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The Future of the Traditional Shopping MallHas the “Death of the Mall” Been Exaggerated?
Is the shine off shopping malls? In the face of stiff competition from e-commerce sites and big box stores, these once-ubiquitous retail spaces have lost much of their economic and cultural clout in...
Best Laid PlansBetting on the Future With Scenario Planning
Succeeding in today’s often precarious, chaotic economic climate requires business owners to both foresee and adapt quickly to various challenges and opportunities. Scenario planning, an integrated...
Keeping North Carolina Competitive for 60 YearsNorth Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA)
For six decades, the North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA) has helped strengthen the professional network, policy environment, and partnerships that support North Carolina’s...
Eight Years of Impact: How Iredell EDC Helped Transform Economic Development in Iredell CountyIredell Economic Development Corporation
When the Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) was established in 2018, it marked a pivotal moment in the history of economic development in Iredell County, North Carolina....
A Sense of PlaceTown of Tarboro, North Carolina
“Tarboro is small enough where everyone knows who you are but big enough for varied daily activities,” says Town of Tarboro Mayor, Tate Mayo. “We have a rich history that dates back to 1760 that...
Small-Town Charm, Big-City AccessVance County, North Carolina
As Economic Development Director of the Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission, Ferdinand Rouse (CEcD) is happy to share the many assets found in this charming North Carolina county....
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McCain Foods to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods’ potato processing unit
As McCain Foods seeks to strengthen its manufacturing network in India, it has come to an agreement to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods’ modern, purpose-built frozen potato processing business in...
Government pushes back on Stelco layoffs
U.S.-owned Stelco announced plans to lay off up to 500 workers in Hamilton and Nanticoke, Ontario as it idled its cold mill and coating departments, another major hit for Canadian steelmakers as the...