Photo provided by Bladen County Economic DevelopmentVectorTex USA, LLC, a product developer and technology company, will create 44 new jobs in Bladen County. The company will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown. ...
MST Rebar Inc.’s flagship product, MST-BAR®, is a corrosion-resistant alternative to traditional steel rebar. It is lighter, safer to handle and easier to install without compromising performance. Photo courtesy of MST Rebar.MST Rebar Inc., a fibergl ...
UNC Pembroke hosted its first-ever Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo last week, bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders from across the region for a day of hands-on learning, networking and innovation in 3D p ...
Image courtesy of FCEDCOn Monday, Sept. 22, Council heard a request from FCEDC President & CEO Robert Van Geons to consider providing a $327,487 incentive grant from the City, to be paid in annual installments over five years for Project Superman ...
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched its first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America’s small manufacturers, which make up 98% of all U.S. manufacturers. The 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving C ...
Photo provided by Hope Mills Chamber of CommerceRollease Acmeda, a worldwide company in the window covering industry, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 4, 2025. This event marks the beginning of its operations at the new state-of-the-art facil ...
LG Textile Corp, a fabric developer and premium apparel manufacturer, has selected a site in Clinton, North Carolina for its new cut and sew facility. This expansion marks a significant step in the company’s commitment towards producing 100% USA-made ...
The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners approved an economic development incentive for “Project Shade” at their meeting on June 16. “Project Shade” refers to a United States headquartered company that is considering 103 Tom Starling Road for a new manu ...
Despite its appearance, hog sludge actually has no odor. The anaerobic digestion process in the lagoon has broken down all of the odor in the material so that when Phinite extracts it to bring it to the drying facility it doesn’t smell. Photo by GFBJ ...
Jamel Williams transitioned from active military duty to the civilian workforce in 2018. He entered into the field of real estate with the hope of helping other military personnel find their home, as he knew from firsthand experience the challenge th
From Concept to Capability panelists (L to R) Dr. Paul Baker principal deputy (A) of the Army Science Division Army Research Office, Klinton Snead, extramural staff director for the Army Research Office, panel moderator Phil Williams, VP of corporate
Photo by Tierra Mallorca / Unsplash Buying a house is not for the weak. This year, my husband and I decided to begin the hunt for a home. When I tell you January was one of the most stressful times in my life, I mean it from the bottom of m
