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Eight Years of Impact: How Iredell EDC Helped Transform Economic Development in Iredell CountyIredell Economic Development Corporation
When the Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) was established in 2018, it marked a pivotal moment in the history of economic development in Iredell County, North Carolina....
A Sense of PlaceTown of Tarboro, North Carolina
“Tarboro is small enough where everyone knows who you are but big enough for varied daily activities,” says Town of Tarboro Mayor, Tate Mayo. “We have a rich history that dates back to 1760 that...
Small-Town Charm, Big-City AccessVance County, North Carolina
As Economic Development Director of the Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission, Ferdinand Rouse (CEcD) is happy to share the many assets found in this charming North Carolina county....
Small and Mighty: Turning Geography into Growth for Western North Carolina ManufacturersHenderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED)
For more than three decades, the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED) has worked to bring quality jobs and strong capital investment to a corner of western North Carolina...
Limitless PotentialCity of Gastonia, North Carolina
“I love my community, I love what I do, and most of all, in my position, I’m able to impact and grow my community, which is the most rewarding and best job you could have,” says Kristy Ratchford...
Connected Through Community: Bringing Business, People, and Training TogetherJackson County, North Carolina
There is plenty to discover in Jackson County, North Carolina. Located near the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, the county is conveniently accessible from several highways and situated within...
Built to GrowRandolph County, North Carolina
In the heart of North Carolina, Randolph County has spent decades building a reputation as a manufacturing stronghold and today, under the guidance of the Randolph County Economic Development...
Where Business Location Becomes Business PartnershipCity of Monroe, North Carolina
For companies considering their next investment, location is about more than finding the right building or piece of property: it’s about finding a community with the infrastructure to support the...
A Hidden Southern Gem Seeks to Lure Businesses, Retirees, and VisitorsStanly County, North Carolina
Stanly County, North Carolina is a booming region that is eager to attract new companies, residents, and retirees. Situated in the south-central part of the state, the county features a growing...
Manufacturing Momentum: Two Entities, One MissionPerson County, North Carolina
Tucked between the Research Triangle and the Virginia state line, Person County, North Carolina has spent the past several years quietly reshaping its economic profile. A county once known primarily...
Built Here. Built for What’s Next.Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
From aircraft and advanced technology to furniture and pharmaceuticals, Greensboro and High Point are drawing new investment to one of North Carolina’s established manufacturing regions. In...
Strategizing for the FutureEconomic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County, North Carolina
Founded in 1994 by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC) was established to stimulate private sector investment, economic...
Colonial Heritage, Modern MissionEdenton Chowan Partnership
When it was founded in 1722, Edenton became a bustling hub for trade, culture, and politics. Today, over 300 years later, this charming North Carolina city remains a focal point for historic...
A Rural Community With Big Dreams and Even Greater PotentialChesterfield County, South Carolina
In Chesterfield County, South Carolina, relationships are the foundation of the region’s economic and social strength. Leading the way, building the bridges, and facilitating momentum on behalf of...
Developing OpportunitiesDevelopment Corporation of Anderson County, South Carolina
Located in the northwest region of the state and part of what is known as the Upstate of South Carolina, Anderson County is tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and ideally...
Making Investments for a Life Well LivedMarion County, South Carolina
Located on the coastal plain between Myrtle Beach and Florence, South Carolina, Marion County is poised to take full advantage of being situated in one of the fastest-growing regions of one of the...
This Small Community Has Big Development PlansChester County, South Carolina
Chester County, South Carolina draws businesses, residents, and tourists alike, in the form of low taxes, pleasant weather, and a distinctive heritage. Located in the north-central part of the...
Create, Grow, Thrive: Building Businesses in Dillon CountyDillon County Public-Private Partnership
South Carolina’s Dillon County, located a short drive from a number of state parks and recreation areas, provides opportunities to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing,...
A Reputation for Quality Products and Custom WorkIndustrial Equipment Manufacturing (IEM)
Surrey, British Columbia-based bulk material handling equipment supplier Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd (IEM) has an outstanding reputation the world over. Founded nearly 75 years ago, this...
Built for Business, Designed with IntentionDistrict of Kitimat, British Columbia
Located on the unceded territory of the Haisla Nation, the District of Kitimat, British Columbia is a region that is rich in resources and collaboration, both of which have contributed greatly to...
The Hub of British ColumbiaCity of Terrace, British Columbia
In just three years, Michael Pucci has significantly elevated the profile of the City of Terrace. This city in west-central British Columbia embodies the spirit of ‘small but mighty,’ and is fast...
Rooted in Community, Driven by ProgressWells County Economic Development
In Wells County, Indiana, humans matter. With its collective values firmly rooted in the health and well-being of its 29,800-strong population, this lovely, burgeoning region is creating its own...
Fueling SuccessHightowers Petroleum
Despite his many success stories, Steve Hightower remains modest about his business achievements. Founder and CEO of Middletown, Ohio-based Hightowers Petroleum Co., Steve is a different breed of...
Booming and Proud of ItBoone County, Indiana
In a time of needed economic growth to create sustainable futures for citizens, Boone County stands out as the prime location for an all-encompassing work, play, live environment. Boone County...
The Standards That Keep Energy FlowingAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)
API standards provide stability, confidence, and common ground across oil and natural gas operations. Warming a home on a cold morning can feel effortless, but it involves an intricate system most...
