The Transylvania Economic Alliance is the professional economic development organization for North Carolina’s Transylvania County, the city of Brevard, and the town of Rosman. The alliance is unusual in that it represents a collaborative effort of both private and public sector organizations. Having government and key community leaders work collaboratively on economic development has proven to be a very successful strategy for Transylvania County.
2017
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce
Life on the Edge
The Outer Banks is a string of barrier islands in North Carolina separating the Atlantic Ocean from the mainland of the United States. It has one hundred and twenty miles of uncrowded beachfront from Corolla to Ocracoke and basically one long sandbar that became a group of islands over time.
Granville County, NC
Small Town Feel, Major Manufacturing Operations, Big Ambitions
There are roughly 59,000 residents in Granville County, North Carolina in five municipalities: Oxford – which is also the county seat – Butner, Creedmoor, Stem and Stovall. The employed workforce, as of June 2016, numbered 28,672, and per capita income, in 2015, was $33,919.
York County, NE
Coming Together to Grow
The York County Development Corporation was established in 1996 and during the past twenty-one years it has been very responsive the business needs in its community. Its dedication to working as a cohesive team is expressed by its current tagline: “Coming together to grow.” It has parks, events, programs and recreational activities for every member of the community and York County is a safe and small community; it has all of the amenities of the city with the quality of life of a rural community.
City of Wahpeton, ND
Where Rivers Meet and Opportunity Awaits
Nestled along the rivers which serve as the state boundary between North Dakota and Minnesota, is Wahpeton, North Dakota. Here a population of 7,900 people enjoys a rural lifestyle with all the services of a larger center.
Waseca County, MN
Pride in its Past, Faith in its Future
Waseca County, with its population of close to 19,000 people, is comprised of the four cities of Janesville, New Richland, Waldorf, and Waseca. The county seat of Waseca has a population of approximately 9,500. The county is situated in the Southern Minnesota Lakes Region in south central Minnesota and has the U.S. highways 13 running north to south and 14 running east to west. Highway 14 intersects with Interstate 35 at the city of Owatonna, seventeen miles east of Waseca. The Interstate 35 takes commuters to the state capital of Saint Paul and its adjacent most populous city Minneapolis, about an hour from Waseca.
City of Siloam Springs, AR
Small Town, Big Vision
The City of Siloam Springs, in Benton County, Arkansas, located in the very Northwest corner of the state, has a storied history going back almost two hundred years and continues to be a thriving center for business, residents and tourists long after its founding in 1835.
City of Fort Myers, FL
Authentic Florida
The city of Fort Myers in the state of Florida is known as the “City of Palms.” It has approximately eighty thousand residents, while Lee County has approximately six hundred and sixty thousand residents. However, Fort Myers is projected to have at least two hundred thousand residents by the year 2037, making it one of the fastest growing municipalities in the United States.
City of Kissimmee, FL
A Global Destination for Everyone
Contrary to how amorous the name may appear at first, Kissimmee’s roots are firmly buried in the Native American language of the famous Seminole tribe of Florida. The exact meaning has been debated for many years, but what we do know is that the city was named after the Kissimmee River – its lifeblood and the gateway to southern Florida before the railways were established.
Building Stronger Communities through Youth Engagement
Purposeful Placemaking
There have been countless studies that prove the value and importance of community-oriented spaces for the health and vitality of a community. Purposeful placemaking has a social, cultural, economic and environmental impact on the development of individuals and neighbourhoods and can serve to spark growth.
Larsen Manufacturing
How a Small Metal Company Grew Over 80 Percent in Five Years
Larsen Manufacturing, a Chicago-based metal parts manufacturer, has achieved what is more and more difficult in today’s domestic manufacturing environment: double digit growth on a year over year basis for the last five years. So how did they do it?
National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM)
A Stronger Voice through Education and Advocacy
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) has proactively supported its members for thirty years from its headquarters in Topeka, Kansas. Its growing membership is a testament to its ability to engage, cooperate, inform and advocate.
Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation
The Preferred Choice for Nearly a Century
Not often do you find four generations working in the same corporation, but that is exactly how the Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in Danbury, Connecticut has operated since 1920. The company has come a long way since the early days and is proud to launch a number of new products this year.
Cincinnati Incorporated
Still Making Innovation History
Cincinnati Incorporated, now branded as CI, boasts a legacy of innovation, strength and performance. After more than a century of success, it shows no signs of stopping or slowing down. This is one of a handful of US-based build-to-order machine tool manufacturers.
General Plastics, Inc.
30 Years of Thermoforming Expertise
As a manufacturing process, thermoforming boasts many cost, aesthetic and performance advantages over other manufacturing processes. Thermoforming consist of heating plastic sheet to a precise temperature point where it is pliable. Then it is quickly formed into the desired part shape using vacuum or pressure forming techniques. Once the part is vacuumed down on the mold, water running through the aluminum tool is used to cool the material down to permanently set the final part geometry.
Aparium Hotel Group
Making the Walls Talk
In today’s world, hotel guests expect more than a tidy room, a comfortable bed, and a place to sleep and shower – they want experiences, and few hotels are better equipped to meet and exceed the expectations of travelers and locals alike than Aparium.
Waxy's Modern Irish Bar
A New Twist on a Classic Concept
Arguably, there are more Irish bars in North America than any other themed establishments. It is a staple of any town but particularly present in Massachusetts, where Waxy’s Modern Irish Bar is as authentic as it gets. The food, of course, includes Irish fare to go along with pub favorites, but there is so much more to Waxy’s. It is an Irish pub that strives to be a genuine representation of modern Ireland. Business in Focus spoke with Director of Marketing & Events Julie Doherty about this rapidly expanding concept.
The Matador
A Shared Passion
The Matador – a restaurant known for its Mexican cuisine and extensive tequila bar – has been offering its customers a unique experience and quality food ever since its inception. From its beautiful works of art to its décor and atmosphere, its owners have put their passion to work, and their hearts into creating this one-of-a-kind establishment.
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
A Rooftop Oasis in the Heart of the City
When Steven Greenberg set out to open 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar, the concept was simple: create a space that allowed tourists and locals alike to escape the hustle and bustle of New York City’s streets. With that in mind, he selected the rooftop of an iconic building in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, and a new standard in nightlife was born.
The Pig ‘n’ Whistle Group
Old-World Charm Meets Fresh Pub Trends
The Pig ‘n’ Whistle Group has been serving up good cheer, great food and drink and friendly service at a series of Irish-style pubs and restaurants for decades. The group operates thirteen locations in total, a dozen in Manhattan and one in Dublin. While these locations vary in décor, menus and ambiance, they aim to blend old-world Irish charm with contemporary food and drink trends.
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