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Video ~ Manufacturing in North Carolina ~ Ashley Furniture Investing $80 million, Creating 550 New Jobs in Davie County
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, People, Top Stories on April 24, 2012
High Point Furniture Market Showcases Major Announcement
Ashley Furniture, the world’s largest home furnishings manufacturer, has been part of the High Point Furniture market for more than 40 years. The eve of the 2012 Spring Furniture Market on Friday, April 20th was an appropriate time and place for announcing Ashley’s $80 million investment in Davie County, North Carolina creating at least 550 new furniture manufacturing and distribution jobs.
Projected ~ 3.2 Million Square Feet on 640 Acres ~ 1100 Jobs
On behalf of North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue, North Carolina Deputy Secretary of Commerce Dale Carroll opened the High Point Furniture Market by announcing Ashley Furniture’s commitment to open the Ashley Furniture Mid-Atlantic Manufacturing and Distribution Facility on 640 acres in Advance, North Carolina. Site plans unveiled at the announcement show a total of 3.22 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution facilities. At that size, the plant would eventually support 1,100 new jobs.
Video
In the video below, Dale Carroll officially announced the project and presented a state flag of North Carolina to Ashley Furniture Chairman Ron Wanek and Ashley Furniture President Todd Wanek.
Ashley Furniture Announcement Video ~ Part 1
Stay tuned for part II of our video later this week from the Ashley Furniture announcement.
Ashley Furniture to Create 550 Jobs in Davie County, North Carolina
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Top Stories on April 20, 2012
Governor Bev Perdue announced today that Ashley Furniture, a manufacturer and distributor of home furnishings, will locate a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Davie County. Ashley Furniture expects to create 550 new jobs over the next five years and invest $80 million in land, buildings, machinery and equipment. The announcement was made possible in part by a state Job Development Investment Grant and a One North Carolina Fund award.
“North Carolina continues to attract manufacturers that are drawn to our top-ranked business climate and highly-skilled workers,” said Gov. Perdue. “These companies choose North Carolina because of our past investments in education, economic development and in quality infrastructure.”
Todd R. Wanek, Ashley’s President and CEO said, “As we see Ashley’s global demand for its products increase, Ashley continues to make long-term investments in its facilities to meet consumer demand. North Carolina’s strong furniture manufacturing tradition, along with the cooperation of Governor Bev Perdue, the Department of Commerce and Davie County Development Commission, has made this project possible.”
Ashley Furniture has been in business since 1945. It began manufacturing furniture in 1970 in Arcadia, Wis. Today Ashley, who has been showcasing its products at High Point Market for close to 40 years, is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world. The company currently operates manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and California and has a distribution warehouse facility located in Brandon, Fla. Today Ashley employs 12,000 employees in the United States. All of Ashley’s manufacturing operations are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technology to maximize efficiencies to better serve our customers’ needs. Ashley is a global company doing business in 123 countries.
The total payroll for the new jobs is estimated to be $15.5 million once the project is completed.
“Ashley looked all over for a home for its new facility and realized, like more and more companies have, that North Carolina’s skilled, educated workforce is second to none,” said Rep. Julia Howard, of Mocksville.
To help facilitate this expansion, the company has been awarded a grant of up to $825,000 from the state’s One North Carolina Fund. This fund assists the state in industry recruitment and expansion deemed by the governor to be vital to a healthy and growing state economy. One North Carolina Fund grants require a local match, and this grant is contingent upon approval of local incentives.
In addition, the state Economic Investment Committee today voted to award a Job Development Investment Grant to Ashley. JDIGs are awarded only to new and expanding businesses and industrial projects whose benefits exceed the costs to the state and which would not be undertaken in North Carolina without the grant.
Under the terms of the JDIG, the company is eligible to receive a grant equal to 60 percent of the state personal income withholding taxes derived from the creation of new jobs for each of the 10 years in which the company meets annual performance targets. If Ashley Furniture meets the targets called for under the agreement and sustains them for 10 years, the JDIG could yield as much as $3.19 million in maximum benefits for the company.
Other partners who assisted with this announcement include: The N.C. Department of Commerce, N.C. Department of Transportation, N.C. Department of Revenue, N.C. Community Colleges, Davie County, Davie County Economic Development Commission Inc., N.C. Rural Economic Development Center, Golden LEAF Foundation, and Duke Energy.
For more information about Ashley Furniture, including job opportunities, visit www.ashleyfurniture.com or call the Division of Employment Security at (336) 751-3315.
