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
ASG (AGI Shorewood) Announces $8.5M Expansion & 50 New Jobs
East Flat Rock, NC – ASG (AGI Shorewood), a global packaging company that specializes in the development of innovative solutions for the consumer products segment, announces plans to expand the company’s Henderson County, NC facility. The expansion is expected to add 50 new jobs, with average wages exceeding $40,000 per year, surpassing the county’s annual ...read more
Wingate University Hendersonville MBA students first to graduate
Just over two years ago, the first cohort of students began classes in Wingate University’s Hendersonville MBA Program in summer and fall 2011. The students completed the program in December at the conclusion of the fall 2013 semester. A celebration was held in their honor on Dec. 18. These 16 graduating students are scheduled to ...read more
Made in Henderson County Connects Schools & Blue Ridge Metals Corporation
On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Blue Ridge Metals Corporation (BRM) advanced the Made in Henderson County campaign by hosting Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and guidance counselors from North Henderson High School and Apple Valley Middle School. Factory manager, Steve Sheppard and Human Resource Supervisor, Melissa Bradley spent time with the group over lunch, ...read more
Made in Henderson County Connects Schools & Diamond Brand
On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED) and Diamond Brand Manufacturing continued the Made in Henderson County campaign by hosting Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and guidance counselors from Hendersonville Middle School, Hendersonville High School and Balfour Education Center. The group participated in a luncheon with Diamond Brand’s ...read more
Made in Henderson County Campaign Connects Students & Industry
The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED) kicked off ‘Made in Henderson County’, a coordinated effort established to enhance connectivity between manufacturing businesses and Henderson County Public Schools on National Manufacturing Day 2013. The campaign was developed in collaboration with Henderson County manufacturing employers and the school system, focused on promoting local industry, the ...read more
Wingate University School of Pharmacy Hendersonville Open House
Wingate University School of Pharmacy Hendersonville Campus Open House Monday, September 23rd, 2013 6:00-7:30 PM 220 Fifth Avenue East Hendersonville, NC 28792 Be sure to mark your calendar for Wingate University’s open house at the Hendersonville Campus, including a brief overview of the Doctor of Pharmacy program, a Q&A session with current faculty and students, ...read more
Continental Announces Product & Employment Growth
Henderson County, NC – Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. an automotive components subsidiary of Continental AG, announced their expansion plans today at their Fletcher facility. Growth of the Conti facility will include a physical expansion of the existing footprint by 88,000 sf, and the creation of 40 new jobs, in addition to the current employment base ...read more