Job Creation for Greene County

Organization:

County of Greene

Amount:

$425,000.00

Program Area:

Economic Stimulus Program

County of Applicant:

Greene

Year:

2003

Description:

The purpose of this Golden L.E.A.F. grant is to assist Greene County with infrastructure improvements related to job creation opportunities and expenditures by the County for educational programs offered through Lenoir Community College. Golden LEAF funds will thereby enable the County to locate a 1,000-cell close security prison that will be operated by the North Carolina Department of Corrections. The project will bring over 400 jobs to Greene County and the surrounding area. Future expansion plans include a regional medical/mental health facility and could result in an additional 100 to 200 jobs.

Contact:

Mr. Chris Roberson229 Kingold Blvd.Snow Hill, North Carolina 28580(252) 747-5801

Areas Served:

Greene

Any project more than a couple of years old may not reflect current Board priorities.
Please contact a staff member with any questions.