For more information about commercial development and site location opportunities in Davie County, North Carolina, please contact Terry Bralley, President of the Davie County Economic Development Commission at 336 751-2714 or via email to terry.bralley@daviecounty.com.
Why Ashley Furniture Selected Davie County
The decision on where to invest in a new manufacturing plant is one of the most important decisions a company makes. Long term success for the company requires the right location, the availability of a skilled workforce, strong workforce development programs, and well developed utility, energy, communication, and transportation assets.
Location, Location, Location
Davie County’s location in central North Carolina, bisected by I-40, with I-85 and I-77 only minutes away is within a one day drive of 60% of the US market, one half of the nation’s population and one trillion dollars of industrial production. Rail freight services available through Southern and Norfolk Southern and two major airports within about an hour’s drive also make Davie County an attractive location for manufacturing.
Skilled Workforce
The commuting pattern for workers in Davie County indicates that over 12,000 people, or 70% of our workforce travels out of the county for work each day while 5,000 people travel into Davie County for work. This 37% workforce net out-migration pattern translates into the availability of an available skilled workforce in Davie County.
Workforce Development Training and the High Performance Manufacturing Association hosted by DCCC, the Community College of Davidson and Davie Counties, provides cutting edge, globally competitive workforce development solutions through campuses in Davidson and Davie Counties.
HPMA ~ Lean, Continuous Improvement and Sustainability
In addition to workforce development and training programs, DCCC also coordinates the activities of the High Performance Manufacturing Association. In cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the North Carolina State University Industrial Extension Service, HPMA helps local companies develop and maintain competitive advantages in the areas of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and sustainability.
Additional Resources
Ashley Furniture Careers
North Carolina Department of Commerce
One NC Fund
NC Rural Economic Development Center
Golden Leaf Foundation
North Carolina Named Nation’s ‘Top Business Climate’ for 5th Consecutive Year
DCCC ~ The Community College of Davidson and Davie Counties
Piedmont Triad Partnership
Davie County Economic Development
Davie County Jobs
Davie County Economic Development Commission
$80 Million New Hospital Construction Project Begins in Davie County
140 New Manufacturing Jobs Coming to Davie County
Marketing Davie County & Our Region to the World! Piedmont Triad Partnership
Davie County EDC Receives Land Donation from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Workforce Development Grants Bring Jobs, Help Spur Aerospace Industry Growth & Opportunities in Davie County
Site Selection Alert! Seneca Medical Chooses Davie County for New Distribution and Logistics Center
HondaJet Presentation in Davie County – 400 new jobs coming to North Carolina
National Flooring Distributors ~ Manufacturing Jobs Coming to Mocksville, North Carolina
47 Acre Site Adjacent to Medical Complex Offers Exceptional Visibility in High Growth Location!
Avgol Expansion Bringing 42 New Jobs to Mocksville!
Furniture Design and Manufacturing Firm Bringing Jobs to Davie County
DCCC Awarded $2.6 Million ~ Delivering High Skilled Training for High Wage Jobs
Travel and Tourism ~ Visitors to Davie County Spent $28 Million Here in 2010
Davie County Students Excel
Nature’s Pearl ~ North Carolina State Fruit the Cure to Cancer?
Global Business Leaders Visit Mocksville to Tour Ingersoll Rand Manufacturing Plant
Furniture Design & Manufacturing Firm Bringing Jobs to Davie County
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, People, Top Stories on April 18, 2012
Bill Bongaerts ~ President, Beaufurn LLC
Welcoming Beaufurn to Davie County
Beaufurn, a designer and manufacturer of high quality, innovatively designed furniture for hotels, restaurants, universities, airports, food courts, coffee shops, hospitals and commercial customers world-wide is moving its furniture manufacturing operations to Davie County, North Carolina.
Made in the U.S.A.
Bucking the trend of outsourcing manufacturing to overseas locations, Beaufurn has increased its domestic manufacturing output by 30% over the last 2 years.
Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing
Environmental sustainability and green manufacturing are also a key focus for Beaufurn and its customers. Wood used in the manufacturing process is primarily sourced domestically and is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. In addition, bio-based foams, recycled steel, environmentally friendly finishes and adhesives are also part of the Beaufurn manufacturing processes.
Beaufurn furnishings can be found in Starbucks, Marriott Hotels, Cheesecake Factory Stores, Burger Kings, Verizon Wireless stores, Universal Studios, Las Vegas Casinos and more.
