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Business View Magazine Feature on Gaston County

Business View Magazine Feature on Gaston County
Published Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Be sure to check out the Gaston County highlight in January edition of Business View Magazine. 

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North Carolina Officials Applaud the Start of $35 Million Project by WinnDevelopment to Transform a Historic Mill into Affordable Apartments

North Carolina Officials Applaud the Start of $35 Million Project by WinnDevelopment to Transform a Historic Mill into Affordable Apartments
Published Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Adaptive Reuse Effort Will Create 139 Units in Mill Built by Founder of Bessemer City, NC

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Charlotte Region’s strong employment growth outpacing the nation

Charlotte Region’s strong employment growth outpacing the nation
Published Friday, February 3, 2023

The Charlotte Region continues to see strong employment numbers across the board. As of December 2022, the Charlotte Region saw year-over-year employment growth of 4.6%. That growth outpaces North Carolina (4.0%), South Carolina (3.3%), and the United States (2.9%).

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North Carolina named 2022 State of the Year

North Carolina named 2022 State of the Year
Published Thursday, January 5, 2023

North Carolina has been named Business Facilities’ 2022 State of the Year, marking the second time the state is recognized for this top honor from the publication. The Tar Heel State was recognized previously by Business Facilities as its 2020 State of the Year

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Newell Brands announces $135M investment at Gateway 85 in Gaston County

Newell Brands announces $135M investment at Gateway 85 in Gaston County
Published Thursday, November 10, 2022

Newell Brands has signed a lease at Gateway 85 Business Park in Gaston County. Newell will occupy 1.5 million square feet for warehouse and product distribution for several of the company’s businesses including brands like Rubbermaid®, Mr. Coffee®, Oster®, Calphalon® and Sunbeam®. The company, along with NorthPoint Development, is making a total investment of $135 million.

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North and South Carolina Ranked Best States for Manufacturing

North and South Carolina Ranked Best States for Manufacturing
Published Thursday, November 3, 2022
Best States for Manufacturing in 2022 by Josh Bays, Site Selection Group Site Selection Group, a full-service location advisory, economic incentives and real estate services firm, helps manufacturing companies find the optimal location by employing an objective top-down approach to site selection. This top-down select process requires the application of Learn More

Charlotte Business Journal Reveals Power 100: Key Leaders Who Are Driving the Charlotte Area's Growth

Charlotte Business Journal Reveals Power 100: Key Leaders Who Are Driving the Charlotte Area's Growth
Published Friday, September 30, 2022

CBJ's Power 100 highlights the leaders who are driving the Charlotte area's growth into its next stage.   Gaston County EDC's Executive Director, Donny Hicks, makes the Power 100 list.

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Gaston County Manufacturing Week

Gaston County Manufacturing Week
Published Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The 2022 Gaston County Manufacturing Week Schedule has been released!  Don't miss out on our week-long schedule of events.

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