In this Leadership Q&A Series interview, Josh Lewis, the Greenville ENC Alliance’s president and CEO, sat down with Tony Cannon, General Manager and CEO of Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC).
Josh Lewis, the Greenville ENC Alliance’s president and CEO, sat down with Pitt Community College president Dr. Lawrence Rouse, who has more than 40 years of experience in community college administration.
In a new report sponsored by Wells Fargo, North Carolina is ranked as the second best state in the nation for women-owned business.
Catalent Pharma Solutions, a full-service contract development and manufacturing company in Greenville that specializes in novel oral solid dosage forms and provides pharmaceutical development, analytical testing, and commercial manufacturing services, is expanding its operations and creating new jobs.
A new National Metro Comparison report published by the North Carolina Technology Association ranked Greenville in the top 110 metropolitan areas for technology innovation. The study looked at sub-categories including energy tech, environmental tech, life sciences, and IT.
Pitt County presented three existing industries with honors at the 29th Annual Existing Industries Reception. Industry of the Year honors went to Avient of Greenville and CMI Plastics of Ayden. The first ever Trailblazer Award went to CMP Pharma of Farmville.
The Rivers East Workforce Development Board (WDB) is excited to announce its Made in Pitt County Project in collaboration with the Pitt County NCWorks Career Center, NENC Career Pathways, Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce, Pitt County Schools, Pitt Community College, Pitt County Economic Development and Greenville ENC Alliance.
As the Greenville ENC Alliance works to support Greenville – Pitt County through economic development, two new staff members have joined the team to fill new roles. The organization welcomes Narges Lahiji as a senior research analyst and Baylee Fox as a business development manager.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance received two 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
The largest job fair of its kind in eastern North Carolina is returning for the third year on October 5 to address workforce development needs in Pitt County and surrounding areas.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance, a public-private partnership focused on economic development in Greenville – Pitt County, welcomes Pitt County as a Sustaining Investor in the organization.
Uconda Dunn, vice president of business development for the Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance, was elected to become the North Carolina State Director. She currently serves on SEDC’s board of directors as the North Carolina Alternate Director.
The Little League® Softball World Series returns to Greenville, North Carolina next week, and organizers are making final preparations for the international event.
Pitt County has been awarded funds from Golden LEAF Foundation’s SITE Development Program in the amount of $1.5 million. The project supports public water system improvements adjacent to the Ayden Rail Site.
The Greenville ENC Alliance is very excited to announce the release of a survey that will poll the business community on their transportation and connectivity needs.
CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business for the second year in a row. Governor Roy Cooper joined CNBC’s Scott Cohn at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville for a live broadcast where the winner was revealed during the network’s morning program on July 11, 2023.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance welcomes new leadership for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year which begins on July 1, 2023. Several new board members and executive committee members were voted in during the May 18 annual board meeting.
North Carolina has received Area Development magazine’s 2023 Platinum Shovel Award which recognizes states that went above and beyond the gold standard for investment and job creation.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance’s vice president of business development, Uconda Dunn, is visiting the United Kingdom this week as part of a 20-person delegation comprised of North Carolina government officials, university and community college leaders, and economic developers.
North Carolina ranks first in the nation for the third year in a row on a closely watched measurement of state business competitiveness. Site Selection magazine’s 2023 ‘Prosperity Cup’ is awarded based on ten factors of economic performance.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance and Pitt County Economic Development are teaming up with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) to celebrate Economic Development Week from Monday, May 8 to Friday, May 12, 2023.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance is proud to be a co-sponsor of the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce’s Grow Local Week, in partnership with Catalent, Pitt County Economic Development, and Pitt County Schools.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance, a public-private partnership focused on economic development in the Greenville MSA, unveiled its five-year strategic plan during an annual reception for board members and investors on Thursday, March 23.
Two Pitt County towns have been found to be some of the most affordable communities in North Carolina. In a new survey by SmartAsset, an online destination for consumer-focused financial information, Winterville and Ayden are ranked in the top 10 most affordable municipalities in North Carolina.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance is excited to announce that its vice president of business development, Uconda Dunn, has been named to the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) Board of Directors.
