According to data released by the state of North Carolina, visitors to Davie County spent more than $28 million in Davie County during 2010.  This is a 7.5% increase over the previous year. Economic Impact Visitor spending in Davie County during 2010 generated over $5 million in local payroll and helped fund 260 jobs here in Davie County. Visitor spending in Davie County during 2010 also generated $530,000 in local tax receipts. Tourism is a Critical Economic Driver in North Carolina Investments in education, the arts, infrastructure and more has helped to create a terrific quality of life in Davie […]

Incumbent Worker Grant of $25,000 Awarded to Carolina Precision Machining The Northwest Piedmont Workforce Development Board has announced that Carolina Precision Machining Inc. has been awarded an Incumbent Worker Training grant of $25,000 to obtain AS9100 training for their workforce. NC Community College System and DCCC, the Community College of Davidson and Davie Counties Award Additional Grant of $17,078 In addition to the Incumbent Worker Training Grant, Davidson County Community College and the North Carolina Community College System have approved a workforce development grant of $17,078. This grant will help fund additional training for Carolina Precision Machining at Davidson County […]

Fox News Charlotte reporter Chris Justus Features Nature’s Pearl A Top Story today on Fox News Charlotte focused on the promise of Muscadine Grape products produced by Nature’s Pearl in Davie County, North Carolina. Resources: Davie County Manufacturer, Nature’s Pearl, Featured on Fox8 “Made in N.C.” Series NC Governor Beverly Perdue Welcomes Nature’s Pearl to Toast Her Birthday Muscadine Extracts From Nature’s Pearl Show Promise For The Treatment and Prevention of Cancer Nature’s Pearl Products Fox News Charlotte

Incumbent Worker Grant Awarded to Carolina Precision Machining The Northwest Piedmont Workforce Development Board has announced that Carolina Precision Machining Inc. has been awarded an Incumbent Worker training grant of $25,000 to obtain AS9100 training for their workforce. Carolina Precision Machining Carolina Precision Machining, Inc., a Davie County manufacturer of precision machine parts for the aviation and other industries is training employees for AS9100 certification.  AS9100 is a widely adopted and standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry.  Major aerospace manufacturers and suppliers worldwide require compliance and/or registration to AS9100 as a condition of doing business with them. Quality […]

US Department of Energy “Save Energy Now LEADER Showcase” Earlier this month, Ingersoll-Rand, a global leader in providing safe, comfortable and efficient environments, welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and peers from nearly 100 companies for the Save Energy Now LEADER showcase. Participants Include Duke Energy, Nissan, Toyota, DuPont, etc The federal energy agency and companies have gathered for a day of panel discussions, workshops and networking on “Leveraging Internal Resources to Maximize Energy Efficiency.” Participating companies came from a wide range of industries and include ABB, Alcoa, DuPont, Duke Energy, Milliken & Company, Nissan, and Toyota. “Like Ingersoll […]