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My Advice to Recent Graduates 5-23-17

May 23, 2017

Last Friday, I had the distinct honor of delivering the commencement address at Mitchell Community College, a two-year community college based in downtown Statesville (Iredell County).  Mitchell has been making a difference in our region for 150 years preparing students for careers ranging from
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New President & CEO for RowanWORKS 4-25-17

April 25, 2017

RowanWorks named an economic development superstar from Ohio, Rod Crider, as its new President and CEO this week, which means we have a new member of the CharlotteUSA team as of June 5.  (Rowan is strategically located in central North Carolina and the rapidly growing Southeast region, with

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York County Growing On All Fronts 4-11-17

April 11, 2017

By David Swenson, Director, York County Economic Development

With last week’s official launch of our new website, that will help promote York County as the premier location to do business in the Southeast, it seems like the perfect time for a York County growth update.

Brand Growth

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Tackling Charlotte’s Economic Mobility Challenge – One P.I.E.C.E. at a Time 3-21-17

March 21, 2017

By Kevin Dick, Economic Development Director
City of Charlotte
 
When I started working for the City of Charlotte in May 2016, I immediately became excited about the opportunity to connect my economic and talent development experiences by working in both areas simultaneously.  The
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Charlotte USA: An Advanced and Diverse Manufacturing Hub 3-7-17

March 07, 2017

Manufacturing continues to make headlines around the region.  Year to date, there have been six announcements, totaling 1032 direct new jobs and $850 million in new capital investment.  From energy storage and fiber optics to paper and additives, Charlotte USA has indeed become an advanced and

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What Harry Jones Meant to Me and The Partnership 2-21-17

February 21, 2017

Harry Jones, trusted mentor and friend

My dear friend, former Mecklenburg County Manager Harry Jones, was laid to rest yesterday.  Since he passed away last week, I have been thinking about how much he added to my life, both personally and professionally.

Harry was one of the first people

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Seeking thoughts and ideas about how to improve the regional economy 2-8-17

February 08, 2017

 

By Michael L. Manis, CEcD
Director, Community and Economic Development
Centralina Council of Governments
 
 
The Centralina Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is beginning work on a required update to our region's existing Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy "CEDS",
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Think Regionally, Act Locally 1-24-17

January 24, 2017

Apple Inc. - Maiden, NC

 
Catawba County brands itself as “Charlotte’s Great Northwest” in much of our positioning.  The County has been very successful in developing a balance of new and traditional industry sectors, regional reach and access to the best of North Carolina’s outdoors.
 
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Around the Region 1-10-17

January 10, 2017

Members of Charlotte Regional Partnership and Avalanche Consulting

 

Happy New Year!  Welcome to The Charlotte Regional Partnership’s new blog, Around The Region, a bi-weekly thought leadership forum featuring different voices throughout the 16-county, 2 state, Charlotte USA footprint.  In
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GKN Driveline to Expand Again in Maiden, NC

December 20, 2016

 

December 20, 2016

 

For Immediate Release

 

For more information contact:                                                            

Julie Pruett, Director of Business Recruitment

Catawba County Economic Development Corporation

828-267-1564

 

GKN Driveline to Expand

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