After a two-day site visit and training workshop for Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance staff members, the Greenville MSA received the FDI-Qualified Community Certification.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance, a public-private partnership focused on economic development in the Greenville MSA, is working with stakeholders to determine future goals for the organization and its innovative economic development efforts in the community.
Business Facilities Magazine has named North Carolina as its 2022 State of the Year. This top acknowledgement is one of many North Carolina has been awarded over the past year in various publications.
As we lookback on 2022, the Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance celebrates a year of economic development progress and growth. We are proud to announce a successful year in economic development.
There are many wonderful assets in eastern North Carolina, and our great businesses and industries are just a few of them. Two strong examples call Greenville and Pitt County home: Pecheles Automotive Group and Custom Building Company (CBC).
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance is celebrating North Carolina Manufacturing Week October 2-8 and National Manufacturing Day on October 7.
The largest job fair of its kind in eastern North Carolina is returning for its second year to address workforce development needs in Pitt County and surrounding areas.
The 2021-22 Fiscal Year was a year of growth and achievement for the Greenville ENC Alliance and community partners. Throughout the year, our team has worked diligently to strengthen economic development activity in the Greenville and Pitt County area.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance is excited to welcome Josh Lewis, a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), to fill the role of president, effective September 26, 2022. Lewis brings more than 13 years of economic and workforce development experience through his work with organizations in North Carolina and Virginia.
In mid-August, Uconda Dunn, vice president of business development, and Maria Satira, director of marketing and communications, attended the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) Annual Conference. This year, the conference took place in San Antonio, Texas from August 14-16 and focused on reimagining business.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance welcomes new members to its 2022-2023 board of directors and new executive board leadership, while expressing gratitude to those rotating off the board.
North Carolina has been named the state with the Best Business Climate in Business Facilities’ annual rankings. Last year, the Tar Heel State came in second place in the magazine’s ranking, but new projects and job creation moved the state to the top spot.
CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2022. Governor Roy Cooper joined CNBC’s Scott Cohn at the Oceanic at the Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach for a live broadcastwhere the winner was revealed during the network’s morning program on July 13, 2022.
Area Development, a leading magazine dedicated to economic development, has named North Carolina as a Platinum Shovel award recipient in the 8-12 million population category. This comes from the state’s continued success in economic development and job creation.
With major success in economic development during 2021, North Carolina claims Site Selection’s Prosperity Cup for the second year in a row. This national award recognizes state-level economic development agency success based on a 10-point index.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance and the City of Greenville are teaming up with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) to celebrate Economic Development Week from Monday, May 9 to Friday, May 13, 2022.
Economic developers and industry experts from across the state will be in Greenville on Thursday, April 21 for a networking luncheon hosted by the North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA).
Progress is all around us and the Greenville ENC Alliance, a public-private partnership, is honored to have an impact on economic development efforts in the Greenville MSA. Formed in 2019, our organization was created to strengthen economic progress by bringing new capital investment and good paying jobs to Pitt County.
The Greenville ENC Alliance is excited to announce that our director of marketing and communications, Maria Satira, was the recipient of the 2021 Young Professional of the Year award by the Greenville – Pitt County Chamber of Commerce.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Greenville and Pitt County are celebrating several female economic development professionals who are committed to the growth of the area. We talked with three influential and experienced economic developers who serve our community through business development and industrial recruitment.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance is pleased to announce that Tom Kulikowski, former chairman of the organization, has agreed to serve as the interim president and chief executive officer, effective March 1, 2022.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance is proud to serve as a partner for Grow Local, an initiative of the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce. The Greenville ENC Alliance is partnering with other organizations to sponsor for the weeklong event that is scheduled for March 28 through April 1, 2022.
The North Carolina Department of Commerce released preliminary results from the state’s Business Pulse Survey. According to data collected, 69% of responding businesses reported they either met or exceeded their revenue expectations in the month of January.
