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It was great to hear and see manufacturing in North Carolina! On Thursday, Feb 11th, I went to the Wirthwein manufacturing facility in New Bern, NC, with the regional manager serving eastern North Carolina for NC State Industry Expansion Solutions, Alex Easley. We met...
Show Your Computer Some Love: National Clean Out Your Computer Day
In recognition of National Clean Out Your Computer Day on Monday, Feb 14, 2022, show some love to your computers and digital devices. Set aside some time to delete unnecessary programs, clear out that recycle bin, and perform a full system scan. Regular maintenance of...
Is Your Snack Food Made in North Carolina?
I think there is a football game today. Something like that. And I have a hankering for snack food - the saltier the better. And with perfect timing, the Census Bureau has provided data on the state of snack food manufacturing in the United States. There are 717...
Record Setting Cyber Attacks in North Carolina
North Carolina scored on several record-setting events in 2021. Last year saw a record number of businesses created: over 178,000 new businesses! 2021 saw a record number of visitors to state parks: 22.8 million visitors! However, not all the state’s 2021 records are favorable.
NC State Wilson, ZTE Part of Major DoD Grant to Develop High-Tech Military Textiles
The Wilson College of Textiles, including its Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE), is playing a large, actionable role in supporting the U.S. military with high-tech textile innovations through the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (DMCSP).
Modern Textile Case Studies – Innovation and Technology in NC
What is a Case Study? Case studies are used to examine real-world problems and solutions in daily business operations. From case studies, researchers, start-ups and founders can identify best practices, share strategies, and lessons learned within various industries...
Made in North Carolina Gift Guide
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays, and it’s a thrill to see Made in America gift guides making the rounds. I have seen at least three in the last few weeks. I would be remiss if I did not highlight a list of gift ideas that are made in North Carolina....
These are a Few of My Favorite Things…That I May Not Be Able to Get this Holiday Season
It’s the week of Thanksgiving, and I am rubbing my hands together in glee, anticipating turkey, dressing, a zillion sides, maybe a slice of pie or cake if I have room. And the next few weeks are packed with holidays. Maybe you’ll celebrate with the lights from a tree...