Wayne County Site Chosen in Top 15
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) released the North Carolina Selectsite Readiness Program Report, which details the EDPNC’s efforts to identify 15 sites across the state best positioned to serve major advanced manufacturing projects. The report was produced...
Select Genetics Holds Groundbreaking For ParkEast Facility
Exciting developments in Wayne County as Select Genetics, a premier turkey breeding company, held a groundbreaking at their new site of its latest announced facility. In April 2023, alongside Governor Cooper, the company unveiled plans to create 26 new jobs...
High-Tech Flight Simulator is a Game Changer for UMO Flight School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2023 Contact Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations MOUNT OLIVE – Future pilots in the UMO Flight School can now take advantage of the Redbird FMS state-of-the-art flight simulator. The simulator, which includes two aircraft...
Wayne County’s Coker Feed Mill, Inc. Receives Funds From North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority
Wayne County’s Coker Feed Mill, Inc. will receive a grant for $75,000 from the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority to expand its third-generation business. Statewide, $2 million in funding was announced by Governor Cooper and is a part of 10 grants to rural communities...
Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering – Beam Dedication
Wayne County Development Alliance’s Julie Graham attended the beam ceremony for the Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (C.I.T.E.) building at Wayne Community College. This center and its state-of-the-art training will be a great asset to the community and the...
Governor Cooper Announces Southeastern Education and Economic Development Launch
North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region President Mark Pope and WCDA Wayne County Existing Industry Director Julie Graham attended this event, where much discussion was around the regional impacts of the (SEED) initiative. Wayne Community College was honored to welcome Governor Roy Cooper to...
Pathway to Success Workshop Event Attended by WCDA’s Julie Graham
Julie Graham, Wayne County Existing Industry Director, attended the Pathways to Success workshop at Wayne Community College today. The event was held in celebration of the 9th Annual National Apprenticeship Week. Several organizations came together to talk about creating and training the workforce. The...
The Passing of Joe Scott, Former WCDA Board Chairman
Upon hearing of the passing of Joseph Edward Scott, our hearts are saddened, and our prayers go out to his family. We here at WCDA reflect on this genuine community leader’s service to Wayne County, Mount Olive, and the surrounding...
Wayne County Development Alliance Announces Milestone Achievement Award Winners
Another part of the Wayne County Industry Appreciation Reception is to recognize local industries for their years of service and their continued efforts in business growth and creating a positive economic environment in Wayne County. This year’s “Milestone Achievement Award”...