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The wide-ranging conversation covered local government spending, tax policy, education, economic development, immigration, and the role of elected officials in providing oversight of the bureaucratic class.
Published: Thursday, May 28th, 2026 @ 2:43 pm By: ENC NOW
The wide-ranging conversation covered local government spending, tax policy, education, economic development, immigration, and the role of elected officials in providing oversight of the bureaucratic class.
 
Poor decision making and leadership are detrimental to the well being of Beaufort County.
Poor decision making and leadership are detrimental to the well being of Beaufort County.
 
On the heels of the largest jobs commitment in North Carolina’s history, Governor Josh Stein, Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina traveled to Paris to advocate for North Carolina with business leaders at the 55th Paris Air Show.
On the heels of the largest jobs commitment in North Carolina’s history, Governor Josh Stein, Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina traveled to Paris to advocate for North Carolina with business leaders at the 55th Paris Air Show.
 
Economic development requires educational opportunity.
Economic development requires educational opportunity.
 
The county needs better leadership in community issues from education to economic development.
The county needs better leadership in community issues from education to economic development.
 
Insights and wisdom for improving our county and county government.
Insights and wisdom for improving our county and county government.
 
Economic Development Handicapped By Zoning
Published: Monday, January 13th, 2025 @ 12:07 pm By: Dave Hudson
Economic Development Handicapped By Zoning
 
A Google search on Pirates and New York City yields numerous results, including a Seattle Times article stating that in New York in 1692, “piracy was a leading economic-development tool in the city’s competition with the ports of Boston and Philadelphia.”
A Google search on Pirates and New York City yields numerous results, including a Seattle Times article stating that in New York in 1692, “piracy was a leading economic-development tool in the city’s competition with the ports of Boston and Philadelphia.”
 
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson drew media attention Thursday morning after announcing that he would take steps as “acting governor” while N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was in Japan this week for an economic development summit.
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson drew media attention Thursday morning after announcing that he would take steps as “acting governor” while N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was in Japan this week for an economic development summit.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Wayne Community College to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and announce the launch of the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Wayne Community College to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and announce the launch of the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative.
 
RALEIGH: Last week, Governor Roy Cooper led a 35-person North Carolina delegation to Japan for the annual Southeastern United States/Japan (SEUS/Japan) Economic Development Conference in Tokyo.
RALEIGH: Last week, Governor Roy Cooper led a 35-person North Carolina delegation to Japan for the annual Southeastern United States/Japan (SEUS/Japan) Economic Development Conference in Tokyo.
 
State officials to attend SEUS/Japan Economic Development Conference and meet with Japanese officials and business leaders
State officials to attend SEUS/Japan Economic Development Conference and meet with Japanese officials and business leaders
 
The Beaufort County Economic Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC.
The Beaufort County Economic Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC.
 
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) – a federal-state partnership that promotes and encourages economic development in certain southeastern states – has announced $4,466,111 in available funding for 69 North Carolina counties to revitalize and transform communities
Published: Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 @ 2:32 pm By: ENC NOW
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) – a federal-state partnership that promotes and encourages economic development in certain southeastern states – has announced $4,466,111 in available funding for 69 North Carolina counties to revitalize and transform communities
 
Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills into law Saturday, including the controversial H.B.346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, which will allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills into law Saturday, including the controversial H.B.346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, which will allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
 
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with the Chair of the North Carolina Economic Development Association Foundation Dr. Patricia Mitchell via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
Published: Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 @ 9:16 am By: ENC NOW
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with the Chair of the North Carolina Economic Development Association Foundation Dr. Patricia Mitchell via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
 
Commerce Department provides more resources for rural economic development
Commerce Department provides more resources for rural economic development
 
For the third year in a row, North Carolina garners top honors with Site Selection magazine’s Prosperity Cup recognition for economic development.
For the third year in a row, North Carolina garners top honors with Site Selection magazine’s Prosperity Cup recognition for economic development.
 
H.B. 346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, sailed through three House committees, including Health, Insurance, and Rules, this week before passing 86-26 in the House Thursday and now heads to the Senate.
H.B. 346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, sailed through three House committees, including Health, Insurance, and Rules, this week before passing 86-26 in the House Thursday and now heads to the Senate.
 
In the era where politics has become increasingly tribalistic, we seldom see significant bi-partisan support from leadership within both parties. The Reorganization and Economic Development Act, House Bill 346, is one exception.
In the era where politics has become increasingly tribalistic, we seldom see significant bi-partisan support from leadership within both parties. The Reorganization and Economic Development Act, House Bill 346, is one exception.
 
The wife of Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia may have violated an ethics pledge she made before taking her spot heading a federal economic development board, according to Fox News.
Published: Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 @ 1:20 am By: Daily Wire
The wife of Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia may have violated an ethics pledge she made before taking her spot heading a federal economic development board, according to Fox News.
 
