Economic Development Region Regional Newsletter - January 2024

View in browser Regional Newsletter January 2024 In the News EDR and GTP are Featured in Business NC Aviation and Aerospace Directory The Business NC Aviation and Aerospace Directory is published by Business North Carolina magazine and serves as the ultimate resource for NC’s large network of publicly owned airports and the aviation and aerospace assets that rely on them. Read The Publication Here flyExclusive Rings the Bell at the New York Stock Exchange The EDR and North Carolina Global TransPark staff were on hand at the flyExclusive facilities in Kinston, NC to celebrate the ringing of the New York Stock Exchange bell. Learn More Society of American Military Engineers Meet at the NCGTP The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), a U.S.- based premier professional military engineering association, held its monthly post-meet at the NCDOT Division 2 facilities, discussed NCGTP economic impacts. Click Here For Event Details Lenoir County Manufacturers Association Meet at Kinston Public Works Lenoir County industry leaders heard from Kinston Public Services' Steve Miller. Click To Learn More Ribbon Cutting for Greene County's New Public Works Building EDR staff joined local leaders and Greene County employees in support of the new facility, located at 2189 Firetower Road, Walstonburg, NC. See More About The Building 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! FREE Small Business Resources Webinar For Greene and Lenoir County Business Join us on February 2nd at 8:30 a.m. for a FREE Small Business Resources webinar via Microsoft Teams. This webinar is for Greene and Lenoir small business owners with less than 500 employees. Register 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 This 30K shell building is really taking shape! Currently, a parking area and storm drainage are being constructed. 30,000 SF Shell Building Info The 50K shell building is looking great! Work continues on the entrance drive, storm drainage, and parking area. 50,000 SF Shell Building Info Hwy 70 West Industrial Park - Lenoir County This pad site is shaping up, and you can now get a feel for the location of the 22,700 sf building planned for this 5.34-acre site. PAD SITE INFO New Fuel Farm Under Construction At The North Carolina Global TransPark The progress continues down on the farm, the North Carolina Global TransPark fuel farm, that is! Check Out The Fuel Farm Progress Available Commercial Space - Greene County This 15,000sf commercial building is on 3.07 acres adjacent to Hwy 258 South near the Greene-Lenoir County line, and just 9 miles from the NC Global TransPark. Contact us for more information. 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