Beaufort County Committee of 100 Job Creation Project

Organization:

Beaufort County Committee of 100, Ltd.

Amount:

$390,000.00

Program Area:

Economic Stimulus Program

County of Applicant:

Beaufort

Year:

2003

Description:

This Golden LEAF grant will combine with funds from the NC One Fund and US CAIP funds to purchase and upfit the former Lowes building in Washington. This building will in turn be leased at fair market value to Prettl Noma for the location of their US manufacturing operations. Prettl Noma is a German supplier of Bosch Corporation in New Bern. This project will result in the creation of 84 new jobs in the Beaufort County area. Golden LEAF funds will also be used to supplement the training services offered by Beaufort Community College for prospective employees.

Contact:

Mr. Tommy G. Thompson705 Page RoadWashington, North Carolina 27889(252) 946-2285

Areas Served:

Beaufort

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