Senator Tillis wanted to make sure you saw (attached) the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) providing access to federal resources through EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs. Additional information on these programs is listed
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 12:04 am By: ENC NOW
Senator Tillis wanted to make sure you saw (attached) the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) providing access to federal resources through EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs. Additional information on these programs is listed
 
Gov. Cooper Proposes Historic Investments in Education, Economic Development, and Workforce Without Raising Taxes
Gov. Cooper Proposes Historic Investments in Education, Economic Development, and Workforce Without Raising Taxes
 
This week, House Majority Leader John Bell and House Minority Leader Robert Reives came together to establish and co-chair a new, bipartisan caucus within the North Carolina General Assembly, with Rep. Reives announcing the news on the House Floor on Wednesday.
Published: Monday, March 6th, 2023 @ 8:45 am By: ENC NOW
This week, House Majority Leader John Bell and House Minority Leader Robert Reives came together to establish and co-chair a new, bipartisan caucus within the North Carolina General Assembly, with Rep. Reives announcing the news on the House Floor on Wednesday.
 
North Carolina continues to make headlines for its economic development incentives
North Carolina continues to make headlines for its economic development incentives
 
East Carolina University leadership in the Miller School of Entrepreneurship and the office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement developed a student entrepreneurship program called RISE29 out of conversations started at Golden LEAF’s Community-Based Grants Initiative meetings in 2018.
Published: Sunday, January 29th, 2023 @ 9:30 pm By: ENC NOW
East Carolina University leadership in the Miller School of Entrepreneurship and the office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement developed a student entrepreneurship program called RISE29 out of conversations started at Golden LEAF’s Community-Based Grants Initiative meetings in 2018.
 
One of the most noteworthy geopolitical and economic developments in modern history has been the emergence of China as a superpower. The miraculous rise of the once-ascendent communist nation, however, could lose tremendous momentum as the strength of its manufacturing sector rapidly dissipates.
One of the most noteworthy geopolitical and economic developments in modern history has been the emergence of China as a superpower. The miraculous rise of the once-ascendent communist nation, however, could lose tremendous momentum as the strength of its manufacturing sector rapidly dissipates.
 
$19.7 million from federal American Rescue Plan awarded for rural economic development
$19.7 million from federal American Rescue Plan awarded for rural economic development
 
Order will accelerate economic development and job creation in the quickly growing zero-emission vehicle sector, expand access to cleaner and more affordable vehicles and advance the state’s climate and environmental justice goals
Order will accelerate economic development and job creation in the quickly growing zero-emission vehicle sector, expand access to cleaner and more affordable vehicles and advance the state’s climate and environmental justice goals
 
Current and former conservative officials outlined an eight-pronged plan on Wednesday to encourage economic development under a Republican Congress.
Current and former conservative officials outlined an eight-pronged plan on Wednesday to encourage economic development under a Republican Congress.
 
The Good Jobs Challenge is funded by the American Rescue Plan to develop the clean energy workforce
Economic development incentives divert taxpayer money to politically favored companies at the expense of the rest of the state
Economic development incentives divert taxpayer money to politically favored companies at the expense of the rest of the state
 
According to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), more than 1,400 short-term, occupational skill training courses are offered across the state to train, retrain, and upgrade workers for current or future job skill requirements or certifications.
According to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), more than 1,400 short-term, occupational skill training courses are offered across the state to train, retrain, and upgrade workers for current or future job skill requirements or certifications.
 
Commerce Department fund provides resources for rural economic development
Commerce Department fund provides resources for rural economic development
 
According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the state gained 24,224 new jobs through business and industry and $10.1 billion in new private investment in 2021. These announcements were new economic development records for North Carolina.
Published: Friday, May 27th, 2022 @ 1:51 pm By: Stan Deatherage
According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the state gained 24,224 new jobs through business and industry and $10.1 billion in new private investment in 2021. These announcements were new economic development records for North Carolina.
 
Missing Money Found in NCCash.com Returned to Economic Development Group
Missing Money Found in NCCash.com Returned to Economic Development Group
 
On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., N.C. House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore, Representative Keith Kidwell, local elected officials and industry leaders will break ground
On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., N.C. House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore, Representative Keith Kidwell, local elected officials and industry leaders will break ground
 
Three months after opening, the Carolina Connector (CCX) intermodal transportation facility in Edgecombe County is already helping ease national supply chain shortages and bolstering economic development prospects.
Three months after opening, the Carolina Connector (CCX) intermodal transportation facility in Edgecombe County is already helping ease national supply chain shortages and bolstering economic development prospects.
 

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