Move to Davie County
Founded in 1996 and currently located in Winston-Salem, Beaufurn will be moving in to the former Jeffco Building, a 72,000 square foot building located at 5269 US Highway 158 in Bermuda Run, NC. The move is scheduled to be completed by August 1st, 2012.
The move to Davie County will provide Beaufurn with space for expansion of its manufacturing operations, access to Davie County’s experienced workforce, and a location adjacent to Interstate-40, reducing the cost of getting goods to market.
Beaufurn is Hiring
With 21 full time employees and 4 seasonal workers, Beaufurn is hiring. Beaufurn is currently looking for experienced furniture upholsterers. Please see the Davie County Jobs resource for details on how to apply for current openings (www.daviecountyblog.com/jobs).
Welcome to Davie County
Terry Bralley, President of the Davie County Economic Development Commission, said, “Please join us as we welcome Beaufurn to Davie County. I would also like to thank Ellen Moore, of Coldwell Banker, who represented the landlord in the move and Philip Stewart of Stewart Realty who represented Beaufurn. Both were instrumental in bringing these manufacturing jobs to Davie County. Thanks also to the Bermuda Run Town Board for paving the way and helping to make this project happen. Beaufurn is certainly a rising star in the commercial furniture industry and we expect to help them bring even more jobs to Davie County in the future.”
Additional Resources
Beaufurn
Davie County Jobs
Davie County Economic Development Commission
Town of Bermuda Run
Join Area Golfers, Wake Forest Baptist Health and Davie County Hospital for Healthcare Scholarship Golf Tournament
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Things To Do, Top Stories on April 16, 2012
Join in the fun and relaxation with golfers from across the Piedmont Triad as they “tee it up” at beautiful Bermuda Run Country Club for the 6th annual Davie Challenge Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 10, 2012.
This will be an enjoyable afternoon and a wonderful opportunity to join friends and co-workers who support Davie County’s healthcare services as area Golfers raise scholarship money to benefit Davie County students pursuing a healthcare career!
Tournament proceeds will be donated to a new scholarship fund established by the Davie County Hospital Foundation, a non-profit organization that recognizes a need for qualified individuals to enter a career in healthcare. Future projections demonstrate a clear disparity in the numbers entering the field and the rising demand for healthcare services.
The Foundation established the fund to award scholarships to deserving Davie County students who are currently enrolled or will be enrolling in a college or university granting a degree in a healthcare field.
Please download the tournament brochure for instructions on registering a team or an individual golfer for the tournament.
While the official registration deadline is April 30th, you may want to get your application in a little early as the tournament is close to fully subscribed.
Resources:
Tournament Brochure and Registration Form
Tournament Advertising Flyer
21st Century Learning ~ Davie County Schools Robotics Competition
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Davie County Schools, NCSTEM, Things To Do, Top Stories on April 4, 2012
Davie County STEM Education in collaboration with Wake Forest Baptist Health ~ On Friday, April 27th, from 4-7 pm, teams from all 6 Davie County elementary schools and all 3 middle schools will converge at Davie County High School for an afternoon and evening of friendly but fierce competition! Each team has been issued 10 logistics challenges with a hospital theme developed in collaboration with North Carolina Baptist Health to celebrate the building of a new hospital in the county.
Engaging Curriculum with Cutting Edge Science and Real World Relevance
Teams will program LEGO NXT robots to do such things as slide “kidney stones” off a human image in the operating room and then administer Lego “medicine” to the patient after surgery. Each challenge completed will earn the teams designated numbers of points as they compete head-to-head in a double elimination tournament. At the end of the evening, four teams, two from the elementary bracket and two from the middle school bracket, will emerge as champions and runners up. The top two of these teams will then compete for the Grand Champion trophy.
Students solve increasingly complex problems
The programming skills students develop through these sets of challenges are important and impressive. Learning the program language to make Lego NXT robots move and perform in the fashion students desire requires technical skills and the development of logical thought about the progression of logistics challenges.
At least as importantly, students develop sets of soft skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives. They learn to budget time, prioritize the importance of completing one challenge versus another, work with their peers to negotiate who completes which task and when, and to work their way through increasingly complex problems one step at a time
Davie County Schools Teaching 21st Century Skills
The Davie County Robotics Skills Challenge Series was designed in order to provide a venue for students to program NXT robots on the spot in order to complete challenges utilizing a number of key skills.
