Blue Ridge Commerce Center Groundbreaking
Thursday, October 6th, 2022 Henderson County, N.C. – As the need for pad-ready industrial sites continues to rise, today Henderson County celebrated the official groundbreaking for the new Blue Ridge Commerce Center. The 65-acre industrial park is an $80 million project that includes 4 buildings and over 630,000 square feet of Class A industrial development. ...read more
Elkamet Announces Fourth Expansion in Henderson County
Henderson County, NC –Elkamet has announced plans for another expansion of its Henderson County facility. Located in East Flat Rock at the previous site of the Henderson County Fairgrounds, Elkamet is now expanding for its fourth time since arriving in 2006. This expansion will further strengthen Henderson County as the home of Elkamet’s US Headquarters. ...read more
Emtelle’s First U.S. Manufacturing Facility to be Located in Fletcher, NC
Fletcher, NC – Record demand from North American customers means a local expansion for Scottish company, Emtelle. In operation since 1980, Emtelle is a global manufacturer of pre-connectorized, blown fiber cable and employs more than 700 people across its seven worldwide manufacturing facilities. The company has announced an expansion of its operations into the Town ...read more
Cummins-Meritor Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary with $41 Million Expansion and 40 Added Jobs
Henderson County, NC – Cummins-Meritor, a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, announced plans to further invest in its Henderson County location. Since opening its doors in 1982, Meritor established itself as an integral part of the local economy by providing high-quality, high-paying careers to Henderson ...read more
The Partnership Celebrates the Legacy of Manufacturing in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, NC – For over a century, manufacturing has served as the backbone of our local economy, providing high-quality jobs for citizens and millions of dollars in taxable investment. Today, more than 130 local industrial companies employ 12% of the county’s workforce and accounts for around 30% of the county’s tax revenue. In other ...read more
4 Digital Tools to The Partnership’s Success in FY 2022-2023
There is no debate that technology has changed the landscape of economic development. Year after year, economic development organizations across the nation have adapted their approach to meet businesses where they are. The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development continues to stay ahead of its competition by embracing this change and this new fiscal year ...read more
North Carolina Comes Out on Top in 2022
Henderson County, NC – This month brought exciting news for the business community in North Carolina, with the state being highlighted for its success in two national publications. First up, CNBC released its 2022 list of America’s Top States for Business, with North Carolina coming in first place. CNBC used a scoring system based on ...read more
Haynes Wire Leans into Sustainability Efforts
Henderson County, NC – Haynes Wire, located in Mountain Home, has installed a 1-megawatt solar fixed, ground mount array system at its facility to reduce the dependence on nonrenewable energy sources. The facility is a long-time manufacturer in Henderson County and has been providing high-quality, stable jobs to Henderson County residents for over twenty years. ...read more
HCPED Announces New Personnel
The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members: Emily Martin (left) and Blake Moyer (right). A familiar face to economic development in North Carolina, Emily Crowley Martin, will be starting as the Director of Business Development effective April 1st. In her role, Emily will be responsible ...read more
Rinehart Racing Acquires BorgWarner Fletcher Campus
Fletcher, NC – Rinehart Racing, the world leader in performance exhaust systems for Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles, announces the acquisition of a 60-acre industrial complex facility and campus from BorgWarner Thermal Systems in Fletcher, NC. Rinehart Racing’s subsidiary company, Centurion Capital Investments, LLC, purchased the property from the Michigan-based company and will consolidate its current two ...read more