Last year was a record-breaking year for economic development in North Carolina. During 2021, 24,224 new jobs, representing 185 business recruitment, expansion or rural development projects that engaged with the North Carolina Department of Commerce or its team at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance is proud to announce a successful year in economic development. As a newer organization, 2021 was our first full year of operation which came with many achievements and accomplishments.
The Eastern North Carolina Food Commercialization Center (ENCFCC) is on its way to becoming a reality after securing recent funding from local and state sources. The North Carolina General Assembly designated $4 million to the proposed 24,000 square-foot commercialization center in Ayden.
A section U.S. 264 in eastern North Carolina, including Greenville and Pitt County, received federal approval to become Interstate 587 after the North Carolina Department of Transportation made several improvements.
North Carolina has been named as the state with the Best Business Climate for 2021, according to Site Selection’s annual rankings. Over the years, the Tar Heel State has frequently appeared in the upper tier of state business climates
The largest job fair of its kind in eastern North Carolina is happening later this month as a way to address workforce development needs in Pitt County and surrounding areas. Pitt Community College (PCC) is working with the John M. Belk Endowment, Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance, and Pitt County Economic Development to host the ‘Better Skills, Better Jobs’ job fair on October 26 at the Greenville Convention Center.
As part of North Carolina Manufacturing Week (September 26 through October 2) and National Manufacturing Day (October 1), the Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance is proud to highlight the manufacturers that contribute so much to our community.
As communities nationwide are working to address labor force dilemmas, such as the silver tsunami, an innovative program in Pitt County is finding unique ways to transform the workforce.
Thermo Fisher Scientic, the world leader in serving science, announces additional plans to expand its Greenville site for enhanced sterile liquid and lyophilized filling, pre-filled syringes, and solid dose continuous manufacturing.
New investment and more jobs are on the way to Pitt County after Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, announces plans to expand its Greenville site for enhanced sterile liquid and lyophilized filling, pre-filled syringes, and solid dose continuous manufacturing.
A state-of-the-art innovation campus being developed in North Carolina will be the first of its kind nationwide. Leasing for Intersect East, a public-private partnership between East Carolina University and Elliott Sidewalk Communities, has begun as construction is expected to start by the end of 2021.
North Carolina Department of Commerce leaders toured assets in Greenville and Pitt County during a special visit on Friday, July 30. Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders and Chief Deputy Secretary Jordan Whichard, along with their team and other government leaders, were hosted by the Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance and the office of District 9 State Representative Brian Farkas.
Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance vice president of business development Uconda Dunn presented this week at the Homegrown Leaders Program through the NC Rural Center.
Greenville, North Carolina is preparing to host its first Little League Softball World Series (LLSWS) this upcoming August, which is expected to generate several million dollars in economic impact over the next five years.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance welcomes new members to its board of directors and new executive board leadership, while expressing gratitude to those rotating off the board.
More than 300,000 new jobs will be created in North Carolina by 2028, most in service-providing industry sectors, according to new employment projections released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
A new program to spur North Carolina’s economic recovery from COVID-19 is giving the state’s 2021 high school graduates a chance to attend Pitt Community College tuition-free for the next two years.
Sports tourism made a return to Greenville-Pitt County in a big way this spring. During the months of April, May, and June 2021, sports tourism events held in Greenville-Pitt County generated over $5 million in estimated economic impact.
In the first designation of its kind, five members of East Carolina University’s Economic Development Academy were named North Carolina Certified Economic Developers.
A 2020 project in Pitt County is one of several North Carolina projects noted for great success in terms of new job creation and capital investment, according to Area Development.
As part of National Economic Development Week, the Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance is celebrating the experienced economic developers in our community. Kathy Howard, business development specialist with GUC, provides superior utility service to customers and prospective customers.
As part of National Economic Development Week, the Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance is celebrating the experienced economic developers in our community. Brad Hufford is a vice president of business development at the Greenville ENC Alliance.
Economic development professionals are committed to bringing economic prosperity and growth to the Greenville, Pitt County, and eastern North Carolina areas. With more than 14 years of experience in economic development, Uconda Dunn is a vice president of business development for the Greenville ENC Alliance..
