Bryan Steen, Burke County Manager and Chairman of Burke Development, Inc., visited Norway recently to meet the new CEO of Ekornes, which has a facility located in Morganton. “We wanted to thank them for their presence in Burke County and let them know that we are...
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Read MoreThe search for a new Executive Director at Burke Development is underway and leaders look forward to meeting candidates soon. Logan Development Group, the consulting firm hired to conduct the search, has posted the position with economic development organizations and has also distributed the description to his network....
Read MoreBurke Development recently announced the expansion of Project RENEW to offer additional programs and employment opportunities. In partnership with Western Piedmont Community College, BDI has expanded the RENEW program to offer two new programs – HVAC Technician Certification and Logistics Technician Certification. The NC Manufacturing Certification...
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Read MoreThe BDI Board of Directors is taking a participatory, community approach to defining the type of candidate who will be selected as the new Executive Director of the organization. Over the past two weeks each board member was asked to fill out a needs assessment...
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Read MoreFor Immediate Release BDI Announces RENEW Class Gas Cards to help with Transportation Barriers BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (July 17, 2014) – Burke Development, Inc. will hold its next RENEW session beginning in August. For the first 25, qualified registrants the organization will offer up to $100 in gas...
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