For 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...
Read MoreBurke County has a tremendous opportunity for growth with the redevelopment of the historic Broughton campus. Local leaders and elected officials have spent several years laying the groundwork for a successful reuse of the campus. The Development Finance Institute, based within the UNC School of Government,...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Two Burke County Manufacturers to Grow $650,000 in Building Reuse Grants Announced for County BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (June 24, 2016) – The Governor’s Office and the North Carolina Department of Commerce have announced the award of Building Reuse grants to support the growth of two...
Read MoreThis month we want to discuss one aspect of economic development strategy that has become increasingly relevant in recent years – finding enough qualified workers to fill the jobs that are available in today’s economy. Specifically, we want to discuss the skills gap. You might...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Burke County Job Fair Set for June 21 BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (May 25, 2015) – The Foothills Recruitment Event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Conference Center at the Foothills Higher Education Center. The job fair, which typically draws...
Read MoreTerramar Sports, Trimfit Global Inc. and B.L. Intimates to Open Distribution Center For Immediate Release BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (May 6, 2016) - Terramar Sports and two related companies – Trimfit Global Inc. and B.L. Intimates – will locate a distribution center in Hildebran, North Carolina, in May...
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