Exciting things are happening in the Roanoke Valley! Congrats to New Dixie for their continued growth with a new/expanded facility in Gaston. It's important to show appreciation to existing businesses that continue to grow and give personal time/energy to improving our community.

For the third year in a row, Site Selection Magazine has ranked the Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Area as one of the Top 100 Micropolitans in the US. This is a testament to our efforts in touting the advantages of smaller markets for business investment. bit.ly/2UlTa8Y

Program Officer Suzanne Keil stopped by the Halifax County Courthouse recently. Golden LEAF has awarded 3 grants to #HalifaxCounty totaling $800K to support #economicdevelopment projects. #GLF20th #LEAFprints #jobs

Congratulations to the HCC RN Students! 100% of the RN students who took the NCLEX exam (the national certification exam) passed! Way to go!

NC Commerce Assistant Secretary Kenny Flowers joined Halifax County leaders today to announce that PCB Piezotronics, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of sensors used worldwide, has selected Halifax County for a major expansion. The company will create 120 new jobs. Halifax County EDC

Will Mahone V, President of Halifax Regional Medical Center received Halifax County Business Horizon's "Working Together Works" award at last night's annual meeting. We are grateful to Will for his outstanding #leadership and commitment to our community. #workingtogetherworks

For the 4th year in a row, Site Selection magazine has ranked the Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan as one of the Top 100 Micropolitan Areas in the United States. tinyurl.com/soaclfg #economicdevelopment #workingtogetherworks

During these challenging times, don't forget our local farmers. They're practicing social distancing, taking all precautions possible to protect us. I made a morning run to Oak Grove Orchard in #Halifax for this beautiful bounty. #goodnessgrowsinNC #freshfood

These fund will complete the final assessments needed to redevelop two valuable business sites in Halifax County. #teamwork EPA Selects Four NC Entities to Receive $1.4 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment epa.gov/newsreleases/e… via U.S. EPA

If you have exhausted your regular unemployment benefits, do not apply for the PUA program. You will be able to apply for an extension of benefits through the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program. Learn more: des.nc.gov/need-help/covi…

N.C. Announces Delivery of Personal Protection Equipment To Farmers spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sa…

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Did your business miss out on Covid-19 relief funds? Check out the new Job Retention Grant (JRG). Appplication now online...deadline is September 1. t.ly/Z9Pg

What a pleasure for HCEDC to honor Will Mahone V on the occasion of this retirement as President of Vidant North Hospital for his exemplary service not only to the Hospital, but to citizens of Halifax County. #workingtogetherworks

After 40+ years of service to the NC National Guard, the keys to the Scotland Neck Armory were transferred to the Town with a new mission–a place for industry. The 14,563 SF facility with over 5 acres will support diverse business opportunities. #newbusiness #businessopportunity

Halifax County Commissioners today recognized Gus Tulloss for his 12 years of service to the NC Board of Transportation (Division 4), highlighting his extraordinary leadership that paved the way for transportation projects benefiting our citizens and our communities.

Business owners working together...New Dixie Oil Corp & Halifax Electric partner for DC fast charging station on I-95 at Exit 160, part of the NC Electric Cooperative EV charging network N.C. Electric Co-ops #workingtogetherworks #halifaxhorizons Halifax County EDC

What a great view of this thriving interchange at night! #HalifaxCounty #RoanokeRapids #i95 #EconDev

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