In 2020, a partnership between several economic development entities helped bring quality jobs to a new industrial park in Henderson County.

“The Economic Investment Fund of Henderson County and the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development had the strategic vision to create an industrial park that would bring capital investment and quality jobs to the area,” said Brittany Brady, President and CEO of Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development.

On March 4, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton spoke at the groundbreaking of Blue Ridge Community College’s new automated greenhouse. In

By Kaitlyn Kornegay, Golden LEAF External Affairs Intern In June 2020, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors approved funding for Men and Women United for

In 2020, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $500,000 to Southeastern Community College through the Community-Based Grants Initiative to help solve a critical shortage

Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton attended the recent ribbon cutting for the Crump Group’s Crump Naturals plant in Nashville. Crump Naturals

According to a study released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, about 100,000 registered nurses left the workforce during the past two

Employers in Johnston County have indicated a need to fill more than 100 existing and 130 new fabrication positions. In 2020, the Golden LEAF Foundation

Golden LEAF supports agriculture projects as an economic development engine. Funding for agriculture projects have supported the development of new crops, expanded markets for agriculture

By Brynn Fann, Program Officer In fall 2021, the N.C. General Assembly appropriated $25 million to the Golden LEAF Foundation to award funds to units

In 2020, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1 million through the Community-Based Grants Initiative to Sampson Community College to support the Sampson Trades