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Besides operating a successful automobile dealership in Burlington, David Westcott holds important positions with the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association. He also serves as the state's representative to the National Automobile Dealers Association, chairing committees that shape policy and regulations for dealers for the fifty states.
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With the help of Vance County, North Carolina's Economic Development Commission, the county is overcoming downturns in the tobacco and textile industries. With new infrastructure and transportation access, Vance County is offered a place for expanding workforce and new companies.
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29531
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Tourism in Vance County, North Carolina is centered on Kerr Lake which encompasses seven recreation areas for boating and fishing. Despite the popularity of Kerr Lake, there are other tourist destinations in the county such as car shows and Civil War trails.
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After 40 years of service to the Vance County area, Maria Parham Medical Center is getting some drastic changes. At a cost of $58 million, the hospital is upgrading facilities, out-patient and in-patient surgical care, intensive care, emergency care, oncology services, rehabilitation and extensive women's health care services.
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From snack foods and marine equipment, to flooring and quarries, businesses in Vance County and Henderson North Carolina are flourishing and attracting other businesses due to the amenities provided by the area.
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When it comes to economic development in Gaston County, North Carolina, municipality leadership and public and private sector organizations form a unique bond that enhances business. Small-town community feel with metropolitan amenities make Gaston County a prime area for development.
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For years, the city of Gastonia, North Carolina has watched patiently as other communities in the Charlotte metropolitan area have grown, paying close attention to their ups and downs. With careful planning and attention to development issues in other areas, Gastonia is now the second-largest city in the Charlotte area.
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Belmont, North Carolina is seeing returns on their investment to upgrade downtown. With the migration of new restaurants and specialty stores, the city center of Belmont is flourishing.
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Every Christmas since 1956, McAdenville, in Gaston County, North Carolina has drawn visitors with a spectacle of Christmas lights. Due to the long-standing tradition, the community has dubbed the textile mill community of McAdenville as Christmas Town USA.
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29556
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Many associate Mount Holly, North Carolina with the Catawba River for its use in the textile industry. But as that industry has changed, so has Mount Holly's relationship with the river and its other natural resources. The city has taken efforts to acquire land to broaden the reach of the greenway along the Catawba River and provide citizens with access to the natural surroundings.
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The industrial base of Gaston County, North Carolina is going through a change. Long gone are the days when employment was centered solely around textile plants. Today, industrial development in Gaston County includes fresh vegetables, lithium mining, gypsum, and technology development.
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From its initial idea in 1989, attendance has grown along with the plants at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, North Carolina. The 450 acres along Lake Wylie, the idea of retired textile executive Daniel Stowe, is bringing horticulture education to the public.
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29559
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Without having to travel miles away, Gaston County offers hikers a complete outdoor experience with Crowders Mountain State Park. The 1625 foot mountain and 9 acre, man-made lake provide a host of activities.
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29560
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The government leaders of Gaston County, North Carolina have aided the U.S. National Whitewater Center in getting flowing. In partnership with Mecklenburg County, investments made by Gaston as well as Belmont, Mount Holly, and Gastonia helped the center open in 2006 with attendance nearly double what was initially projected.
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With items on loan from the Smithsonian Institute and materials from all sectors of North Carolina, the Schiele Museum of Natural History offers a unique journey back in time. From permanent exhibits to outdoor activities displays prehistoric life, Native American history, and 18th century farm life.
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