As the Wayne County Development Alliance (WCDA), we wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of local entrepreneurs to drive economic development within our community. We recognize that fostering the growth of homegrown businesses is essential for creating a thriving business...

Economic development leaders from across the state converged in Wilmington last week to attend the NCEDA Annual Conference. Presentations on the current state of NC’s economic health, sharing of best practices, and discussions on future plans for economic success. EDR’s...

50,000 sf and 30,000 sf Today a groundbreaking was held for the ParkEast Lot 23 Shell Buildings in Goldsboro, NC. The event was attended by representatives from Wayne County, North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, Jackson Builders Inc. Wayne...

The 2023 Wings Over Wayne Air Show was a blast! The U.S. Navy Blue Angels performance was breathtaking! For those of you who joined us at the EDR-WCDA tent, there was food, fellowship, networking, and fun watching the action. We are proud Seymour Johnson Air...

Great news for Wayne County, Governor Cooper announced today that Select Genetics, a turkey breeder, will create 26 jobs and invest $58 million to build a new turkey egg hatchery and establish turkey farms in Goldsboro, NC. Select Genetics has...

MOUNT OLIVE – Julie Graham of Goldsboro, NC has been elected President of the University of Mount Olive (UMO) Alumni Association Board. Her official duties will begin on January 1, 2023.  Julie graduated from UMO in 2010 with a bachelor’s...

WCDA hosted its Industry Appreciation Reception last night at Walnut Creek Country Club. This event recognizes Wayne County industries for their years of service and their continued efforts in economic growth in Wayne County. During the Industry Appreciation Reception, Michael...

Governor Roy Cooper announced on October 20th that SunTree Snack Foods, a new Wayne County industry, received a $300,000 grant to support the reuse of a 72,000-square-foot building in Goldsboro, NC. SunTree Snack Foods announced in September the facility’s opening,...

WCDA Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament October 19th – 11:30 am Lunch and Registration Walnut Creek Country Club As part of Wayne County’s Industry Appreciation Month, WCDA hosted our Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament yesterday at the Walnut Creek Country Club. The...

Today a groundbreaking was held for the Goldsboro Business Campus in Goldsboro, NC. The event was attended by representatives from the City of Goldsboro, Wayne County, Wayne County Development Alliance, its board members, investors, and local industry leaders. The business...