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Courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the federal government sent North Carolina more than $6 billion. Projects from road reconstruction to extended unemployment benefits have benefited in many positive ways from the reinvestment funds and are expected to be used in other areas such as education and information technology.
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In Greensboro, North Carolina a commitment to entrepreneurial opportunities has been incorporated into the Greensboro Partnership Entrepreneur Initiative. This initiative seeks to blend its local resources with national and regional programs to help entrepreneurs grow like other economic development endeavors.
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In a collaboration between North Carolina A&T University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering is coming together at an opportune time. Nanotechnology is believed to have a $2.6 trillion impact on the world's economy in the coming years. The Joint School will take advantage by enhancing the talents of highly skilled workers and researchers in the manipulation of atoms and molecules to form systems with customized properties.
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When North Carolina's officials need help with improving education procedures and standards, they often turn to the state's employers for guidance. North Carolina collaborates with champions of education like Albert Eckel, Chairman of the North Carolina Business Committee for Education; Dr. William Friday, president emeritus of University of North Carolina; Tony Habit, president of North Carolina New Schools Project; Linda Harrell, president and CEO of Communities in Schools of North Carolina; Governor Jim Hunt, four-term governor of North Carolina; and Howard Lee, executive director of the North Carolina Education Cabinet.
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Several programs across North Carolina work to train youth in handling money. From kindergarten to high school, The north Carolina Bankers Association, NC Council on Economic Education, the North Carolina Jump-Start Coalition, Communities in Schools of North Carolina, and other local programs show children to use money properly and provide skills to last a lifetime.
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After 20 years functioning in an old grocery store building, the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, serving Henderson and Vance counties in North Carolina, is opening its multi-million dollar facility. With larger space and more books also comes wireless connectivity and digital services.
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East of Charlotte, North Carolina, Union County is riding a wave of growth and investment. With a record $ 303.6 million in investments for businesses like metal alloy manufacturing and helicopter parts production, Union County is becoming one of the fastest growing areas in the state and the nation.
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Union County is using its strengths to bring is residents and tourists. With a nod to its agrarian society, Union County promotes its horse farms and equestrian activities as a noted tourism arena for the area. Along with these, symphony, theater, and museums offer attractions as well.
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Businesses in North Carolina are aware of the connection between health and productivity. Along with the help of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, companies are utilizing wellness programs and health screenings through hired nursing staff, to provide support for their employees.
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As Guilford County's aviation cluster grows, Guilford Technical Community College is taking on the growth with T.H. Davis Aviation Center. The institution is training future workers to support the growing aviation sector and support developments at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
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29759
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High Point, North Carolina is in an upward swing when it comes to economic development. In 2006 and onwards, more than 2600 new jobs were created and region the number one are for attracting new industry.
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29760
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A venture that has been in deliberation for more than 3 yeas is finally making headway. In collaboration between economic development and academia, the Gateway University Research Park is taking shape. Spearheaded by North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the park is intended for research and economic development.
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29778
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The Gateway Technology Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is all that its name implies. It is gateway for college students and the public to access technology, connectivity with the rest of the state, and partnerships for economic development collaborations.
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NC MAGAZINE profiles eight individuals in its annual Exceptional Women Leaders series whose work and decisions have an impact on North Carolina. They are Bev Perdue, Governor of North Carolina; Karen Albritton, president of Capstrat; Rosemary DePaolo, Chancellor, UNC-Wilmington; Nadine Hall, VP of Activewear, Hanesbrands; Carol Hevey, Executive VP, Time Warner Cable Carolinas Region; Elyse Cochran, President County Chamber of Commerce; Brenda Mills, Project Manager, City of Asheville; and Kim Saunders, President and CEO, Mechanics & Farmers Bank.
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There are large economic development projects happening in each region across North Carolina. In the western part of the state, broadband availability is becoming a distinct advantage in the mountains, and companies like AdvantageWest are providing faster and safer access to data transfer. In the Charlotte region, computer giant Apple located a $1 billion data center that employs full-time technology positions. Increased demands on military have made opportunities in the eastern region of the state and companies are looking to leverage military influx with major development. In the northeast, a growing aviation cluster is prompting the development of infrastructure for aviation centers and regional airports, while in the southeast a growing concern with environmental conservation is prompting economic development based on the use of recyclables and byproducts. In the Piedmont Triad, trucking has added a jolt of development with the relocation of Mack Trucks, Inc. corporate headquarters to Greensboro, North Carolina. In the Research Triangle innovation is the word and partnerships with cluster-based companies are creating an upswing in economic development.
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