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Economic Stewardship in Henderson County

It is the mission of The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, Inc. to guide business development and increase the quality of life for Henderson County residents. Learn more!

MIHC Receives Grant for Workforce Development

March 5, 2026

Made in Henderson County (MIHC) celebrates the recent award of a $4,000 grant from the Work with Heart Giving Circle. MIHC is the workforce development arm of the Partnership that works to connect local industry with Henderson County Public Schools and job seekers to showcase careers in manufacturing. “We are grateful to Work with Heart for ...read more

AVL Receives Funding to Spur On Economic Development

February 25, 2026

Development of Ferncliff Park as a premier aerospace manufacturing destination moved one step closer with the recent award of $2.5 million to the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). On Friday, February 20, Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) presented AVL with $2.5 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation / Federal Aviation Administration Grants-in-Aid for Airports program. The ...read more

Partnership CEO Named Top Economic Developer in North America

November 18, 2025

Brittany Brady, President and CEO of the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, has been recognized as a 2025 North America’s Top 50 Economic Developer. This annual recognition honors outstanding economic development professionals who are nominated by their peers in both the economic development and site consulting industries. Nominees are selected for their exemplary leadership, ...read more

HCPED focuses on retention of existing industry, recruitment of new industry, protection of industrial land and workforce development in Henderson County, North Carolina.

Henderson County is situated south of Asheville, NC and north of Greenville, SC. The county has a strong industrial base, thriving in plastics & metals, automotive components, outdoor recreation as well as a balanced tourism, healthcare, and agricultural community. HCPED has a solid project management team to assist manufacturers with their growth and entry into the community. Our team assists with site and building development, workforce recruitment and overall community connections.

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