new home in Eastern NC.
- [Meet the Craft Brewers Making a Go of It in Rocky Mount](https://econdev.org/meet-the-craft-brewers-making-a-go-of-it-in-rocky-mount/) - There are several craft breweries that are getting started in Eastern NC, learn more about their owners and how they got started here.
- [Rocky Mount Going All-In as a Regional Craft-Brew Incubator](https://econdev.org/rocky-mount-going-all-in-as-a-regional-craft-brew-incubator/) - Is Rocky Mount turning into a beer city? There has been a boom of craft breweries in this area. Learn more about how they got started & the future of craft beer in Rocky Mount.
- [TWIN COUNTIES RECOGNIZED IN BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA](https://econdev.org/twin-counties-recognized-in-business-north-carolina/) - The Twin Counties of Edgecombe & Nash are booming with opportunity and growth. Stay tuned as more great news continues to develop for the region!
- [CSX INTERMODAL FACILITY COMING TO EDGECOMBE COUNTY](https://econdev.org/csx-intermodal-facility-coming-to-edgecombe-county/) - A new intermodal transportation facility will be built in Edgecombe County to help industry get products to customers and spur growth in the region.
- [CiCi Corporate Investment Awards](https://econdev.org/cici-corporate-investment-awards/) - This capital commitment goes beyond dollars; it also translates into the promise of new jobs for more than 24,000 people.
- [BORN IN A GARAGE, OSSID NOW LEADS THE GLOBE IN FOOD PACKAGING SOLUTIONS](https://econdev.org/born-in-a-garage-ossid-now-leads-the-globe-in-food-packaging-solutions/) - Proximity to the nation’s major poultry producers makes Rocky Mount a convenient base for Ossid LLC, a diversified leader in packaging equipment and solutions.
- [BARNHILL CONTRACTING COMPANY’S FAMILY FRIENDLY APPROACH YIELDS 70 YEARS OF SUCCESS](https://econdev.org/barnhill-contracting-companys-family-friendly-approach-yields-70-years-of-success/) - Across three generations, one aspect of the business culture at Barnhill Contracting Company has remained unchanged.
- [DEFENSE CONTRACTORS SEEK NON-MILITARY GROWTH PATH](https://econdev.org/defense-contractors-seek-non-military-growth-path/) - With cutbacks in the federal defense budget, small businesses dependent on military contracts must find different ways to bring in revenue.
- [GOVERNOR COOPER ANNOUNCES LARGEST EVER MANUFACTURING INVESTMENT IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA](https://econdev.org/governor-cooper-announces-largest-ever-manufacturing-investment-in-rural-north-carolina/) - Triangle Tyre Will Create 800 Skilled Jobs in Eastern NC with Its First Manufacturing Facility Outside of China
- [GOVERNOR COOPER AND CORNING INCORPORATED STRIKE AGREEMENT TO BRING 428 NEW JOBS TO NORTH CAROLINA](https://econdev.org/governor-cooper-and-corning-incorporated-strike-agreement-to-bring-428-new-jobs-to-north-carolina/) - Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) will create 428 jobs over three years in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
- [INSIDE THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY'S ROCKY MOUNT FACTORY](https://econdev.org/inside-the-cheesecake-factorys-rocky-mount-factory/) - The California-based restaurant has operated a facility at Whitaker Business & Industry Center near Rocky Mount churning out 11 million cheesecakes annually.
- [DISTRIBUTOR TO EXPAND OPERATIONS](https://econdev.org/distributor-to-expand-operations/) - An agriculture equipment distributor is expanding operations in Nash County by investing $11 million and adding 30 jobs at its facility in Battleboro.
- [CIFI SUCCEEDS WITH FOCUS ON HEALTHY EATING TRENDS](https://econdev.org/cifi-succeeds-with-focus-on-healthy-eating-trends/) - While North Carolina leads the nation in sweet potato cultivation, the cop has been something of an unsung hero in the state’s agribusiness community.
