For Immediate Release BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (July 27, 2018) - Work in Burke, a partnership between Burke County Public Schools and Western Piedmont Community College, now has 13 companies signed on as Partners. The Partner program asks companies to commit to taking an active and engaged role...
Read MorePosted July 2, 2018 HILDEBRAN, N.C. – DeFeet International, manufacturers of performance socks and accessories for the cycling, run and outdoor markets, announced the introduction of a new from-the-ground-up sock: The EVO®. The lightest production sock ever made by DeFeet, EVO® ushers in a new paradigm in high-performance cycling...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (July 13, 2018) – During the June Board of Directors meeting, the BDI action plan and strategies were reviewed. Feedback was given from the Board to evaluate areas of strength as well as areas needing attention as plans are developed...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Burke County, N.C. (July 06, 2018) The North Carolina Economic Development Association has elected new leaders for 2018-19, and Alan Wood, president and CEO of Burke Development Inc., will serve a three-year term on the group’s board of directors. NCEDA is the state’s...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Burke Development, Inc. Welcomes New Office Manager BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (April 4, 2018) – Alan Wood, President and CEO of Burke Development, Inc. announces the hiring of Peggy Byrd as Office Manager. Byrd brings eight years of experience in various roles related to economic...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Burke County Welcomes New Company ZRODELTA Manufacturer of Firearm Products to Locate in Rutherford College BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (January 22, 2018) – ZRODELTA will open a company headquarters in Rutherford College creating 151 jobs and investing $34M over the next five years. Ammunition and firearms...
Read MoreGreenworks Tools Announces 187 New Jobs Outdoor Power Tool Company to Invest $10M in Distribution Facility BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (December 21, 2017) – Sunrise Global Marketing LLC, manufacturers of Greenworks Tools, the leader in battery-powered outdoor power tools for DIY-consumers and landscaping professionals, will locate a distribution...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release A Caring Alternative to Expand at One North Square $230,000 Building Reuse Grant Will Support Renovations BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (December 19, 2017) – The City of Morganton has been awarded a $230,000 building reuse grant to support the renovation of One North Square. A Caring...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release VEKA to Locate in Burke County German Company Will Bring 102 New Jobs to Morganton BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (December 6, 2017) – VEKA, a global leader in the vinyl extrusion industry, will locate a new facility in Burke County. Over the next four years the...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release BDI Holds Kickoff for Thrive’22 Campaign BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (November 29, 2017) – Burke Development, Inc. held a kickoff event on November 28 at the Morganton Community House for its Thrive’22 Campaign. BDI staff and campaign leaders were happy to announce they have already...
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