Case Farms Supports Community House
April 23, 2015
Case Farms shows their support of the community by donating $20,000 towards renovations of the Morganton Community House!...
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Carolinas HealthCare Named to Best Hospital List
April 23, 2015
Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge has been named a Best Hospital in North Carolina by Business North Carolina in recognition of its exemplary performance in multiple measures. Click here to read more....
Read More2015 Burke County Job Fair Scheduled
April 21, 2015
For Immediate Release 2015 Mission Transition Job Fair Scheduled for June 25 BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (April 21, 2015) – Burke Development, Inc., in partnership with various local agencies, has scheduled the 2015 Mission Transition Job Fair for Thursday, June 25, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Foothills...
Read MoreHot Spot for Textile Production
April 16, 2015
Western North Carolina - specifically Burke County - has been highlighted by Textile Insight Magazine as a Hot Spot for textile production. The article focuses on 10 textile hubs that are making themselves more attractive for textile manufacturing, whether starting from scratch or through revitalization. Check...
Read MoreBDI Staff Meets Chris Chung, CEO of EDPNC
April 7, 2015
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (April 7, 2015) - Staff from Burke Development had the opportunity Tuesday to meet Chris Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Chung presented to representatives from all 23 western North Carolina counties as part of an EDAC (Economic...
Read MorePEDS Brings 200 Jobs to Burke
March 12, 2015
Click here for local coverage of the ribbon cutting from local media outlet Morganton News Herald. Click here to see news coverage from WBTV from the PEDS Legware ribbon cutting. Click here to read an article from the Governor's office. Click here to learn more about PEDS. Click here...
Read MoreBDI Hires New President and CEO
February 5, 2015
For Immediate Release Burke Development, Inc. Hires New President and CEO Alan Wood to Join Organization March 9 BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (February 5, 2015) – Bryan Steen, Chairman of Burke Development, Inc. (BDI) announces the hiring of Alan D. Wood, CEcD, as President and CEO of the organization....
Read MoreBMEC Visits Siemens to Learn About Apprenticeship Program
February 3, 2015
For Immediate Release Burke Manufacturers Executive Council Visits Siemens Companies Learn About Apprenticeship Program BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (February 3, 2015) – Burke Manufacturers Executive Council (BMEC) recently visited the Siemens manufacturing facility in Charlotte to learn about their apprenticeship program. Several companies from the group are working to...
Read MoreBDI Connection: December 2014
December 12, 2014
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Read MoreChaddock Presents Table to Governor
December 10, 2014
Burke County furniture company Chaddock presented a library table to North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory - who commented on the beautiful craftsmanship of the piece. Read more...
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