- [AT POPPIES, SUCCESS IS A FAMILY AFFAIR](https://econdev.org/at-poppies-success-is-a-family-affair/) - Poppies International makes cream puffs and mini éclairs distributed under the Poppies and Delizza brand names, as well as private labels for retail grocers.
- [NUTKAO’S TASTE FOR QUALITY MAKES NASH COUNTY A WINNING DESTINATION](https://econdev.org/nutkaos-taste-for-quality-makes-nash-county-a-winning-destination/) - Italy’s love for sweet treats began 800 years ago. Venetian merchants got sugarcane farms in today' Lebanon. The story’s latest has brought it to Rocky Mount.
- [CROWN LSP BUILDS ON ITS REPUTATION FOR RESPONSIVENESS](https://econdev.org/crown-lsp-builds-on-its-reputation-for-responsiveness/) - Much about the logistics business has changed in the 30 years since Deborah and Greg Hodges founded Crown LSP Group, the same apply to the company’s value prop.
- [KEIHIN CAROLINA SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY EXPANDS IN EDGECOMBE COUNTY](https://econdev.org/governor-cooper-announces-expansion-by-keihin-carolina-system-technology-in-edgecombe-countyautomotive-supplier-will-add-42-jobs-and-invest-more-than-13-million/)
- [KANBAN’S RISE AS A LOGISTICS POWERHOUSE SHOWCASES TWIN COUNTIES’ GLOBAL CONNECTIONS](https://econdev.org/kanbans-rise-as-a-logistics-powerhouse-showcases-twin-counties-global-connections/) - Companies in the Mid-Atlantic have the advantage of working with Kanban Logistics to build reliable and affordable connections to buyers and suppliers worldwide
- [AT BABINGTON TECHNOLOGY, FEEDING PEOPLE IS A GLOBAL INDUSTRY](https://econdev.org/at-babington-technology-feeding-people-is-a-global-industry/) - Bob Kaczorowski has been a satisfied customer of Babington Technology LLC since 2006.
- [WRAL EDITORIAL: REVIVAL OF $272-MILLION CSX HUB WILL BOOST N.C. ECONOMY](https://econdev.org/wral-editorial-revival-of-272-million-csx-hub-will-boost-n-c-economy/) - The Carolina Connector project announced by Gov. Pat McCrory, which appears to have strong local support, will be located near Rocky Mount. 
- [ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM: LOCAL OFFICIALS CRAFT DEAL TO BRING CSX RAIL HUB TO AREA](https://econdev.org/rocky-mount-telegram-local-officials-craft-deal-to-bring-csx-rail-hub-to-area/) - CSX announced plans in Jan. to build $272 million trains-to-trucks terminal in Johnston County, but residents revolted, fearing heavier traffic and land grabs.
- [WRAL: CSX FINALLY FINDS HOME FOR CARGO HUB IN ROCKY MOUNT](https://econdev.org/wral-csx-finally-finds-home-for-cargo-hub-in-rocky-mount/) - After months of discussion and debate, CSX announced Tuesday that it will build its massive Carolina Connector cargo terminal in Edgecombe County.
- [WASHINGTON POST: CSX LANDS SITE FOR CARGO TERMINAL AFTER 1ST PICK BLOCKED](https://econdev.org/washington-post-csx-lands-site-for-cargo-terminal-after-1st-pick-blocked/) - CSX Corp. will build an intermodal cargo hub near the Virginia border in Edgecombe County after landowner opposition blocked railroad company’s first option.
- [CSX ANNOUNCES ROCKY MOUNT AS THE HOME OF THE CAROLINA CONNECTOR INTERMODAL TERMINAL](https://econdev.org/csx-announces-rocky-mount-as-the-home-of-the-carolina-connector-intermodal-terminal/) - Transformational infrastructure project will bring substantial economic development to the Twin Counties.
