Wingate University Announces PA Masters at Hvl Campus
Wingate University is a step closer to launching its Physician Assistant Studies master’s degree program at the Hendersonville campus now that the school’s program has been approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. The university will welcome its first class in August. The deadline to apply for the program is ...read more
AVL Holds Open House for Master Plan
The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is holding a public open house on October 16, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Skyland Fire Rescue facility. The open house is an opportunity for members of the community to learn about the airport master plan study and its impact on the future development ...read more
Blue Ridge Metals Announces Expansion
Blue Ridge Metals Corporation, a fully owned subsidiary of Central Yoshida Corporation, headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, is pleased to announce the expansion of the company’s North American manufacturing facility located in Fletcher, NC. The expansion creates a positive employment impact through the addition of at least 20 new jobs to the existing base of 125 ...read more
Byers Precision Recognized for Superior Performance
Today senior leadership from the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Shaw AREVA MOX Services, a specialty design and construction firm presented Byers Precision Fabricators with an award recognizing the operation’s work in providing exemplary equipment for use at the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MOX) located at the Savannah River ...read more
Industrial Appreciation Dinner September 25th
The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development’s Industrial Appreciation Dinner is approaching. Invitees are asked to RSVP by September 18th. Following the networking dinner at 5:30 pm, our program will include testimonials from company representatives who have grown or relocated operations in Henderson County in the past year. The panel will include representatives from Elkamet, ...read more
List your business on the French Broad River online map
Thanks to a grant from the NC Trails program RiverLink will be developing an online interactive map of the French Broad River Paddle Trail. The map will serve the community providing general information about the trail, campsite locations and descriptions, outfitters and guides, lodgings opportunities, campgrounds, shuttle and other visitor services, hiking trails, greenways and ...read more
Wingate Hendersonville MBA Info Session
Wingate University is holding a MBA Information Session for the Hendersonville Campus on Wednesday, July 25th. Participants can learn more about the MBA program and the application process for the upcoming Fall semester. Details on the upcoming session and contact information are below. Location: Hilton Biltmore Park Date: Wednesday, July 25 Time: 6:30 pm Enroll: ...read more
Mechatronics Exploratory Workshops Scheduled
Blue Ridge Community College will begin offering courses in Mechatronics starting this fall. The program will advance efforts to open career opportunities for students while connecting skilled graduates with local advanced manufacturing employers. Mechatronics is a dynamic field that changes daily with rapid improvements in technology and computer systems. The program will involve working with ...read more
E3 Kicks Off in Henderson County
Three Manufacturing Operations Awarded Grants to Pursue Program The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development is proud to announce that Cane Creek Cycling Components, Clement Pappas and Manual Woodworkers & Weavers have been selected to participate in E3: Economy, Energy, and Environment. E3 is a pilot program facilitated by NC State University’s Industrial Extension Service. The initiative ...read more
Navigating Healthcare Reform
With any legislative change and reform, there come many questions and concerns for individuals and businesses. HCPED is pleased to announce that two member organizations have upcoming events to help answer questions regarding healthcare reform and implications for your business. On Tuesday, July 17th from 9:30-11:30am, join Morrow Insurance Agency at Xcel Sportsplex as David ...read more