In addition to an introduction to object based programming, Davie County students are learning soft skills such as problem solving, time management, critical thinking, strategic thinking, cooperative effort and teamwork, and establishing priorities.
Join Davie County students and share the thrills as students watch something they have created come to life in a robot at this free indoor event at Davie County High School from 4-7 pm on Friday, April, 27th..
Additional Resources:
Davie County STEM Education
Davie County Schools
Unemployment Figures Released
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Featured Buildings and Sites, Top Stories on March 22, 2012
The unemployment rate increased in 95 of North Carolina’s 100 counties for January 2012 while Davie County’s unemployment rate decreased from 10.4% to 10.3%.
Over the last twelve months, unemployment rates increased in 58 counties, decreased in 35 counties and remained the same in seven counties. Davie County’s unemployment rate decreased. The state-wide unadjusted unemployment rate was 10.5 percent in January 2012.
Seasonal factors contributed to an increase in county unemployment rates across North Carolina in January. “Seasonal losses in retail as well as the leisure and hospitality sector contributed to gains in the unemployment rates,” said N.C. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Dale Carroll. “While rates were up in January, over-the-year nearly half of the state’s counties unemployment rates decreased or remained the same. Our focus continues to be our customers in assisting them in finding work through programs at our DES offices and JobLink Career Centers statewide.”
For complete details, visit the North Carolina Department of Commerce Division of Employment Security. For information on jobs in and around Davie County, North Carolina visit Davie County Jobs.
$80 Million New Hospital Construction Project Begins ~ Wake Forest Baptist Health – West Campus
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Featured Buildings and Sites, People, Top Stories on March 5, 2012
The sights and sounds of construction are beginning in Davie County, North Carolina as site preparation begins for phase one of the $80 million Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center complex on Highway 801 at Interstate 40. Phase one will consist of an outpatient center and medical office building. Approximately 200 jobs will be created by phase one, excluding construction jobs.
The complex will be named Wake Forest Baptist Health – West Campus.
Larger Than Originally Planned
The medical office building will be larger than originally planned. It will be a four story, 60,000 square foot building containing physician offices. The building was originally projected to be 35,000 square feet.
The outpatient center will be 101,000 square feet. The three-level building will contain an emergency department, outpatient surgery and diagnostic imaging.
“The increased size of the medical office building will enable us to meet more of the needs of residents of the Davie County, western Forsyth County and southern Yadkin County region,” said John McConnell, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. “The larger size is also a reflection of the interest by a broad range of physicians in having full time offices in a convenient location for patients.”
Contemporary Design Incorporates Natural Features
In describing the architecture of the buildings McConnell said, “The design is contemporary and progressive, while being open and airy with a friendly feel. The use of brick, stone and masonry reflects the architectural style on our main campus and other buildings while being compatible with the environment of eastern Davie County,” added McConnell.
“The streams on the site meander between the footprint of the medical office building and outpatient center, making it a natural garden feature for the entire development,” said Charles Auerbach, Vice President of HKS, Inc, the architect for the medical center. “The buildings are joined by a connector that contains a common entrance lobby,” said Auerbach.
HKS is working with Stimmel Associates of Winston Salem, a landscape architectural and civil engineering firm, and Leach Walllace, a consulting engineering firm in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Summit Healthcare Group of Winston Salem is developing the medical office building which is expected to be completed in the summer of 2013.
The outpatient center is a more complex structure with specialized equipment. The building is scheduled for completion late next year.
Development Will Bring High Skilled Jobs and Professionals to Davie County
“This is a special day in the history of Davie County,” said Terry Bralley, President of the Davie County Economic Development Commission. “Our citizens are being rewarded for their unwavering support and patience. Today’s announcement is a major step toward securing high-quality healthcare for our citizens, without funds from our taxpayers.”
“The plans announced today for a larger medical office building are a statement of the confidence in and commitment to every citizen of this county,” continued Bralley. “This project will be a catalyst for future residential and commercial development, bringing highly skilled jobs and professionals to our community.”
Thank You Davie County Hospital Employees
Phase two of the plan includes the development of hospital beds, scheduled to be completed in 2017. Wake forest Baptist will close Davie County Hospital in Mocksville when the hospital beds are open. Employees will be transitioned to the new hospital or elsewhere in the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Care system. “This project reflects well on the professionalism, commitment to Davie County citizens, and hard work of the employees of Davie County Hospital,” said Bralley.
