Regional Newsletter

In the News

Lenoir County Manufacturers Association Meets With School System

Discussing the outstanding initiatives and achievements within the Lenoir County School system and its impacts on the regions future workforce.

Heritage Family Health and Wellness, PA Holds Ribbon Cutting

Grant helps Greene County Health-Wellness Center expand to meet demand.

EDR’s Julie Graham Named Scholarship Recipient

Learn more about those who received the North Carolina Economic Development Association’s NCCED Scholarship.

Journey 360 CTE Pilot Program and Tours

Tours expose select Greene, Lenoir, and Jones County High School students to local career opportunities.

Wayne County Leadership Institute Tour

Department leaders throughout Wayne County Government gain a greater knowledge of economic efforts throught tour.

EDR Staff Attend NCEDA Spring Conference 

EDR's Mark Pope and Julie Graham joined over 400 other economic development professionals for the NCEDA Spring Conference.

East Carolina University Instructors

Tour North Carolina Global TransPark

ECU's Purple and Gold Bus Tour, encourages partnerships and research with long-term benefits for Eastern North Carolina. 

STEM Group Tours

Spirit AeroSystems of Kinston

Recent tour of Spirit AeroSystems facility exemplifies commitment to

nurturing a skilled workforce within the EDR region.

Up Coming Events

2024 RIME Expo - April 17th

RIME is the Regional Industry and Manufacturing Expo, where all high school students within Greene, Jones, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties learn about local industrial and manufacturing careers. This years event will be on April 17, 2024, at the North Carolina Global TransPark.

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce

2024 Career Expo and Job Fair

The Maxwell Center, 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC

April 9, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Public Is Invited!

Lenoir Community College’s Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center presents AAMC Career Spotlight sessions! These sessions inform attendees about the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing programs at LCC.

Product Development Updates

ParkEast Industrial Park - Wayne County

The exterior of the 30K shell building is complete with entrance doors and windows installed. Site work is ongoing. Click the link below to see how this building can meet your industry's needs!

The 50K shell building's exterior and site are nearing completion. Click the link below to see how this building can meet your industry's needs!

ParkEast Access Road Construction Update

The new road connecting Gateway Drive and McLain Street is underway, with Ivey Drive joining at its midpoint is progressing well. This will enhance accessibility and provide a crucial emergency exit route for the park's tenants.

Hwy 70 West Industrial Park - Lenoir County

The pad site is complete! If you are searching for a new location for your expanding or new industry, click the link below for more information and request building plans.

Interstate 587 Business Park

Seeking the ideal distribution center location? Look no further! This new industrial park in Greene County is adjacent to Hwy 264 with easy access to I-587. The park is zoned for industrial which allows a variety of uses. 

About the Region

The NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region (NCGTPEDR) was established with the goal of fostering a collaborative and strategic approach to economic growth. By forging contractual relationships with Greene, Lenoir, Wayne Counties, and the NC Global TransPark, we have formed a powerful partnership aimed at attracting and retaining businesses in eastern NC. Through our relentless efforts in marketing the region and highlighting its numerous strengths such as its vibrant community, exceptional quality of life, and robust military bases, we proudly showcase eastern NC as an ideal destination for business, industries, and economic investors.

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