Three students from Pitt County Schools Early College High School developed an award-winning app in the state’s “Ready, Set, App!” contest. Team “Ready, Set, Route!” placed third in the statewide competition.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance and the City of Greenville are celebrating National Economic Development Week from Sunday, May 9 to Saturday, May 15, 2021. Greenville is joining cities nationwide to increase awareness of the positive work economic developers do to enhance local economic impact.
A new round of BioWork Certificate training starts at Pitt Community College (PCC) on June 1, 2021 for individuals interested in finding employment as process technicians in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing companies.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance was selected as a Gold Medalist for website designs in the Towns & Municipalities category from the 19th Annual Horizon Interactive Awards.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance was excited to participate in a conversation this week focusing on adult learning and ways to strengthen the local workforce.
The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance, a public private partnership focused on economic development is honored to welcome East Carolina University Chancellor Dr. Philip G. Rogers to its board of directors.
The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce awarded Dr. Ronald “Ron” Mitchelson with its 2020 Citizen of the Year Award during its Annual Membership Celebration, presented by Vidant Medical Center, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. The announcement was made via live stream video of the event.
For decades, Grady-White Boats has been acclaimed for their dedication to customer satisfaction. Their success at exceeding customer expectations has once again been recognized during the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) presentation of the 2020 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards.
New research by a nationwide apartment listing service finds that Greenville, North Carolina is the trendiest city in the nation for Gen-Z renters.
Pitt Community College (PCC) is teaming up with nearby Martin Community College (MCC) to further development of a skilled regional workforce in several high-demand career fields.
As the need continues to grow for a strong labor force in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries around the world, efforts are underway in eastern North Carolina to attract and develop a local talent pipeline.
East Carolina University has received a nearly $1.9 million grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation for the creation of a pharmaceutical manufacturing training center.
The new year is starting off strong for economic development in North Carolina as the state receives a prestigious award.
As the Greenville – Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance looks back on 2020, there is much to celebrate as our organization officially launched, created a leadership team, announced projects, and assisted in expansion efforts.
According to data compiled by moving app and software company, Updater, Greenville, North Carolina experienced one of the largest population gains during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steve Weathers, president and CEO of the Greenville – Eastern North Carolina Alliance was recently elected to the Greenville – Pitt County Chamber of Commerce 2021 Board of Directors.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is expanding its site in Greenville for sterile drug product development and commercial manufacturing of critical medicines, therapies, and vaccines.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, is expanding its site in Greenville for sterile drug product development and commercial manufacturing of critical medicines, therapies, and vaccines.
Grover Gaming, a software development and design company founded in Greenville, North Carolina, announces a local expansion that’s expected to bring 200 new jobs and $12.5 million in capital investment over the next five years to the Greenville and Pitt County region.
One of the fastest growing software companies in the nation announces a local expansion that’s expected to bring 200 new jobs and $12.5 million in capital investment.
As ranked by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Pitt County has moved to a Tier Two Development Designation for 2021 which signifies less economic distress.
Pitt Community College president and Greenville – Eastern North Carolina Alliance board member Dr. Lawrence Rouse will be inducted into his alma mater’s Hall of Fame this month.
An internationally circulated business publication covering corporate real estate and economic development has ranked North Carolina and Georgia as the states with the top business climates in the United States.
An eastern North Carolina native, restaurateur, yoga instructor, wife, and mother of two is committed to providing healthy, wholesome, and plant-based food options in Pitt County and surrounding areas.
A Brazilian chemist and tobacco industry expert credits her international business success to the resources and talent available in Pitt County.
A serious car accident five years ago changed the life of Greenville native Kellie Brown in more than one way.
As a woman in the construction industry, Susan Farrior is passionate about maintaining the standard of excellence that her grandfather and father started in 1962.
What started as a part-time job for an East Carolina University student has turned into a multi-million-dollar business.
The Greenville – ENC Alliance welcomes an experienced economic development professional as a Vice President of Business Development.