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Grant Supports Building Renovations For New Manufacturing Operation
A grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Rural Economic Development Division, will facilitate renovations to a former industrial facility and support the creation of new jobs in Halifax County. East Coast Solutions of Virginia, LLC has been approved for a $174,000 Building… Continue Reading “Grant Supports Building Renovations For New Manufacturing Operation”
Building Momentum for Future Passenger Rail in Weldon
Halifax County partners are taking another important step toward positioning Weldon for future passenger rail opportunities through the launch of the Weldon Mobility Hub Feasibility Study. The effort is a partnership among Halifax County, the Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Town… Continue Reading “Building Momentum for Future Passenger Rail in Weldon”
State Financing Program Can Support Private Investment & Business Growth
The Halifax County Board of Commissioners recently approved a Resolution Declaring Intent to participate in North Carolina’s statewide Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program. The action is the first step in offering a new financing tool for private investment in commercial, industrial, agricultural,… Continue Reading “State Financing Program Can Support Private Investment & Business Growth”
Halifax County Submits Opportunity Zone Recommendations To Support Growth And Job Creation
Halifax County has completed review and prioritization of Opportunity Zones 2.0 nominations, identifying three census tracts that best align with North Carolina’s economic development priorities and offer the strongest potential for transformative investment in the county. After evaluating all eligible census tracts in Halifax… Continue Reading “Halifax County Submits Opportunity Zone Recommendations To Support Growth And Job Creation”
Plan Will Help Guide Future Growth & Investment
Halifax County is approaching finalization of its Comprehensive Land Use and Recreation Plan, a long-range guide that will help County leaders make decisions about land use, infrastructure, economic development, transportation, recreation, housing, and natural resource protection over the next 10 to 15 years. The… Continue Reading “Plan Will Help Guide Future Growth & Investment”
Career-Ready Skills On Display At Halifax County Schools Culinary Arts Lab
Halifax County’s future workforce was on full display during a recent visit to the Halifax County Schools Culinary Arts lab, where students demonstrated both technical skill and professionalism in a setting designed to prepare them for real careers. Representatives from the Halifax County Manager’s… Continue Reading “Career-Ready Skills On Display At Halifax County Schools Culinary Arts Lab”
MATTEL WONDER INDOOR WATERPARK COMING TO ROANOKE RAPIDS
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina will soon be home to one of the first Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterparks, becoming a key attraction within the planned Weldon Mills Resort. Located along the I-95 corridor, Weldon Mills Resort is the forthcoming evolution of the Weldon Mills brand,… Continue Reading “MATTEL WONDER INDOOR WATERPARK COMING TO ROANOKE RAPIDS”
Governor Stein Visits US 301 Industrial Site
Governor Josh Stein visited Halifax County today to highlight rural economic competitiveness and recognize the progress made at the US 301 Industrial Site near Enfield, one of only 15 designated SelectSites statewide. The visit focused on the work led by the Halifax County Economic… Continue Reading “Governor Stein Visits US 301 Industrial Site”
Small Business Grants
Rural entrepreneurs and small business owners are navigating unique challenges, including limited access to capital, workforce constraints, and the need to compete in an increasingly digital economy. Below are several small business grants designed to help rural entrepreneurs start, expand, and modernize their operations… Continue Reading “Small Business Grants”
$3 Million Investment Postions US 301 Site For Future Development
Halifax County is advancing its economic future with a $3 million investment to prepare the US 301 Industrial Site for large-scale projects. The funding includes a $2.35 million grant from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina Selectsite Readiness Program and $650,000 in matching… Continue Reading “$3 Million Investment Postions US 301 Site For Future Development”
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