Embracing a Growth MindsetHancock County Economic Development
Hancock County, Indiana, founded in 1828 and one of many American counties named to honor American founding father John Hancock, is drawing ever closer to its 200th anniversary. The Hancock Economic...
Pigs, Polyurethane, and PurposeQuality Polly Pig Ltd.
If you have never heard of a pipeline pig, you are in good company. These unassuming devices rarely make headlines, yet they are quietly essential to the infrastructure that moves oil, gas, water,...
Raising the Standard for GeothermalGeosource Energy
Imagine a world where values and approaches align, where people and the environment are prioritized through strategic investments in energy infrastructure and technology that improve building...
One State, Many Voices: Stronger Communities through Education, Connection, and AdvocacyIndiana Economic Development Association
“At its core, IEDA is about people—bringing together professionals who are passionate about building stronger communities and giving them the tools, connectivity, and voice to make that happen,”...
Turning Ideas Into Real-World Rugged Computing SolutionsEstone Technology
In today’s manufacturing, medical, industrial, robotics, and autonomous systems markets, many companies have a product vision but not the full engineering, manufacturing, compliance, and lifecycle...
This Specialty Plastics Firm Hits the Half-Century Mark in StyleFlex Technologies
Last year, Flex Technologies of Midvale, Ohio reached the half-century mark as a thermoplastics powerhouse. This one-stop shop handles all aspects of production, from compounding to manufacturing...
Steel Roots, New HorizonsTrumbull County Planning Commission
In Trumbull County, people are known for their work ethic and common-sense approach to resilience. For Nicholas Coggins, Director of Economic Development at Trumbull County Planning Commission, the...
Small But Mighty: Driving Economic Impact in Northwest OhioWilliams County, Ohio
In the northwest corner of Ohio, where state lines converge and rural landscapes stretch between thriving communities, Williams County is quietly building a powerful case for itself as a destination...
Rich in Resources and CommunityCarroll County, Ohio
Some communities grow for growth’s sake, but the people of Carroll County, Ohio have an unusual awareness of the type of community they live in, the kind of community they want to be, and the path...
Collaborative Economic and Community DevelopmentThe Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA)
Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA) represents 10 counties—Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas—in the east portion...
Bringing it Home to OhioGROW Licking County
In recent years, the word ‘reshoring’ has been on the lips of many a business owner. Referring to the movement to bring manufacturing and services back to America from other countries, the reshoring...
Beauty Built to Last: Adapting Assets into Industrial Strength and OpportunityBuckeye Hills Regional Council
Located in Southeast Ohio, the Buckeye Hills region comprises a large geographic area—3,600 square miles—made up of eight counties: Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and...
Agriculture or Industry? How About the Best of Both WorldsGreene County, Ohio
Greene County, Ohio, is a community where there is both a strong sense of pride around the agricultural history and legacy of the region, but also where growth and development are welcomed and...
A Connected and Collaborative Approach to Medication SafetyCodonics
For more than four decades, Codonics has built its reputation on a simple but disciplined principle: technology should solve real-world problems in healthcare. Founded in 1982 by Owner, President...
Making the Machines that Run IndustryGrotnes
Over the past two years, Grotnes (pronounced ‘Grote-ness’) has launched a series of initiatives based around artificial intelligence (AI), customer service, and its product line. Headquartered in...
A Best-Kept Secret No LongerMichigan Manufacturing Technology Center
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) continues its 30-plus-year mission to provide its home state’s manufacturers with the tools and knowhow they need to succeed in today’s...
From Hand Assembly to High-Tech ManufacturingPTG Electronics
In an era when global supply chains are being reshaped and advanced manufacturing technologies are rapidly evolving, few companies embody the modern manufacturing renaissance quite like PTG...
Learning from History, Leading with InnovationAtlas Technologies
With thousands of die change installations globally, pressroom automation leader Atlas Technologies celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. Following several years of upgrades to its knowledge...
Workplace Solutions that WorkSymbiote
Symbiote is a manufacturer of specialized laboratory, technical, and healthcare furniture who, alongside its partners, seeks to elevate its clients’ spaces and the work that can be done within them....
Thoughtful, Intentional, WelcomingCity of Kalamazoo, Michigan
Located in Michigan’s southwest, the City of Kalamazoo is pursuing thoughtful, intentional growth that has positioned the community as a welcoming and attractive destination. Home to Western...
A Midwest County Proud to “Punch Above Its Weight”Mason County, Michigan
Mason County, Michigan is “a community that has a small-town feel but has much to offer that isn’t characteristic of a lot of rural communities,” states Kristi Lucas-Zimmerman, Economic Development...
On the Grow AgainCity of Warren, Michigan
The City of Warren, the third largest in Michigan and Detroit’s largest suburb, boasts not only a diversified population and tax base—with major businesses including General Motors, Chrysler, Macomb...
Delivering What Others Can’t: Inside CSM Group’s Approach to Complex ConstructionCSM Group
Like most successful organizations, Michigan-based project management specialist CSM Group has shown it can evolve and adapt to the largest of economic ebbs and flows, while remaining competitive in...
Making ConnectionsGreater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
For more than a century, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce has been a cornerstone of Prince Edward Island’s business community. Incorporated in the late 1800s, it stands as one of...


















































