Helene – Industry Resources & Updates for All
Please see below for a comprehensive list of available resources for business assistance. This list will be updated continuously as things change. 10/17/24 – Donate to the Community Foundation of Henderson County Mud & Flood fund, as well as their other hurricane relief funds, HERE. Application for these funds has not begun, more information to ...read more
Hurricane Helene
Henderson County has experienced devasting loss due to Hurricane Helene. At this time, normal HCPED operations are paused to assist with recovery efforts. All HCPED events are cancelled through at least October 7th. We will be in touch as we can be. Please know that communications are challenging. To assist: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/helene-relief ...read more
Farewell from Our Intern
As I wrap up my internship at the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, I find myself reflecting on a truly enriching experience. This opportunity has not only deepened my understanding of economic development but has also underscored the critical role that manufacturing and communication play in fostering a vibrant community. One of the most ...read more
Long Time Manufacturer Invests $7 Million and Retains 100 Jobs in Henderson County
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Henderson County, NC – Henderson County’s robust manufacturing community continues to strengthen with the recent announcement from SELEE Corporation, a division of Porvair plc. As the pioneer in metal filtration technology, SELEE has chosen to expand their production and facilities in Henderson County. The company has locations in the United States ...read more
Why Incentives Matter
Incentive policies are essential tools for driving economic growth and revitalization, especially in more rural developing regions such as Henderson County. These policies, which often include tax incentives, grants, and subsidies, are designed to attract businesses to our region. What are incentive policies and why are they so important for our community? Incentive policies are ...read more
The Partnership’s Annual Forum 2024
Over 100 members, manufacturers, and elected officials joined us on May 14th for the annual Forum. Taking the stage was Jennifer Pharr Davis. Davis, a native of Henderson County, shared how her time breaking hiking records on the Appalachian Trail can be applied to business. Davis shared that she feels fortunate that her hometown of ...read more
Spring Investors Update Event Recap
The Partnership held its regular Spring Investors Update event on April 9th at Sierra Nevada – featuring a discussion about electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and professional & technical services in our county. The Partnership offers two Investor Update Events per year for the organization’s top level investors. Crystal Morphis, Founder and CEO of Creative Economic Development Consulting traveled west ...read more
NC Department of Transportation Update
At the February Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development Board of Directors meeting, Troy Wilson, District Engineer with NC Department of Transportation gave a short update about ongoing projects in our county and overall changes at NCDOT. You can always view active projects online. Of note for our industry partners, a few key projects were mentioned: ...read more
Fletcher, NC Manufacturing Building Brings Name Brands to Property
Fletcher, North Carolina – After the successful leasing of more than two-thirds of our manufacturing building, we are thrilled to announce an exciting transformation for the remaining space at Quality Point, situated at 1 Quality Way, Fletcher, NC. The final manufacturing area has been reimagined into three distinct build-to-suit opportunities, ranging from 14,500 to 17,500 ...read more
2023 HCPED Annual Event
The 2023 Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (Partnership) Annual Event was held on Thursday, September 14th at Camp Greystone. Camp Greystone generously hosted nearly 300 people under a perfect autumn sky. The theme of the evening was Rooted, a focus on industries who have grown here, time and time again. The 2022-2023 fiscal year ...read more