The Burke County Commissioners added honey to the pot on Sept. 21, when they voted unanimously to approve an incentive package for “Project Ice Bear,” an unidentified company that’s expected to bring 37 jobs and nearly $17 million in total capital investment to the county.
The Burke County Commissioners added honey to the pot on Sept. 21, when they voted unanimously to approve an incentive package for “Project Ice Bear,” an unidentified company that’s expected to bring 37 jobs and nearly $17 million in total capital investment to the county.
Phil Boggan with NC Commerce recently hosted Glen Alpine's first working group session for the six-month long economic development strategic planning process.
Phil Boggan with NC Commerce recently hosted Glen Alpine's first working group session for the six-month long economic development strategic planning process.
Now that grading has been completed at Drexel's 100-acre industrial site, Town Manager Bill Carroll and Burke Development Inc.'s Brandon Ruppe provide insight into how they will market the site to companies.
Now that grading has been completed at Drexel's 100-acre industrial site, Town Manager Bill Carroll and Burke Development Inc.'s Brandon Ruppe provide insight into how they will market the site to companies.
Since becoming county manager in 2023, Brian Epley has pushed to build momentum in Burke’s almost-stagnant economy. Too few homes and inadequate infrastructure, however, are roadblocks to economic growth.
The move is part of a broader attempt to boost economic development in Glen Alpine, according to town leaders, who plan to create a 5-year strategic plan with the help of North Carolina Commerce.
Since becoming county manager in 2023, Brian Epley has pushed to build momentum in Burke’s almost-stagnant economy. Too few homes and inadequate infrastructure, however, are roadblocks to economic growth.
