The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to provide funds to assist with a training initiative to accommodate the expansion of a wire and cable manufacturer with a facility in Edgecombe County. The expansion will increase production at the Edgecombe facility by 164%, taking the plant to maximum capacity through machinery relocations, hiring up to 145 employees and retaining of 220 employees. Training will be delivered through a partnership with Edgecombe Community College and skills attained will be transferable.