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Halifax Community College Hosts HIRED Career Fair
Businesses, government organizations, law enforcement, health agencies and others were on hand for the HIRED (Helping Individuals Reach Employment Destinations) Career Fair at Halifax Community College (HCC) on March 19. A resounding success, the event focused on connecting students and job seekers with employers… Continue Reading “Halifax Community College Hosts HIRED Career Fair”
Local Leaders Tour Roseburg Facility
Roseburg Forest Products recently welcomed local leaders and economic development partners for an exclusive and behind-the-scenes tour of Roanoke Valley Lumber, their newest state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Attendees experienced an up-close look at the company’s cutting-edge operations and the positive ripple effect it is creating… Continue Reading “Local Leaders Tour Roseburg Facility”
Halifax County Commissioners Recognize Weldon Mills Distillery
The Halifax County Board of Commissioners recognized the owners of Weldon Mills Distillery for its outstanding achievement of being named the 2024 Small Business of the Year by Business NC Magazine. In making the presentation, Vernon Bryant, Chairman of the Halifax County Board of… Continue Reading “Halifax County Commissioners Recognize Weldon Mills Distillery”
2025 Economic Impact of the Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (IXA)
The Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (IXA) plays a pivotal role in bolstering our local economy. According to the 2025 North Carolina: The State of Aviation report, IXA supports approximately 140 jobs and 29 based aircraft. The airport facilitates around 20,900 operations annually, contributing significantly to… Continue Reading “2025 Economic Impact of the Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (IXA)”
Weldon Mills Distillery – Business NC 2024 Small Business of the Year
Weldon Mills Distillery has been named Business North Carolina’s 2024 Small Business of the Year, marking a significant milestone for this rapidly growing enterprise. Since its inception in 2018, the distillery has garnered national acclaim for its award-winning bourbon and innovative approach to spirit… Continue Reading “Weldon Mills Distillery – Business NC 2024 Small Business of the Year”
Heaton Construction Expands to Halifax Industrial Center
Heaton Construction Company is expanding its footprint in Halifax County with the construction of a new 15,000-square-foot operations center near Interstate 95, just off NC Highway 903 at the Halifax Industrial Center. Earlier this year, the Halifax County Board of Commissioners approved an economic… Continue Reading “Heaton Construction Expands to Halifax Industrial Center”
Tesla Expands Super Charging Infrastructure At I-95 in Halifax County
Tesla is making a major investment in Halifax County with the construction of a 48-stall addition to the 20 super charging stations at the Oasis Travel Center at Exit 168 on Interstate 95. This expansion makes the Oasis location the largest on the East… Continue Reading “Tesla Expands Super Charging Infrastructure At I-95 in Halifax County”
Halifax Community College Hosts Apprenticeship Summit
The Halifax County Economic Development Commission (HCEDC) and Northampton County Economic Development recently co-sponsored the 2024 Apprenticeship Summit hosted by Halifax Community College (HCC). The event, held as part of National Apprenticeship Week, brought together business and industry leaders from across the region to… Continue Reading “Halifax Community College Hosts Apprenticeship Summit”
Hotel Construction Advances – Longhorn Steakhouse Planning Restaurant Location
Construction of the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites continues at Interstate 95 Exit 173 in Weldon. Installation of water, sewer, roads and drainage improvements for the hotel and the I-95 Commerce Park is underway by Rightmyer Machine Rentals of Roanoke Rapids. Developed by… Continue Reading “Hotel Construction Advances – Longhorn Steakhouse Planning Restaurant Location”
Halifax Corporate Park Receives Industrial Site Certification
The North Carolina Department of Commerce Certified Sites Steering Committee has approved the certification of the Halifax Corporate Park. The Halifax Corporate Park is a 700 acre county-owned industrial park located on NC Highway 561 and adjacent to the Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport. Being designated… Continue Reading “Halifax Corporate Park Receives Industrial Site Certification”
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