The military veteran owners of MIL2ATP, Inc (Military to Airline Transport Pilot) in Wayne County started the only operation in the world that offers a full military-to-airline transition course. The course is designed to enable military veterans transitioning out of service an opportunity to earn credentials that will lead to… read more
Manufacturing is one of the top employers in North Carolina. The Golden LEAF Foundation supports the growth of business and industry to create new jobs in rural, tobacco-dependent areas by providing necessary public infrastructure and workforce training. In June, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $2.2 million to Rockingham… read more
Healthcare, a critical economic driver in rural communities, is persevering through the pandemic thanks to partnerships, innovation, and practical leadership. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bakersville Community Medical Clinic, Inc. (BCMC), a regional health group, was experiencing tremendous growth in Mitchell and Yancey counties. [caption id="attachment_3855" align="alignleft" width="293"] The… read more
The good work of past Golden LEAF grant recipients continues to make an impact on the lives of North Carolina’s workers, farmers, and frontline public servants even during unprecedented and challenging times. While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many economic and personal hardships throughout the state, it has also spurred… read more
Providers are moving to telehealth to increase access to quality health services and reduce required travel for patients. Residents of the Martin-Tyrrell-Washington (MTW) region had such a demand for behavioral health services that the health department provided gas cards to pay for travel to specialists in neighboring counties. In February… read more
Southern Johnston County is emerging as a furniture market destination - attracting companies that build and support furniture manufacturing along with new showrooms that feature products. Recently, Broad River Retail, LLC, the largest independently owned Ashley HomeStore, announced plans to open a corporate campus and distribution center in the Town… read more
Manufacturing continues to be one of North Carolina’s top business sectors. While many companies are attracted to the state's urban areas, the Golden LEAF Foundation works to help the recruitment of manufacturers to rural and economically distressed areas by providing the economic tools businesses need to grow. Without adequate infrastructure in… read more
The Golden LEAF Foundation recently awarded almost $11 million to Vidant Health Foundation to fund major equipment as part of a new state-of-the-art Vidant Cancer Care at the Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Tower in Greenville. [caption id="attachment_660" align="alignleft" width="300"] Rajen Patel is a physicist with Vidant Radiation Oncology who… read more
Golden LEAF supports growing beer manufacturing industry Beer manufacturing is a booming industry in North Carolina. The annual economic impact of North Carolina-produced craft beer is estimated at $791 million, which supports more than 10,000 jobs in the state, according to the NC Craft Brewers Guild. Sierra Nevada and New… read more
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