- [THINKING GLOBALLY. PARTNERING LOCALLY](https://econdev.org/thinking-globally-partnering-locally/) - TCI workers perform assembly and sub-assembly tasks on behalf of Draka. The company’s relationship with TCI started gradually in the 1990s.
- [CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF JOHN GESSAMAN](https://econdev.org/celebration-of-the-life-of-john-gessaman/) - The Carolinas Gateway Partnership celebrates the life of former CEO/President, John Gessaman who peacefully passed away on April 18, 2016.
- [THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY TO CREATE 98 JOBS IN EDGECOMBE COUNTY](https://econdev.org/the-hillshire-brands-company-to-create-98-jobs-in-edgecombe-county/) - The Hillshire Brands Company will create 98 jobs over the next three years as it expands its bakery operations in Edgecombe County.
- [MOSSY OAK® PARTNERS WITH THE ORIGINAL LOG CABIN HOMES](https://econdev.org/mossy-oak-partners-with-the-original-log-cabin-homes/) - Mossy Oak and The Original Log Cabin Homes are coming together to introduce the "Mossy Oak® Nativ Living™ Edition" of cabins, homes and structures,
- [TOLSON LOOKS TO HELP BOOST EXISTING COMPANIES](https://econdev.org/tolson-looks-to-help-boost-existing-companies/) - Chief Executive Officer Norris Tolson understands the significance of helping grow the industries already operating in the Twin Counties.
- [NORRIS TOLSON ELECTED NEW PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE CAROLINAS GATEWAY PARTNERSHIP](https://econdev.org/norris-tolson-elected-new-president-ceo-of-the-carolinas-gateway-partnership/) - On Friday, December 18, 2015 E. Norris Tolson, was elected by the Board of Directors of the Carolinas Gateway Partnership to serve as President and CEO.
- [ECONOMIC SUMMIT EXPLORES BUSINESS RECRUITMENT EFFORTS](https://econdev.org/economic-summit-explores-business-recruitment-efforts/) - Formed in 1995, the Carolinas Gateway Partnership has created 8,550 jobs and companies relocating/expanding in the Twin Counties made a $1 billion investment.
- [TARBORO COMMERCE SITE RECOGNIZED AS ELECTRICITIES-CERTIFIED SITE](https://econdev.org/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.
- [GOOD LEADERSHIP DRIVES CAROLINAS GATEWAY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN](https://econdev.org/good-leadership-drives-carolinas-gateway-capital-campaign/) - Thanks to the legacy of John Gessaman and the leadership of Frank Harrison, the Carolinas Gateway Partnership has completed another record capital campaign.
- [PARTNERSHIP GETS NEW CHAIRMAN](https://econdev.org/partnership-gets-new-chairman/) - The partnership’s Board of Director voted to name Don Williams, president of Lewis Advertising Inc., as the new chairman of the Carolinas Gateway Partnership.
- [NASH COUNTY IN TOP TEN FOR JOBS, RANKS FIFTH IN MANUFACTURING](https://econdev.org/nash-county-in-top-ten-for-jobs-ranks-fifth-in-manufacturing/) - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released data that showed Nash County ranked fifth in the top 10 counties for the most manufacturing jobs created in 2014.
- [SOUTHERN BANK MAKES SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE CAROLINAS GATEWAY PARTNERSHIP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN](https://econdev.org/southern-bank-makes-significant-contribution-to-the-carolinas-gateway-partnership-capital-campaign/) -  Southern Bank and Trust Company has committed a significant contribution to the Carolinas Gateway Partnership during the current five year Capital Campaign.
- [AT GLENOIT FABRICS CORP, BIG LEAGUE PLANS TAKE SHAPE](https://econdev.org/at-glenoit-fabrics-corp-big-league-plans-take-shape/) - When temperatures drop at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, many of the 75,000+ Carolina fans there proudly wrap themselves in branded all-weather blankets.
