As we are wishing Stephen Barrington the best in Harnett County as he ends his tenure with Sampson County on the 14th, Ray Jordan will serve as Interim Economic Development Director. We are very fortunate to have his leadership at the helm.
Stephen, it has been my pleasure working with you over the past four years! Best wishes in your new role!
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) Marketing and Relationship Manager Sampson County is growing! The Office of Economic Development offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a professional, fast-paced environment focused on improving the quality of life for all citizens. We are seeking a problem-solver with progressively responsible experience in community development, planning, marketing, or a related field. The preferred candidate will be a results-driven, eager to learn, creative, team player with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities encompass administrative tasks as well as research, analytics, presentation, and marketing. A relative degree from an accredited college or university and demonstrated experience will ensure thoughtful consideration of qualifications. https://lnkd.in/ezT2QSrk
“Sampson County Economic Development looks forward to partnering with Regional Rail, LLC to bolster rail opportunities for Sampson County as well as its existing industrial base,” stated Ray Jordan, Interim Director, Sampson County Economic Development. For more information, contact: Chris Spiceland, Vice President Marketing & Sales, Regional-Rail LLC., (484) 502-6133.
Congratulations to Star Communications. Sampson County is super fortunate to have Star Communications serve our county. They continue to seek funding opportunities to expand fiber to every household and every business.
Congratulations to CarolinaLink member Star Communications on receiving a $24.9 million ReConnect Grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ReConnect Program! The grant will allow Star Communications to bring fiber optic Internet to approximately 2,674 residents, 84 businesses, 117 farms and four educational facilities in Bladen, Columbus and Sampson counties. Great job Star Communications on working to bring high-speed Internet to more rural communities in North Carolina! #ruralbroadband #carolinalink #reconnectprogram #ruralnc #columbuscountync #sampsoncountync #bladencountync
Senator Thom Tillis announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be awarding $24.9 million to North Carolina to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network to provide high-speed internet. This network will benefit 2,674 people, 84 businesses, 117 farms, and four educational facilities in Bladen, Columbus, and Sampson Counties. https://lnkd.in/gTep39Jj
Mary Mack's Hawaiian Shaved Ice is featured on Good Morning America's "Steals & Deals" today! HUGE congratulations to Gary Mac Herring and Mary Mack’s for this excellent accomplishment. We are so excited and happy for you! https://lnkd.in/eTX7HHq2
We are super proud of the City of Clinton's local officers for establishing such an engaging kids' program. ...A case study on being community.
THIS!!! Today was the City of Clinton's Police Camp Day 2. The kids had a great time fishing with officers, building relationships, and making memories. In the afternoon, Detectives gave a lesson on narcotics and the dangers of drug use. A local restaurant provided lunch. #buildingcommunity
R&R Brewing, to be located in downtown Clinton, will be Sampson County's first brewery. https://lnkd.in/ekKPXJYj #economicdevelopment #workforcedevelopment
We are very proud of the Trades emphasis Sampson Community College has to support local industry. https://lnkd.in/ddeN9cvb #economicdevelopment #workforcedevelopment
Workforce is North Carolina's secret weapon. Congratulations to North Carolina for this repeat award. It takes amazing collaboration across federal, state, and local organizations. Thank you to all of North Carolina's education and training organizations, and employers who inform our education and training partners on in-demand, hard-to-fill, and emerging credentials needed for the workplace. Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board, NCWorks, NC Workforce Development Leadership Initiative, North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards, North Carolina Department of Commerce, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), North Carolina Community College System, The Golden LEAF Foundation, NC Rural Center, Sampson Community College, Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce, Sampson County Schools, Clinton City Schools, Clinton, NC, North Carolina State University https://lnkd.in/gMc7Qh8v #education #economicdevelopment #workforcedevelopment #training
North Carolina Certified Economic Developer
10moCongratulations Ray from the team at the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region !