River Hill Commons
Summit Healthcare Group also is developing the commercial property on the site, called River Hill Commons. Restaurants, shops, professional offices, banks and hotels have expressed interest in the development, said Joe Joseph, a partner at Summit. “Interest is across the board in the commercial sector,” he said, “and we expect more interest how that construction has begun.”
About Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is a fully integrated academic medical center located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The institution comprises the medical education and research components of Wake Forest School of Medicine, the integrated clinical structure and consumer brand Wake Forest Baptist Health, which includes North Carolina Baptist Hospital and Brenner Children’s Hospital; the commercialization of research discoveries through the Piedmont Triad Research Park, as well as a network of affiliated community-based hospitals, physician practices, out[patient services and other medical facilities. Wake Forest School of Medicine is ranked among the nation’s best medical schools and is a leading national research center in fields such as regenerative medicine, cancer, neuroscience, aging, addiction and public health services. Wake Forest Baptist’s clinical programs are consistently ranked as among the best in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
DCCC President Dr. Mary Rittling Named 2012 President of the Year
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Davie County Schools, People, Top Stories on February 29, 2012
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges has confirmed that the 2012 President of the Year for North Carolina is DCCC President Dr. Mary Rittling. DCCC is the Community College of Davidson and Davie Counties.
The President of the Year Award was established by the State Board of Community Colleges to encourage, identify, and reward outstanding leadership and commitment to the community college mission among the presidents of the 58 institutions of the North Carolina Community College System. The recipient receives a plaque and $8,000. In addition, the foundation of the recipient’s institution receives a cash prize of $2,000.
Dr. Rittling will be honored on April 19th, 2012 at the Excellence Event that is held each year in Raleigh, bringing together community college representatives, legislators, and other special guests from across the state.
Terry Bralley, President of the Davie County Economic Development Commission said, “Mary Rittling is doing an outstanding job supporting the training of our workforce. She is one of the key people helping economic development maintain and create jobs.”
Beth Parrott, Chair of the DCCC Board of Trustees said, “Dr. Rittling is quick to tell people that what she is able to accomplish for DCCC comes only because of the amazing faculty, staff, trustees, and Foundation directors who support this school and our students on a daily basis. She is also quick to remind everyone that the focus should always be our students – they are why we are here, why we have passion for our jobs, and why we are always reaching for more.”
Please join us in thanking Dr. Rittling for helping DCCC and North Carolina Community Colleges reach new levels of success!
Additional Resources
DCCC ~ The College of Davidson and Davie Counties
North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
Davie County Economic Development Commission
SuccessNC – Focus on Student Success
Previously Published Articles Featuring Dr. Rittling
Ingersoll Rand is Meeting the Workforce Development Challenges of a Global Economy in Davie County
DCCC Awarded $2.6 Million ~ Deliver High Skilled Training for High Wage Jobs!
$7.5 Million Gift Assures Continued Academic Leadership and Workforce Preparedness for Davidson and Davie Counties
140 New Manufacturing Jobs Coming to Davie County
140 New Manufacturing Jobs Coming to Davie County
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Top Stories on February 27, 2012
Carolina Precision Plastics, operating as CPP Global, a manufacturer of packaging products for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries is opening a new manufacturing plant in Mocksville this spring, investing $5.3 million and creating 140 new manufacturing jobs. Salaries will vary by job function, but the average annual wage for the new jobs will be $39,183 plus benefits.
CPP Global manufactures packaging for some of the world’s most recognized products.
The CPP Global plant is located at the former Kaydon ball bearing plant on highway 601 South in Mocksville. Manufacturing is expected to begin this spring.
Why CPP Global Selected Davie County for 140 New Jobs
The decision on where to invest in a new manufacturing plant is one of the most important decisions a company makes.
Long term success for the company requires the right location, the availability of a skilled workforce, strong workforce development programs, and well developed utility, energy, communication, and transportation assets.
Location, Location, Location
Davie County’s location in central North Carolina, bisected by I-40, with I-85 and I-77 only minutes away is within a one day drive of 60% of the US market, one half of the nation’s population and one trillion dollars of industrial production. Rail freight services available through Southern and Norfolk Southern and two major airports within about an hour’s drive also make Davie County an attractive location for manufacturing.
Skilled Workforce
The commuting pattern for workers in Davie County indicates that over 12,000 people, or 70% of our workforce travels out of the county for work each day while 5,000 people travel into Davie County for work. This 37% workforce net out-migration pattern translates into the availability of an available skilled workforce in Davie County.
