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. 

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.

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.

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

The North Carolina Department of Commerce has released July 2022 Labor Market Data for Gaston County.

The August 2022 edition of Manufacturing In Focus highlights KNOLL America and the Apple Creek Corporate Center. 

Gaston County is excited to welcome its latest global manufacturing firm to the area, announcing today that Sibo Venture (formerly known as Project Sibo) plans to invest $10 million in a facility on a 6.2-acre site in the Gastonia Technology Park.