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
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
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
Mechatronics Exploratory Workshops Scheduled
Blue Ridge Community College will begin offering courses in Mechatronics starting this fall. The program will advance efforts to open career opportunities for students while connecting skilled graduates with local advanced manufacturing employers. Mechatronics is a dynamic field that changes daily with rapid improvements in technology and computer systems. The program will involve working with ...read more
Industrial Executives Forum: April 19, 2012
Henderson County Industrial Representatives and Members of the Partnership are invited to attend the 2012 Industrial Executives Forum scheduled for Thursday, April 19th at Blue Ridge Community College’s Technology, Education and Development Center from 8:30-11:30 am. The forum is offered at no cost to industry and members thanks to sponsorship support provided by Find Great ...read more
SMARTRAC and UPM Join Forces, Create 22 New Positions
Fletcher, NC – UPM RFID, part of UPM’s Engineered Materials business group, has announced the sale of its RFID business to SMARTRAC N.V. SMARTRAC is a leading developer of high-quality RFID inlays for electronic passports and contactless credit cards, as well as RFID transponders. While the transaction is still subject to certain customary conditions, including ...read more
Automotive Industry: A Driving Force
The Lockwood Greene Master Economic Development Plan for Henderson County was completed in 2002, providing guidance to the organization and a plan for public and private partners. As previously reported, the plan included a labor study, marketing plan, target industry analysis and competitive assessment. The target market analysis identified business sectors likely to flourish in our ...read more