In October Burke County, along with Alexander, Caldwell and Catawba counties are involved in the launch of a new website that allows North Carolina manufacturers to market their products and capabilities. Learn more now? Manufactured in NC is supported by the NC State Industrial Extension Service...
Read MoreVolume 2 Issue 10 October, 2011 In This Issue President's Corner NC Ranks Seventh in Top States for Business Survey Manufacturers - Is Your Company Visible? Burke Business Loan Program Going Strong Job Club - Learn Networking and Interview Skills Gerresheimer Glass Named 'Best Plant' President's Corner Hello and thanks for checking in with BDI...
Read MoreGerresheimer Glass Morganton Plant was recently given the "Best Plant" award by the corporation, naming it the top performing plant out of 45 facilities worldwide. The plant opened in Morganton in 1990 as Kimble Glass and later became part of Gerresheimer Glass, headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany....
Read MoreDid you know that 80% of available jobs are never advertised? The Department of Labor also reports that over 50% of employees find their jobs through networking. To provide networking and employment leads, Burke County's ESC, BDI and the First Baptist Church of Morganton have teamed...
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