- [WELLS FARGO CONTRIBUTES SIGNIFICANT DONATION TO THE CAROLINAS GATEWAY PARTNERSHIP](https://econdev.org/wells-fargo-contributes-significant-donation-to-the-carolinas-gateway-partnership/) - Wells Fargo has once again renewed its support of the Carolinas Gateway Partnership for the next five years with a financial contribution of $50,000.
- [UNIVERSAL LEAF NORTH AMERICA U.S., INC. ANNOUNCES A NEW BUSINESS TO PRODUCE INNOVATIVE FOOD INGREDIENTS IN NASH COUNTY](https://econdev.org/universal-leaf-north-america-u-s-inc-announces-a-new-business-to-produce-innovative-food-ingredients-in-nash-county/) - CIFI will utilize advanced technology to produce high quality food grade dehydrated and juiced fruit and vegetable products.
- [NUT BUTTER MANUFACTURER SELECTS NASH COUNTY FOR FIRST U.S. FACILITY](https://econdev.org/nut-butter-manufacturer-selects-nash-county-for-first-us-facility/) - Nutkao USA, Inc. will be locating its nut butter manufacturing operation in Nash County.
- [HOSPIRA UNVEILS NEW QUALITY LABORATORY AND INVESTMENTS AT ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., PLANT](https://econdev.org/hospira-unveils-new-quality-laboratory-and-investments-at-rocky-mount-n-c-plant/) - Hospira's Rocky Mount plant is one of Nash County's largest employers with more than 2,600 employees.
- [ACME UNITED CORPORATION TO CREATE 90 JOBS IN THE TWIN COUNTY REGION WITH THE PURCHASE OF ROCKY MOUNT FACILITY](https://econdev.org/acme-united-corporation-to-create-90-jobs-in-the-twin-county-region-with-the-purchase-of-rocky-mount-facility/) - Mr. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO of Acme United today announced its purchase of the Roomstore building located on Tanner Road in Rocky Mount.
- [KINGSBORO INDUSTRIAL SITES RECEIVE CSX SELECT SITE DESIGNATION](https://econdev.org/kingsboro-industrial-sites-receivecsx-select-site-designation/) - CSX Corp. announced the Kingsboro Industrial Sites in Edgecombe County, North Carolina is the first recipient in the stateof its CSX Select Site designation.

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- [Food Processing](https://econdev.org/food-processing/)
- [Nash Community College](https://econdev.org/nash-community-college/)
- [Regional Industries](https://econdev.org/regional-industries-2/)
- [Community Colleges](https://econdev.org/community-colleges/)
- [RAMP East](https://econdev.org/ramp-east/)
- [Colleges and Universities](https://econdev.org/colleges-and-universities/)
- [Edgecombe Works!](https://econdev.org/edge-works/)
- [North Carolina Wesleyan University](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-wesleyan-university/)
- [North Carolina State University](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-state-university/)
- [East Carolina University](https://econdev.org/east-carolina-university/)
- [K-12](https://econdev.org/k-12/)
- [Logistics 2](https://econdev.org/logistics-2/)
- [Edgecombe East](https://econdev.org/edgecombe-east/)
- [North Carolina Community College System](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-community-college-system/)
- [Edgecombe Community College](https://econdev.org/edgecombe-community-college/)
- [North Carolina Logistics Highway](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-logistics-highway/)
- [NC, SC, GA and VA Ports](https://econdev.org/nc-sc-and-va-ports/)
- [Carolina Connector Intermodal Terminal](https://econdev.org/carolina-connector-intermodal-terminal-2/)
- [Carolina Connector Intermodal Terminal](https://econdev.org/carolina-connector-intermodal-terminal/)
- [Entities & Region](https://econdev.org/entities-region/)
- [Business Directory](https://econdev.org/business-directory/) - View the business directories of the Carolinas Gateway Partnership region.
