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The Crump Group will create 160 jobs and invest $13.2 million in Nash County"I am proud to welcome The Crump Group to Nash County and am excited for the incredible impact they will make on our county's economic success story," Chairman Robbie Davis said. "Nash County...

Less than a decade ago, the economic malaise in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, was tangible. Rocky Mount Mills, a big cotton mill that had given the town its identity, had shut down in 1996, costing the area hundreds of jobs. Downtown was deserted. Nobody was hiring....

Nash County Board of Commissioners and Nash County Department of Economic Development join localities and states nationwide to increase awareness of the work economic developers do and the positive impact they have on local economies. Nash County is marking National...

Cummins announced today a strategic, multimillion-dollar investment in Rocky Mount Engine Plant (RMEP) in Whitakers, N.C. The mid-range diesel and natural gas engine plant produces engines for more than 500 customers and is a major employer in Nash County with more...

Nash County and the world faced an unprecedented year in 2020 due to the challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic. The emergence of the coronavirus sped up the need to increase cold storage and shipping capabilities, according to national site location consultants, which has well-positioned Nash County to serve these needs thanks to the county’s location to the Research Triangle and proximity to all major markets along the I-95 corridor.

North Carolina’s network of 72 publicly owned airports, and the aviation and aerospace assets that rely on them, help move the state forward by creating jobs, supporting business growth and connecting people and companies to markets around the globe. North Carolina’s...

The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization, gave Nash UNC Health Care an A performance rating for Fall 2020. The Leapfrog Group's survey provides insight into the quality and safety of hospitals, working with national experts to establish appropriate...

Rocky Mount, Nash County's largest municipality, is going to be home to a re-opened manufacturing site. Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of vinyl windows and siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing and wall systems, and metal accessories....

Nash County worked with the North Carolina consulting firm, Economic Leadership, to develop a strategic action agenda to guide the department’s focus and work. The report assesses the community product, including infrastructure, workforce, and housing; anticipates...