Workforce Development Training and the High Performance Manufacturing Association
DCCC, the Community College of Davidson and Davie Counties, provides cutting edge, globally competitive workforce development solutions through campuses in Davidson and Davie Counties.
HPMA ~ Lean, Continuous Improvement and Sustainability
In addition to workforce development and training programs, DCCC also coordinates the activities of the High Performance Manufacturing Association. In cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the North Carolina State University Industrial Extension Service, HPMA helps local companies develop and maintain competitive advantages in the areas of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and sustainability.
Davie County State and Local Partners
Landing this project required the hard work and coordination of state and local leaders to bring new manufacturing jobs to Davie County. Project leaders included North Carolina State Representative Julia Howard, Davie County Economic Development Commission President Terry Bralley, DCCC President Dr. Mary Rittling, Melissa Smith and others from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the North Carolina Rural Center, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Representative Howard played an instrumental role championing Davie County in the successful effort to win a state grant which helped fund the development of a rail spur on behalf of Davie County and CPP Global. The availability of rail transportation in Davie County plays a significant role in local economic development.
The North Carolina Department of Commerce also played an important role as they supported CPP Global with this important site selection project. Melissa Smith of the NC Department of Commerce led the site selection search on behalf of CPP Global and the state of North Carolina. The NC Department of Commerce was instrumental in helping CPP Global win a $250,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance through local governments to attract business projects that will stimulate economic activity and create new jobs in the state. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds.
CPP Global Job Openings Appeared on Davie County Jobs Web Site
Last month Davie County launched a new web site to connect Davie County job seekers with Davie County employers. New jobs at the Davie County CPP Global facility began appearing on the new Davie County Jobs site several weeks ahead of the official announcement last week.
APPPLY HERE: Click on either of the images below taken from the Davie County Jobs site to apply for these particular jobs on-line.
Thank You
Please join is in thanking CPP Global for choosing Davie County.
Additional Resources
CPP Global
Davie County Jobs
Davie County Economic Development Commission
One North Carolina Fund
North Carolina Department of Commerce
Davie County Civic Forum ~ Share Your Ideas
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, People, Top Stories on February 8, 2012
Do you have ideas that could make Davie County and the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina a more sustainable place to work, live, and get around? The Piedmont Triad Sustainable Communities Planning Project has established an online forum, “Piedmont Voice,” for each county in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.
Help Shape the Future ~ The Davie County “MindMixer”
Join the Davie County MindMixer, an online conversation, and help shape a future where communities across the Piedmont Triad become more resilient through tough economic times by creating innovative solutions to sustainable development.
Strengths and Challenges of the Piedmont Triad ~ A Davie County Perspective
The Davie County Piedmont Voice MindMixer forum grew from topics discussed during a civic forum held at the Davie County Library on Tuesday, January 31st. Community leaders, activists and citizens from across Davie County attended the meeting and developed a preliminary consensus view of the strengths and challenges of the Piedmont Triad from a Davie County perspective.
The Davie County MindMixer forum is up and running with two active topics of discussion. What are the strengths of the Piedmont Triad region? What are the challenges of the Piedmont Triad?
Regional strengths identified by Davie County participants include our quality workforce, excellent highway infrastructure, access to excellent healthcare, abundant higher education opportunities, productive farmland, recreational resources and small town charm.
Regional challenges identifies by Davie County participants include public transportation options, bike paths, abandoned job centers, and capitalizing on assets.
It’s Your Turn
Do you have a different take on strengths and challenges? Do you have a different list of priorities? Make your opinions count by becoming part of the ongoing conversation at the Davie County Sustainable Communities MindMixer forum.
To learn more about the MindMixer online conversation and why it matters, visit “How it Works.”
Cooperative Effort Funded by Regional Grant
The Piedmont Triad, which includes Davie County, has been awarded $1.6 Million from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a regional plan intended to build economic competitiveness by connecting housing with good jobs, quality schools and transportation.
Additional Resources:
Piedmont Triad Sustainable Communities Planning Project
Davie County MindMixer Civic Forum
Mindmixer ~ How it Works
Piedmont Voice
Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation
Article announcing the January 31st Civic Forum
Dozens of Davie County Job Openings
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 29, 2012
Davie County Jobs
Dozens of new jobs have appeared this week on the continuously updated list of Davie County jobs.
New job openings are being posted frequently, sometimes several times per day.