- [Agriculture & Life Science](https://econdev.org/industry-clusters/agriculture-and-life-science/)
- [Agriculture & Life Sciences](https://econdev.org/agriculture-life-sciences/)
- [Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare](https://econdev.org/industry-clusters/pharmaceuticals/) - The Carolinas Gateway region is home to major pharmaceutical companies tasked with supplying vital medicines to hospitals nationwide.
- [Partners & Investors](https://econdev.org/about/partners-investors/) - The CGP partners with workforce, education, government and community sectors to ensure growth in Eastern NC. We invite you to join us.
- [Education](https://econdev.org/education/) - Carolinas Gateway Partnership paired up with the NC Community College System to design a customized training program for workforce training. Learn more about this program here!
- [Healthcare](https://econdev.org/healthcare/)
- [Slide Anything Popup Preview](https://econdev.org/slide-anything-popup-preview/)
- [Entrepreneurial Resources](https://econdev.org/entrepreneurial-resources/)
- [Data Center](https://econdev.org/doing-business/data-center/)
- [Global Access & Infrastructure](https://econdev.org/global-access-infrastructure/)
- [Taxes & Incentives](https://econdev.org/taxes-incentives/)
- [Supporting International Investment](https://econdev.org/supporting-international-investment/)
- [Housing](https://econdev.org/housing/)
- [Quality of Life](https://econdev.org/quality-of-life/)
- [Doing Business](https://econdev.org/doing-business/) - Explore the business climate & municipal population of Eastern NC to see how we have boosted job development in these surrounding areas.
- [Brewing & Distilling](https://econdev.org/brewing-distilling/)
- [Commercial Office Space & Downtown Properties](https://econdev.org/commercial-office-space-downtown-properties/)
- [Thank You Contact Us](https://econdev.org/thank-you-contact-us/)
- [The Cheesecake Factory](https://econdev.org/cheesecake-factory/) - The Cheesecake Factory, an international company, has secured a building in Eastern NC thanks to the help and support of Carolinas Gateway Partnership. Read the full story here!
- [Nutkao USA, Inc.](https://econdev.org/nutkao-usa-inc/) - Carolinas Gateway Partnership was proud to partner with Nutkao for their new building in Eastern NC. Get more details and read the full story here.
- [Acme United Corporation](https://econdev.org/acme-united-corporation/) - Acme United Corporation has selected a new manufacturing space in Eastern NC with the help of Carolinas Gateway Partnership. Read the full story here!
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- [Thank You Become a Partner](https://econdev.org/thank-you-become-a-partner/) - Thank you for your interest in Carolinas Gateway Partnership. Our team will be following up with you shortly to discuss next steps and answer any questions.

## Directory

- [Wells Fargo](https://econdev.org/wells-fargo/wells-fargo/)
- [Coastal Credit Union](https://econdev.org/coastal-credit-union/coastal-credit-union/)
- [United Bank](https://econdev.org/united-bank/united-bank/)
- [First Carolina Bank](https://econdev.org/first-carolina-bank/first-carolina-bank/)
- [BB&T](https://econdev.org/bbt/bbt/)
- [Southern Bank](https://econdev.org/southern-bank/southern-bank/)
- [Providence Bank](https://econdev.org/providence-bank/providence-bank/)
- [State Employee's Credit Union](https://econdev.org/state-employees-credit-union/state-employees-credit-union/)
- [PNC](https://econdev.org/pnc/pnc/)
