For Immediate Release VanNoppen Marketing Retained as Creative Partner for Workforce Initiative BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (June 21, 2017) – VanNoppen Marketing, LLC has been retained by Burke Development, Inc. as the creative partner for Phase II of a countywide workforce initiative in Burke County. The initial focus...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Burke County Receives $300,000 EPA Grant Funding Will Help with Assessment and Cleanup of Brownfields BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (June 5, 2017) – Burke County received a $300,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assist with the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites. The...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release BDI President & CEO Alan Wood Awarded Recertification in Economic Development Designation BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (May 19, 2017) - Alan Wood, President and CEO of Burke Development Inc. (BDI), has been awarded recertification by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Mr. Wood first achieved the...
Read MoreBDI Receives Grant to Support Workforce Development Initiative For Immediate Release Burke County, N.C. (May 5, 2017)- Burke Development Inc. (BDI) has been awarded a grant from the newly created "Maximize Carolina" program. The $75,000 grant (with 15% of the amount being provided by matching funds from...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (April 18, 2017) - North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced an expansion of the Continental facility located in Morganton. The company will add a new product line that results in the creation of 160 new jobs and a $40M investment...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release BDI Publishes Workforce Campaign Report Research Gauges Perceptions of Students, Parents and Millennials Toward Job Opportunities BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (December 16, 2016) – Burke Development, Inc. (BDI) has published a report from the first phase of its workforce marketing campaign, which evaluates the perceptions citizens...
Read MoreMolded Fiber Glass will expand its current facility resulting in the creation of at least 20 new jobs. Read more...
Read MoreLeviton Completes Renovation Leviton has completed renovations to the Morganton facility in North Carolina. Improvements have been made to the cafeteria, administration area, and exterior of the building. Upgrades include open market food service, larger flexible training areas, and enhanced security. For energy efficiency; new glass,...
Read MoreIt is exciting to see this article about the western NC School of Science and Mathematics in this week's News Herald. The school will bring bright, talented students to the area and will also bring over 100 PhD level faculty to the community. What a wonderful...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Burke Development, Inc. Wins SEDC Communications Award Welcome to Burke County Video Recognized BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (August 3, 2016) – The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) gave an Award of Excellence to Burke Development, Inc. (BDI) for the organization’s Welcome to Burke County video. The...
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