Current Job Openings
Jobs posted in Davie County as of Sunday evening include openings for machinist, precision machinery maintenance technician, delivery driver, property manager, real estate agent, occupational therapist, manager trainee, case manager, anesthesiologist, customer service representative, pet sitter, after school nanny, and more.
Please Help…
You can help connect job seekers with local employers while helping local businesses find local talent by hitting the like button above and letting your friends on Facebook know, sending out a quick email or a tweet and including a link in your email signature, your email list, or on your web site.
About Davie County Jobs
The job openings are an aggregation of publicly available data provided by various national resources. Job listing data is geo-targeted to Davie County but the radius includes surrounding areas.
While every effort has been made to include only the most reliable and nationally recognized job listing services, we do not control the data. The Davie County jobs listed below are only a small portion of the jobs listed on each of the major online job sites.
This resource is still being tested and refined. You can expect to see changes and improvements.
Additional Resources:
Continuously updated list of Davie County Jobs
Davie County North Carolina
Davie County Economic Development Commission
Davie County Chamber of Commerce
150 Attended the Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan Review
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, People, Top Stories on January 27, 2012
Over 150 Davie County citizens attended the public presentation of the draft comprehensive plan at the WinMock Barn “Granary” events center on January 24th! After introductions by Mayor Rethmeier, residents were briefed in detail on the draft comprehensive plan. Presentations included details on the goals, history and famework of the plan.
Videos from the meeting appear below and are also available on your Davie County YouTube Channel. Links to the comprehensive plan resources are provided after the following videos.
Public Presentation of Town of Bermuda Run Draft Comprehensive Plan ~ Part 1 of 2
Public Presentation of Town of Bermuda Run Draft Comprehensive Plan ~ Part 2 of 2
Additional Resources:
Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan
Draft Comprehensive Plan Available for Download
Davie County Civic Forum ~ Tuesday, January 31st
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 27, 2012
The Piedmont Triad Sustainable Communities Project
Do you have ideas that could make Davie County a more sustainable place to work, live, and get around? Join the conversation during the Davie County civic forum at the Davie County Library from 4-6 PM on Monday, January 31st.
Community Activism and Involvement are Attributes of Sustainable Communities.
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in an interactive small group activity and learn more about the overall project. The forum will give Davie County residents an opportunity to give input on the strengths and challenges of their own communities.
Cooperative Effort Funded by Regional Grant
The Piedmont Triad has been awarded $1.6 Million from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a regional plan intended to build economic competitiveness by connecting housing with good jobs, quality schools and transportation.
Additional Resources:
Piedmont Triad Sustainable Communities Planning Project
Piedmont Voice
Public Input Meeting for Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan ~ 6:30 PM Tuesday, January 24
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 23, 2012
Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan ~ Your Home, Your Town, Your Vision
You are encouraged to attend the public input meetings for the Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, January 24th at the WinMock Barn, Granary Building located at 173 East Kinderton Way, Bermuda Run.
This meeting provides citizens with an opportunity to impact the management of future growth and development opportunities. You may download a copy of the Draft Comprehensive Plan prior to the meeting.
In March and April 2011, the Planning Board reviewed background information reports covering the following:
• Geographic & Historic Context
• Economic, Demographic, & Housing Profile
• Land Use & Growth Management
• Transportation, Infrastructure, & Services
• Community Identity, Character, and Cultural & Historic Resources
• Open Space, Parks & Recreation
• Town Center
Town of Bermuda Run Public Input Meetings on your Davie County YouTube Channel
Comprehensive Long Range Plan to Guide Future Development
The Town of Bermuda Run is facing the challenge of dealing with future growth issues, development design, business success, and the cohesiveness of the Town and future development plans. Due to the various growth pressures, infrastructure constraints, desire for a Town Center, and opportunities for amenities, a need exists for the development of a comprehensive approach to long range planning for the Town.
Multi-Million Dollar Investments Drive Need for Long Range Plan
With the introduction of the Interstate 40 interchange improvements, additional commercial development, and pending plans for an event center and a medical facility, these pressures have become more evident.
In order to guide future development, land use decisions, and any future changes to the text of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, a multi-disciplinary team assembled by Benchmark has been selected to guide the Town in the preparation of a Comprehensive Plan. The Team includes Benchmark staff members and team members from Fuller Architecture and Miller Landscape Architecture. This well-rounded team will assist the Town in writing a Comprehensive Plan that embraces Bermuda Run’s sense of place, history and overall character.