- [Adams Wholesaling & Distribution Co.](https://econdev.org/adams-wholesaling-distribution-co/adams-wholesaling-distribution-co/)
- [ACME United Corporation](https://econdev.org/wral-com/wral-com/)
- [ABB, Inc.](https://econdev.org/abb-inc/abb-inc/)
- [ACDI](https://econdev.org/acdi/acdi/)
- [Adams Products Company](https://econdev.org/adams-products-company/adams-products-company/)
- [Johnson Controls](https://econdev.org/johnson-controls/johnson-controls/)
- [Alorica](https://econdev.org/alorica/alorica/)
- [AmeriCold Logistics](https://econdev.org/americold-logistics/americold-logistics/)
- [Atlantic Natural Foods, LLC](https://econdev.org/atlantic-natural-foods-llc/atlantic-natural-foods-llc/)
- [Babington Technology](https://econdev.org/babington-technology/babington-technology/)
- [Farm Pak/Barnes Farming](https://econdev.org/farm-pak-barnes-farming/farm-pak-barnes-farming/)
- [Kamlar Corporation](https://econdev.org/kamlar-corporation/kamlar-corporation/)
- [Kanban Logistics, Inc.](https://econdev.org/kanban-logistics-inc/kanban-logistics-inc/)
- [Keihin Carolina System Technology, Inc.](https://econdev.org/keihin-carolina-system-technology-inc/keihin-carolina-system-technology-inc/)
- [LS Tractor USA](https://econdev.org/ls-tractor-usa/ls-tractor-usa/)
- [Bass Farm Sausage, Inc.](https://econdev.org/bass-farm-sausage-inc/bass-farm-sausage-inc/)
- [Befco, Inc.](https://econdev.org/befco-inc/befco-inc/)
- [Langley Industrial Machining, Inc.](https://econdev.org/langley-industrial-machining-inc/langley-industrial-machining-inc/)
- [Barnhill Contracting Company](https://econdev.org/barnhill-contracting/barnhill-contracting/)
- [McLane Carolina](https://econdev.org/mclane-carolina/mclane-carolina/)
- [Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.](https://econdev.org/boddie-noell-enterprises-inc/boddie-noell-enterprises-inc/)
- [Mack Industries, Inc.](https://econdev.org/mack-industries-inc/mack-industries-inc/)
- [Mayo Knitting Mill, Inc.](https://econdev.org/mayo-knitting-mill-inc/mayo-knitting-mill-inc/)
- [Braswell Foods](https://econdev.org/braswell-foods/braswell-foods/)
- [Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA, Inc.](https://econdev.org/madem-moorecraft-reels-usa-inc/madem-moorecraft-reels-usa-inc/)
- [Butterfields, LLC](https://econdev.org/butterfields-llc/butterfields-llc/)
- [Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients, Inc.](https://econdev.org/carolina-innovative-food-ingredients-inc/carolina-innovative-food-ingredients-inc/)
- [Clayton Homes](https://econdev.org/cavalier-home-builders-llc-nashville-division/cavalier-home-builders-llc-nashville-division/)
- [CenturyLink (Embarq)](https://econdev.org/centurylink-embarq/centurylink-embarq/)
- [The Cheesecake Factory Bakery](https://econdev.org/the-cheesecake-factory-bakery/the-cheesecake-factory-bakery/)
- [Crown LSP Group, Inc.](https://econdev.org/crown-lsp-group-inc/crown-lsp-group-inc/)
- [CSX Transportaion, Inc.](https://econdev.org/csx-transportaion-inc/csx-transportaion-inc/)
- [Cummins - Rocky Mount Engine](https://econdev.org/cummins-rocky-mount-engine/cummins-rocky-mount-engine/)
- [C. W. Williams & Co., Inc.](https://econdev.org/c-w-williams-co-inc/c-w-williams-co-inc/)
- [Daughtridge Sales Company, Inc.](https://econdev.org/daughtridge-sales-company-inc/daughtridge-sales-company-inc/)
- [Digital Repair](https://econdev.org/digital-repair/digital-repair/)
- [Draka Elevator Products](https://econdev.org/draka-elevator-products/draka-elevator-products/)
- [Dyke Industries, Inc.](https://econdev.org/dyke-industries-inc/dyke-industries-inc/)
- [Eagle Press, Inc.](https://econdev.org/eagle-press-inc/eagle-press-inc/)
