Industrial Executives Forum: Recap and Next Steps
On April 18th the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development hosted the 2013 Industrial Executives Forum. The Forum featured two discussion panels; the first focused on Retaining Top Talent & Attracting the Future Workforce, the second concentrated on Managing a Business in Transition. Over 115 industrial representatives, HCPED members and elected officials attended the meeting. ...read more
All-States Medical Supply Hiring 50 Employees
All-States Medical Supply’s staff is more than doubling in size in the next two months to meet the demands of a recently awarded Medicare contract. Medicare just released their list of only eighteen contract suppliers who won the bids for the national mail-order program for diabetes supplies. These will be the only companies allowed to ...read more
All-States Medical Supply Hosting “Healthcare Goes Solar” On April 24th
Just in time for Earth Day, All-States Medical Supply is inviting the public to learn more about green energy by hosting a free educational event. With over 400 solar panels recently installed, All-States Medical now generates more power than they use. This is one of the only Net-Zero systems in the region and is helping ...read more
Industrial Executives Forum: Managing a Business in Transition
Many privately-owned businesses in the industrial sector will at some time be required to transition ownership. According to a business assessment published by the New York Times, the more ownership prepares, the more successful the outcome is likely to be when a company is sold. Today, business valuations are down, credit markets remain tight and ...read more
Industrial Executives Forum: Retaining Top Talent and Attracting Future Workforce
Employee retention is top of mind across industry sectors. According to Steve Racher, Plant Manager at BorgWarner, “Attracting the right people is essential to developing a great company, but implementing strategies to retain top talent is critical to staying competitive.” The new normal for employment is just under five years. At that mark, workers often ...read more
Prospering in 2013
Enhance business development skills for higher revenue. Connect to more potential customers. WNC conference assists local businesses and non-profit organizations to position themselves for growth in 2013. Tuesday, April 23rd Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC 8:30-8:45 am Welcome in Gala Room 8:45-9:45 am Brand your Company to Improve Your Bottom Line Phil Davis ...read more
Industrial Executives Forum: Future Workforce
On April 19, 2012, HCPED hosted the 5th Industrial Executives Forum at Blue Ridge Community College. The discussion centered on future workforce development needs and how the community could address workforce concerns. The Forum brought two concerns to the surface: 1) a desire to elevate the visibility of manufacturing as a viable career path and ...read more
Save the Date: 2013 Industrial Executives Forum
The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development will host the 2013 Industrial Executives Forum on Thursday, April 18th at Blue Ridge Community College’s Technology, Education and Development Center. Registration and networking will begin at 8:30 am, and the program will conclude at 11:00 am. Pete Szelwach, Chair of the Existing Industry Committee, will kickoff this ...read more
Van Winkle Law Firm to host Eat and Educate series
The Van Winkle Law Firm is hosting “Eat and Educate”, a series of employment and taxation seminars. Visit www.VWEatandEducate.com for more information. ...read more
Investors Update Lunch Recap
The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development hosted the inaugural Investors Update Lunch on Wednesday, January 23rd. The event was introduced in the fall of 2012 as a new benefit of Presidential and Patron membership investment. Over 50 investors gathered at the Hendersonville Country Club to hear from HCPED staff on “What You’re Investing In.” ...read more