Don't miss out on this year's events during Manufacturing Week!

The Charlotte Region continues to be a hub of attraction, mirroring or outpacing the growth trends of some of the most dynamic regions in the United States. A Charlotte Regional Business Alliance® analysis of recent data indicates a significant influx of new residents, including those with higher educational backgrounds, from various parts of the country and beyond.

Only one month until the EDC's week long celebration of Gaston County Manufacturing Week!

Gastonia will join an emerging trend in suburban public transportation today. Gone will be the mostly empty city buses running on six fixed routes, replaced by a fleet of 14 minivans that will operate like private ridesharing services.

Heyco breaks ground in the Apple Creek Corporate Center of Gaston County (June 13th)

J&L Machine and Fabrication, a fabrication and machining provider, will create 33 new jobs in Gaston County, Governor Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $2.1 million to expand its production capacity in the Town of Stanley.

IEDC celebrates #EconDevWeek each year to highlight the programs, best practices and exceptional individuals that positively impact life in their communities. In just a few years #EconDevWeek has become one of the most widely recognized events of its kind, validating the often unheralded work of the profession and generating hours of media coverage and millions of social media impressions for participants.

HEYCO-Werk USA Inc., a plastics molder for the automotive industry, will create 34 new jobs in Gaston County, Governor Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $12.75 million to build a new manufacturing facility in the Apple Creek Corporate Center of Gaston County.