- [Eagle Transportation Corporation](https://econdev.org/eagle-transportation-corporation/eagle-transportation-corporation/)
- [East Coast Packaging, Inc.](https://econdev.org/east-coast-packaging-inc/east-coast-packaging-inc/)
- [East Industries, Inc.](https://econdev.org/east-industries-inc/east-industries-inc/)
- [Eastern Hydraulic & Power Transmission](https://econdev.org/eastern-hydraulic-power-transmission/eastern-hydraulic-power-transmission/)
- [Eaton Corporation](https://econdev.org/eaton-corporation/eaton-corporation/)
- [Edgecombe Casket Company](https://econdev.org/edgecombe-casket-company/edgecombe-casket-company/)
- [Edgecombe Geneco, LLC](https://econdev.org/edgecombe-geneco-llc/edgecombe-geneco-llc/)
- [Edwards, Inc.](https://econdev.org/edwards-inc/edwards-inc/)
- [Engine Systems, Inc.](https://econdev.org/engine-systems-inc/engine-systems-inc/)
- [Gersen & Gersen](https://econdev.org/gersen-gersen/gersen-gersen/)
- [Grecian Enterprises, Inc.](https://econdev.org/grecian-enterprises-inc/grecian-enterprises-inc/)
- [Greenleaf Nursery Company](https://econdev.org/greenleaf-nursery-company/greenleaf-nursery-company/)
- [Hanson Aggregates Southeast](https://econdev.org/hanson-aggregates-southeast/hanson-aggregates-southeast/)
- [Hirschfield Industries](https://econdev.org/hirschfield-industries/hirschfield-industries/)
- [Honeywell](https://econdev.org/honeywell/honeywell/)
- [Pfizer](https://econdev.org/pfizer/pfizer/)
- [New Standard Corporation](https://econdev.org/new-standard-corporation/new-standard-corporation/)
- [Nash Produce, Inc.](https://econdev.org/nash-produce-inc/nash-produce-inc/)
- [Nash UNC Health Care](https://econdev.org/nash-unc-health-care/nash-unc-health-care/)
- [Nash Building Systems](https://econdev.org/nash-building-systems/nash-building-systems/)
- [Murdock Webbing Co., Inc.](https://econdev.org/murdock-webbing-co-inc/murdock-webbing-co-inc/)
- [Eagle Sportswear](https://econdev.org/eagle-sportswear/eagle-sportswear/)
- [Kaba llco Corporation](https://econdev.org/kaba-llco-corporation/kaba-llco-corporation/)
- [JHRG, LLC](https://econdev.org/jhrg-llc/jhrg-llc/)
- [The Jay Group, Inc.](https://econdev.org/the-jay-group-inc/the-jay-group-inc/)
- [Jarden Products](https://econdev.org/jarden-products/jarden-products/)
- [Huttig Building Products](https://econdev.org/huttig-building-products/huttig-building-products/)
- [North State Millwork](https://econdev.org/north-state-millwork/north-state-millwork/)
- [Nutkao USA](https://econdev.org/nutkao-usa/nutkao-usa/)
- [The Original Log Cabin Homes Ltd.](https://econdev.org/the-original-log-cabin-homes-ltd/the-original-log-cabin-homes-ltd/)
- [Ossid Corporation](https://econdev.org/ossid-corporation/ossid-corporation/)
- [Parsons Woodworking, Inc.](https://econdev.org/parsons-woodworking-inc/parsons-woodworking-inc/)
- [Hubbell](https://econdev.org/hubbell/hubbell/)
- [Tyson Foods](https://econdev.org/tyson-foods/tyson-foods/)
- [Triangle East Tooling & Machining](https://econdev.org/triangle-east-tooling-machining/triangle-east-tooling-machining/)
- [Pepsi Cola Bottling Ventures](https://econdev.org/pepsi-cola-bottling-ventures/pepsi-cola-bottling-ventures/)
- [Universal Leaf NA, US Inc](https://econdev.org/universal-leaf-na-us-inc/universal-leaf-na-us-inc/)
- [Veyance Technologies Inc.](https://econdev.org/veyance-technologies-inc/veyance-technologies-inc/)
- [Perdue Feed Mill](https://econdev.org/perdue-feed-mill/perdue-feed-mill/)
- [S E & M Constructors, Inc.](https://econdev.org/s-e-m-constructors-inc/s-e-m-constructors-inc/)
