What’s New in Business at BRCC
On Wednesday October 1, 2014 from 8:30am-12:15pm SCORE, Sam’s Club, Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center and the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will provide small business owners with new tools to help their business thrive and grow. The seminars will be led by SCORE volunteers, SBC staff and business professionals whose mission is ...read more
Country Malt Group relocates SE operations to Fletcher
The Country Malt Group announced today that it will be moving its Southeastern US base of operations from Hickory, North Carolina to Fletcher, North Carolina, just outside of Asheville. “Our brewery customers in North Carolina and the surrounding states have experienced tremendous growth over the last three years since we set up our Hickory distribution ...read more
Kyocera Precision Tools, Inc. Announces Hendersonville Headquarters
On July 16, 2014 Kyocera celebrated the creation of a new, wholly-owned subsidiary, Kyocera Precision Tools, Incorporated (KPTI). The creation of the new company follows a consolidation of Kyocera’s North American cutting tool operations in the indexable, micro-tool, and printed circuit board (PCB) cutting tool markets. The recently formed company will be headquartered in Hendersonville, ...read more
2014 Industrial Executives Forum
The 2014 Industrial Executives Forum will take place on Tuesday, April 29th at Blue Ridge Community College’s Technology Education & Development Center. The full agenda and details for the forum are below. If you would like to attend, and have not already responded, please RSVP now to [email protected] or (828) 692-6373. Networking Breakfast: 8:00 – ...read more
Made in Henderson County Video
We have worked with our friends in local industry and the Henderson County Public Schools to produce a short video that highlights some of the misconceptions and realities of today’s manufacturing career opportunities and work environment. Eighteen middle school students enrolled in Career Technical Education courses were interviewed about their perception of manufacturing as a ...read more
Industrial Executives Forum April 29th
The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development invites members and manufacturers to the 2014 Industrial Executives Forum scheduled for Tuesday, April 29th at Blue Ridge Community College’s Technology Education and Development Center. Registration and networking will begin at 8:00 am. This year’s forum will include a presentation from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division ...read more
Elkamet Announces Growth & New Jobs
East Flat Rock, NC – Germany-based Elkamet, announced plans for an expansion which would allow for the addition of a new plastics-related product to support existing and new business in the automotive sector. The $2,350,000 plus investment in machinery and equipment will begin this fall, with production slated to begin in early 2015. The new ...read more
BorgWarner Builds Connection with Henderson County Public Schools
On Friday, February 21, 2014 in partnership with Made in Henderson County, educators from Henderson County Public Schools participated in a lunch and tour of BorgWarner Thermal Systems’ 170,000 square foot manufacturing facility. BorgWarner has been located in Fletcher, NC since 1999, growing to 275 full-time employees. The thermal division is responsible for developing and ...read more
Prospering in 2014
Prospering in 2014 Enhance business development skills for higher revenue. Connect to more potential customers. WNC conference assists local businesses and non-profit organizations position themselves for growth in 2014. Wednesday, March 5th Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC 8:30-8:45 am Welcome in Gala Room 8:45-9:45 am How to Build the Foundations of a Good ...read more
Vocational Solutions Printing Services Ribbon Cutting
Vocational Solutions Printing Services Ribbon Cutting Join Vocational Solutions on Thursday, January 30th at 5:00 for a ribbon cutting for their new printing services. Vocational Solutions of Henderson County is dedicated to providing career and life skills training to adults with disabilities or other vocational barriers, in a safe, caring environment. The organization offers programs ...read more