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Dirty Dancing Production HQ Sets Up in Hendersonville

March 17, 2016

The production team and crew for Dirty Dancing’s filming, set production, wardrobe, props and transportation will be based in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The remake will be a three-hour TV movie special, based on the 1987 classic, and will air domestically on ABC. Principal filming locations will be across western North Carolina, taking place in April ...read more

Henderson County Welcomes GF Linamar

February 22, 2016

GF Linamar LLC, a joint venture between Georg Fischer AG and Linamar Corporation, announced plans today to create 350 jobs and construct a state-of-the-art aluminum die casting operation in Henderson County, North Carolina. Drawing from both partners’ expertise, the company will produce light-weight powertrain, driveline and structural components for the automotive industry. “We are very ...read more

Wingate University Singers: March 12

February 9, 2016

Wingate University Singers presents A Concert to Benefit The Free Clinics of Hendersonville Saturday, March 12th at 7:00 pm A concert in Hendersonville by the Wingate University Singers and Chamber Choir will benefit The Free Clinics of Hendersonville. The vocal ensemble will perform: Saturday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Immaculate Conception Church 208 7th Avenue ...read more

Amazing Students and Made in Henderson County

November 6, 2015

North Henderson High School’s tour of SMARTRAC on October 1, 2015 was like any other Made in Henderson County tour; students saw different aspects of the operation, and learned about diverse career opportunities.  The students also learned how Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is being used in retail applications, and how it might be leveraged ...read more

Students Matched with Manufacturers for Made in Henderson County

October 1, 2015

Over 540 Henderson County Public Schools middle and high students will tour 15 different manufacturing operations today across Henderson County, in observance of National Manufacturing Week and Manufacturing Week in North Carolina. Students involved in Project Lead the Way and Career Technical Education courses were able to take part. The primary purpose of the tours ...read more

2014-15 Annual Report

September 3, 2015

The Partnership’s 2014-15 Annual Report has been released.  The report highlights stories and accomplishments from throughout the year, while sharing historical context to give recent events more depth.  The Retrospective filter reinforces the Partnership’s legacy of taking action to secure promising outcomes. The centerfold spread graphically highlights the history, impact and leadership of the organization. ...read more

HCPED Annual Event: September 17

July 16, 2015

HCPED members and Henderson County manufacturers are invited to join the Partnership for our annual celebration of industry. Our Annual Event will take place on Thursday, September 17th at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. The evening will begin at 5:00 pm with a networking reception. This year’s program will provide a reflection on the Partnership’s legacy ...read more

Earth Fare Home Office Expands in New Fletcher Location

June 30, 2015

Fletcher, NC – Earth Fare, the most authentic organic and natural healthy grocery store, announces the relocation of their home office headquarters to a newly renovated, state-of-the art facility on Continuum Drive in the Fletcher Commerce Park. The company has been a proud member of the Fletcher community since 2007, and recently moved their office ...read more

Students Explore Career Opportunities at Henderson County Manufacturers

April 20, 2015

In observance of NC Advanced Manufacturing and STEM Careers Awareness Week, Henderson County Public Schools and the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development are partnering to introduce students to the successful manufacturing careers available in their own backyards. As part of HCPED’s ‘Made in Henderson County’ initiative, 411 middle and high school students and educators ...read more

Bold Rock Hard Cider finalizes their plans to move into Henderson County

March 19, 2015

NELLYSFORD, VA (PRWEB) March 18, 2015 Bold Rock Hard Cider has announced plans to begin producing its award-winning craft cider at a new facility in Mills River, N.C., near Asheville, this spring. This marks a significant move in the expansion of the growing regional craft cidery that has steadily increased East Coast distribution and is ...read more