The Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (IXA) Authority hosted an Open House event providing an opportunity for the community to witness the impressive facilities and gain insight into the Airport’s role in driving economic growth and development in the area. With over 65 people in attendance, the general public was able to see the modern general aviation facilities…
Binderholz Enfield LLC held a grand opening ceremony on April 6 to commemorate the official opening of its lumber production facility near Enfield in Halifax County. Company, local community, and elected officials participated in the event alongside Binderholz’s corporate leadership from Austria. The Enfield facility will produce southern yellow pine lumber used in residential and…
Stella-Jones, Inc., North America’s leading producer of pressure-treated wood products, has selected a site in Halifax County for its newest manufacturing location. The company purchased the 42-acre former Georgia-Pacific site near Enfield and will invest $9.5 million and create 10 new jobs in the first phase of their project. “Demand for utility poles is at…
Recent data indicates that Halifax County’s economy is continuing to perform well in 2023. The decrease in unemployment from 5.9% in January 2022 to 5.5% in 2023 indicates that more people are finding jobs and contributing to the local economy. Gross retail sales for January of $68.5 million, the highest monthly sales ever recorded for…
Weldon Steel Corporation, a structural steel fabrication company, has purchased the former Basnight Building located at US 301 in Weldon, NC. The 18,800 square foot facility sits on 6.21 acres and was previously owned by the Town of Weldon. The NC Rural Infrastructure Authority recently approved a $60,000 Building Reuse Grant to the Town of…
The Halifax County Economic Development Commission (HCEDC) recently announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board is County Commissioner Chenoa Richardson Davis. Davis is the first member of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe to be elected to the Halifax County Board of Commissioners. Dr. Patrena Elliott joins the Economic Development…
Providing healthy hemp products to the world, Hobgood Hemp recently held an Open House to showcase its expansion and demonstrate how CBD is extracted. Ron Elkins, partner, says the company’s primary mission is to provide a healthy hemp product, share how CBD is produced, and the benefits to humans and pets. In 2022, Hobgood…
2022 was another successful year for Halifax County as reflected by the 2022 Economic Development Snapshot. New and expanding industrial and commercial investments of $84.5 million helped to move the needle for economic development in Halifax County. Retail sales grew by 5%, from $648 million in 2021 to $681 million in 2022. Building permit values…
Carolina Star Hotels broke ground today for a Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites at I-95 Exit 173 in Weldon. This will be the area’s first Marriott property. With its proximity to I-95 and the Roanoke River, Weldon is a prime location for this new property. Vish Pathak, CEO of Carolina Star Hotels stated, “This…
In spite of an evolving economic landscape, key indicators for Halifax County remain positive with unemployment at 6.1% in November 2022 compared to 6.2% in November 2021, a signal that recovery from pandemic-related effects on the local economy continues. October retail sales of $58,639,175 exceeded October 2021 sales of $52,430,515 with year-to-date sales up 5.2%…
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