Henderson County Attracts $55M Investment by Multinational Beverage Producer
Henderson County, NC – Lassonde Industries Inc., a leading producer of fruit juices and drinks has confirmed the expansion of its Mountain Home Industrial Park location. The $55M project includes the construction of a new facility as well as the addition of a new production line. The company currently employs 135 individuals and expects to ...read more
The Partnership Launches New Marketing Campaign
Henderson County, NC – Since 2020, businesses across the nation have felt the effects of the recent decline in labor force participation. While the US labor force participation rate has been declining for more than two decades, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the decrease. Though there has been a slight recovery since, workforce issues remain a top ...read more
Partnership celebrates 10 years of Made in Henderson County on National Manufacturing Day
Friday, October 7, 2022 Henderson County, NC – In honor of National Manufacturing Day, Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED), Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS), and three existing industries in Henderson County (Kimberly Clark, Linamar Light Metals, and Meritor) hosted industry tours for 25 high school juniors and seniors. National Manufacturing Day is held ...read more
Blue Ridge Commerce Center Groundbreaking
Thursday, October 6th, 2022 Henderson County, N.C. – As the need for pad-ready industrial sites continues to rise, today Henderson County celebrated the official groundbreaking for the new Blue Ridge Commerce Center. The 65-acre industrial park is an $80 million project that includes 4 buildings and over 630,000 square feet of Class A industrial development. ...read more
Elkamet Announces Fourth Expansion in Henderson County
Henderson County, NC –Elkamet has announced plans for another expansion of its Henderson County facility. Located in East Flat Rock at the previous site of the Henderson County Fairgrounds, Elkamet is now expanding for its fourth time since arriving in 2006. This expansion will further strengthen Henderson County as the home of Elkamet’s US Headquarters. ...read more
Emtelle’s First U.S. Manufacturing Facility to be Located in Fletcher, NC
Fletcher, NC – Record demand from North American customers means a local expansion for Scottish company, Emtelle. In operation since 1980, Emtelle is a global manufacturer of pre-connectorized, blown fiber cable and employs more than 700 people across its seven worldwide manufacturing facilities. The company has announced an expansion of its operations into the Town ...read more
Cummins-Meritor Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary with $41 Million Expansion and 40 Added Jobs
Henderson County, NC – Cummins-Meritor, a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, announced plans to further invest in its Henderson County location. Since opening its doors in 1982, Meritor established itself as an integral part of the local economy by providing high-quality, high-paying careers to Henderson ...read more
The Partnership Celebrates the Legacy of Manufacturing in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, NC – For over a century, manufacturing has served as the backbone of our local economy, providing high-quality jobs for citizens and millions of dollars in taxable investment. Today, more than 130 local industrial companies employ 12% of the county’s workforce and accounts for around 30% of the county’s tax revenue. In other ...read more
4 Digital Tools to The Partnership’s Success in FY 2022-2023
There is no debate that technology has changed the landscape of economic development. Year after year, economic development organizations across the nation have adapted their approach to meet businesses where they are. The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development continues to stay ahead of its competition by embracing this change and this new fiscal year ...read more
North Carolina Comes Out on Top in 2022
Henderson County, NC – This month brought exciting news for the business community in North Carolina, with the state being highlighted for its success in two national publications. First up, CNBC released its 2022 list of America’s Top States for Business, with North Carolina coming in first place. CNBC used a scoring system based on ...read more