Vance County wins jobs, community partner with MAKO Medical Laboratories
In December 2017, the Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors awarded Vance County $522,987 through the Economic Catalyst Program to purchase equipment that is being
Cleveland Community College starts heavy equipment operator program to help solve employer workforce needs in Western NC
Six employers in the region served by Cleveland Community College have forecasted the need for at least 160 new heavy equipment operator job openings over
Executive Director of Wayne County Executive Jetport shares Golden LEAF funding experiences with Community-Based Grants Initiative Gathering attendees
On April 19, 2022, the Golden LEAF Foundation held a Community-Based Grants Initiative Gathering for the Southeast Prosperity Zone in Jacksonville. The approximately 100 attendees
Golden LEAF awards $40 million for transformative project
The Governor announced on Monday that Toyota will build its first North American battery manufacturing plant for a new generation of vehicles in North Carolina.
Hospital in Franklin County creating jobs, providing increased access to healthcare
The healthcare industry remains a major economic engine in rural, tobacco-dependent, and economically distressed communities. The Golden LEAF Foundation supports the healthcare industry by funding
Golden LEAF prioritizes job creation and economic investment to support North Carolina’s economy
This year, the Golden LEAF Foundation Board adopted a long-term strategic plan to serve as a roadmap for the next few years. During the process,
Hundreds of jobs in western N.C. thanks to Blue Ridge Community College workforce pipeline
When GF Linamar, a light metal foundry, was looking for a place to locate, Blue Ridge Community College provided all the right tools to help
Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters connects to town sewer to expand, create new jobs
Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters, a summer camp and conference center located in rural Cherokee County, is working on an expansion thanks to moving from septic to
City of Wilson sparks innovation and entrepreneurship with dedicated workspace
A unique coworking and entrepreneurial space called the Gig East Exchange has helped businesses grow in the City of Wilson even during the pandemic, creating
Medical laboratory company surpasses job creation goals in Vance County
Mako Medical Laboratories, a medical testing company, is one of the first companies from Raleigh to expand to Vance County. Not only has it survived