Managing Growth Effectively is a Collaborative Team Effort
The Team will be working closely with the Town of Bermuda Run’s Planning Board, citizens, business community, elected officials, and others in establishing a Comprehensive Plan that sets forth a sound framework from which to manage and direct future growth within the Town and its extraterritorial jurisdiction area. Davie County residents are encouraged to attend this important public input meeting to ensure that the town’s comprehensive plan ~ “Your Home, Your Town, Your Vision.”
Additional Resources:
Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan
Draft Comprehensive Plan Available for Download
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Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan
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HondaJet Presentation in Davie County ~ 400 New Jobs Coming to North Carolina!
Posted by admin in Davie County Economic Development, People, Things To Do, Top Stories on January 15, 2012
Davie County’s Sugar Valley Airport Hosted the HondaJet Presentation to an Enthusiastic Crowd
Nick Newby, Manager of Eastern US Sales for HondaJet was on hand at Sugar Valley Airport in Davie County on Saturday, January 14th to talk about HondaJet.
At Honda Aircraft’s World Headquarters campus in North Carolina, the birthplace of aviation, the company’s employees work in more than 500,000 square feet of state-of-the-art R&D, manufacturing and administration headquarter buildings to develop, produce, market and support the HondaJet with HondaJet dealers.
The challenging spirit upon which Mr. Soichiro Honda founded Honda Motors is still alive today as Honda Aircraft fulfills one of Honda’s long-standing dreams to advance human mobility skyward.
North Carolina: “First in Flight” and “The Power of Dreams”
This is an exciting time for HondaJet; even while the aircraft is still advancing through the final stages toward FAA certification, orders are coming in from around the world. This is an exciting time North Carolina; HondaJet aircraft are being designed and manufactured in our state.
This is also an exciting time for aviation; HondaJet is creating a jet aircraft that will set the standard for small business aviation for years to come. The Wright Brothers and HondaJet both share “The Power of Dreams” and aviation history continues to be made in North Carolina!
400 New HondaJet Jobs Coming to North Carolina… in Addition to 600+ Jobs Already Created
North Carolina is already home to HondaJet Research and Development, Design and Manufacturing for Honda aircraft and jet engines. Now Honda is also set to begin construction of a new $20 million, 80,000-square-foot maintenance repair and overhaul facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
The facility will become the fourth building for Honda at the airport and will serve as a key component of the company’s $80 million expansion that includes the addition of 419 jobs during the next five years. Honda currently employs more than 600 in Greensboro. Click here to apply for jobs at HondaJet!
Sugar Valley Airport Served as a Dramatic Backdrop for the HondaJet Presentation
The HondaJet presentation in Davie County was held in the “Blue Hangar” at Sugar Valley Airport on Saturday, January 14th. A large group of Davie County citizens attended the presentation along with friends and aircraft owners from Sugar Valley Airport. Several pilots from the across the Southeast also flew in to Sugar Valley Airport for the HondaJet presentation in Davie County.
Sugar Valley Airport has been undergoing a major upgrade and transformation over the last several years and it was a great location for the HondaJet presentation. Thank you Sugar Valley Airport and friends of Sugar Valley for being such terrific hosts!
Become Part of Aviation History! ~ The Sugar Valley Airport “Friendship Fire Circle”
One of the highlights of a Sugar Valley Airport tour was the “Friendship Fire Circle” which is nearing completion. The Fire Circle will be an actual fire ring that can be used by recreational flyers, scouts, churches, civic organizations and other groups during on-field camping, family or other activity. It is strategically located on the grounds of the airport, overlooking the lake and the setting sun.
Sugar Valley Airport hosts several free ground schools throughout the year for aspiring pilots and commemorative bricks surrounding the fire circle will help fund those ground schools and more at Sugar Valley Airport.
What Jon Wells, President of Honda Flying Club said about Sugar Valley Airport
“The first time I flew to the Sugar Valley Airport I knew we had found the right location for a beautiful getaway which embodies the growth and camaraderie of aviation, camping and recreational activities. The natural gathering around a fire circle is the true essence of the outdoors, and there is not a better way to enshrine our memories than to have them chiseled in stone.”
Click here to learn more about how you can sponsor a commemorative brick and build a lasting tribute to someone or something you love while helping continue the legacy of aviation in North Carolina, right here in Davie County.
Additional Resources:
Sugar Valley Airport
HondaJet
Application for HondaJet Jobs
Davie County Economic Development Commission
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