It is the mission of The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, Inc. to guide business development and increase the quality of life for Henderson County residents. Learn more!
Dear rural partners, We have exciting news to share. Following the most recent pandemic recovery legislation, signed by the Governor last week, the NC Rural Center continues to support our state’s small businesses and family farms in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic through the NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program. As this pandemic persists ...read more
Henderson County, NC Monday- September 21, 2020 Henderson County’s robust manufacturing sector grew this summer as R&D Plastics and Mavidon both located to the East Flat Rock area after identifying buildings to accommodate their expanding businesses. R&D Plastics which specializes in state-of-the-art plastic injection molding, has been in business in the region for over 30 ...read more
It is really hot outside and what better way to cool off than to hit the trails in one of our numerous areas for public, outdoor recreation. Henderson County is flanked to the north by Pisgah National Forest, to the west by DuPont State Recreational Forest and to the east by the Hickory Nut Gap ...read more
Ten former students from Henderson County high schools signed contracts with four advanced manufacturing companies this afternoon, as part of the Made in Henderson County Apprenticeship Program. The Signing Day event, typically held prior to graduation at each high school, was held electronically due to COVID-19. During a spring fraught with cancellations, postponements and constant ...read more
HCPED focuses on retention of existing industry, recruitment of new industry, protection of industrial land and workforce development in Henderson County, North Carolina.
Henderson County is situated south of Asheville, NC and north of Greenville, SC.
The county has a strong industrial base, thriving in plastics & metals, automotive components, outdoor recreation as well as a balanced tourism, healthcare, and agricultural community.
HCPED has a solid project management team to assist manufacturers with their growth and entry into the community.
Our team assists with site and building development, workforce recruitment and overall community connections.