- [Vidant Heath - Edgecombe Hospital](https://econdev.org/vidant-heath-edgecombe-hospital/vidant-heath-edgecombe-hospital/)
- [Poppies International, Inc.](https://econdev.org/poppies-international-inc/poppies-international-inc/)
- [QVC, Inc.](https://econdev.org/qvc-inc/qvc-inc/)
- [Seegars Fence Co., Inc. of Rocky Mount](https://econdev.org/seegars-fence-co-inc-of-rocky-mount/seegars-fence-co-inc-of-rocky-mount/)
- [RBI Precision](https://econdev.org/rbi-precision/rbi-precision/)
- [Berry Global](https://econdev.org/berry-global/berry-global/)
- [SePro Research & Technology/Distribution Center](https://econdev.org/sepro-research-technology-distribution-center/sepro-research-technology-distribution-center/)
- [Riverside Printing](https://econdev.org/riverside-printing/riverside-printing/)
- [Rocky Mount Awning & Tent Company](https://econdev.org/rocky-mount-awning-tent-company/rocky-mount-awning-tent-company/)
- [Southern Seeds, Inc.](https://econdev.org/southern-seeds-inc/southern-seeds-inc/)
- [Regional Materials Recovery](https://econdev.org/regional-materials-recovery/regional-materials-recovery/)
- [Rocky Mount Cord Company](https://econdev.org/rocky-mount-cord-company/rocky-mount-cord-company/)
- [Spongex, LLC (Swimways)](https://econdev.org/spongex-llc-swimways/spongex-llc-swimways/)
- [Stoneworx, Inc.](https://econdev.org/stoneworx-inc/stoneworx-inc/)
- [Stretchline USA, Inc.](https://econdev.org/stretchline-usa-inc/stretchline-usa-inc/)
- [Strickland Industries](https://econdev.org/strickland-industries/strickland-industries/)
- [Sun-Drop Bottling Company, Inc.](https://econdev.org/sun-drop-bottling-company-inc/sun-drop-bottling-company-inc/)
- [LS Cable & Systems](https://econdev.org/superior-essex-lp/superior-essex-lp/)
- [Torpedo Specialty Wire, Inc.](https://econdev.org/torpedo-specialty-wire-inc/torpedo-specialty-wire-inc/)
- [Wildwood Lamps & Accents, Inc.](https://econdev.org/wildwood-lamps-accents-inc/wildwood-lamps-accents-inc/)
- [World Cat Group](https://econdev.org/world-cat-group/world-cat-group/)
- [Royal Quality Maintenance Inc.](https://econdev.org/royal-quality-maintenance-inc/royal-quality-maintenance-inc/)
- [Edward Jones](https://econdev.org/edward-jones/edward-jones/)
- [DC Fence Pros](https://econdev.org/dc-fence-pros/dc-fence-pros/)
- [Anderson & Company Inc](https://econdev.org/anderson-company-inc/anderson-company-inc/)

## Categories

- [News](https://econdev.org/category/news/)

## Directory Categories

- [Food Processing](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/food-processing/)
- [Advanced Manufacturing](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/advanced-manufacturing/)
- [Logistics & Distribution](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/logistics-distribution/)
- [Agriculture & Life Science](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/agriculture-life-science/)
- [Construction](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/construction/)
- [Call Center](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/call-center/)
- [Healthcare](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/healthcare/)
- [Business Service](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/business-service/)
- [Transportation](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/transportation/)
- [Textiles](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/textiles/)
- [Banks](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/banks/)
- [Other](https://econdev.org/north-carolina-is-business-facilities-2020-state-of-the-year/wpbdp_category/other/)