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
Henderson County’s Educational Footprint Continues to Grow
Henderson County is very fortunate to have such a broad range of higher education options in the form of Blue Ridge Community College and the addition in 2011 of Wingate University’s Hendersonville Campus and its graduate program offerings. Both institutions continue to exemplify education as a key economic development driver for the region. Wingate University’s ...read more
HCPED Launches Collaborative Effort to Connect Students with Manufacturing Careers
On Monday, June 10, 2013, leaders of Henderson County industry and the Henderson County Public Schools participated in the first of a series of luncheons designed to enhance the connection between industrial employers and the school system. The kickoff event was held at Clement Pappas, located in the Mountain Home Industrial Park. 25 middle and high ...read more
Wingate University MBA Information Session
Location: Wingate University – Hendersonville (220 5th Avenue East) Date: Thursday, June 20th Time: 6:30 pm Enroll: there is still time to apply and enroll for Fall RSVP: not required Contact Information: Mark Bryant (704) 846-1404 [email protected] www.wingate.edu/hendersonville/mba ...read more
Henderson County Job Fair June 6th
The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Blue Ridge Community College, the NC Department of Commerce Division of Employment Security, and the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board to present Job Fair 2013 at the BRCC Conference Hall from 1 pm – 5 pm on Thursday, June 6, 2013. The Job Fair will bring a wide range of employers ...read more
Western Carolina University: Call for Industry Partners
Each year, the Department of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University launches a two semester Capstone Project course for undergraduate seniors. Capstone Projects allow students to integrate engineering training and project management skills. This course is multi-disciplinary – mixing students from all three of the University’s programs (electrical engineering, computer engineering and engineering technology). ...read more
Local Manufacturers Partner with Vocational Solutions
Vocational Solutions of Henderson County is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing career and life skills training to adults with disabilities or other vocational barriers in a supportive environment. They pursue this goal by partnering with local businesses in the community to provide a host of outsourcing services. The work generated by local firms provides ...read more