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
Air Travel Information Request
Recently, the Asheville Regional Airport and representatives from the Carolina West economic development group, including the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, had the opportunity to meet with American Airlines in Dallas, TX. The group met with domestic planning management, who made a strong case for reinstatement of non-stop service from Asheville to Dallas/Fort Worth, ...read more
2013 Henderson County Tourism Conference
The Henderson County Tourism Development Authority and Blue Ridge Community College are sponsoring the 2013 Henderson County Tourism Conference. The conference is free to attend for Henderson County businesses, lunch and refreshments will be provided. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Blue Ridge Community College Conference Center Event: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Wit Tuttel, ...read more
Zentric, Inc. Headquarters Locates in Henderson County
Zentric, Inc. announced their plans today to consolidate and relocate operations of the company’s headquarters to Henderson County, NC. The company plans to create 116 new jobs and invest $7 million in real and business personal property over the next few years. The location decision marks Zentric’s emergence from a technology development company to an ...read more
HCPED Grows with Patron Members
The 2011-2012 fiscal year brought many great opportunities to the Henderson County Partnership. The publicity the organization received through project announcements encouraged many businesses in the community to take time to better understand the primary goals and functions of the Partnership. This attention led the organization, both Board and staff, to focus on membership growth. ...read more