Carolinas Gateway moves into new downtown home

Carolinas Gateway moves into new downtown home

By WILLIAM F. WEST Staff Writer Aug 16, 2020 “The area’s business and industrial recruiter is operating in a new location in the heart of Rocky Mount. The Carolinas Gateway Partnership a few weeks ago moved into space on the second floor of a building abutting...
A sleepy North Carolina city flexes its logistics muscle

A sleepy North Carolina city flexes its logistics muscle

Mark Solomon Friday, August 7, 2020 “Nestled in the state’s rural northeast corner, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is known to many travelers as four exits on Interstate 95. Not many would imagine it being a major distribution center (DC) player. They may want to...
State grants to help promote businesses

State grants to help promote businesses

From Contributed Reports “The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina has grant resources to help small businesses exhibit in virtual international trade shows at a time when COVID-19 has shut down in-person events and caused many countries to...
Economic interest Remains High In Edgecombe County

Economic interest Remains High In Edgecombe County

Written By John H. Walker “According to officials with Carolinas Gateway Partnership, there is a great deal of ongoing interest in Tarboro and Edgecombe County. “We’re fielding a great number of inquiries,” explained Gateways CEO Norris Tolson. “The consultants...