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Grants Awarded | 2003-2004 Economic Stimulus Awards
 The Golden Leaf Foundation is pleased to announce that the
following North Carolina
non profits and government entities were awarded economic stimulus grants in the last grant cycle.
Click on the North Carolina map icon for each grant recipient to obtain a map of the counties
served by that grant.
Jobs Development
| Grantee | Carolina's Gateway Partnership |
| Contact | Oppie Jordan
Vice President
427 Falls Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252-442-0114
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| Project Title | Last Mile |
| Grant Amount | $400,000 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to provide funds to assist with a training initiative to accommodate the expansion of a wire and cable manufacturer with a facility in Edgecombe County. The expansion will increase production at the Edgecombe facility by 164%, taking the plant to maximum capacity through machinery relocations, hiring up to 145 employees and retaining of 220 employees. Training will be delivered through a partnership with Edgecombe Community College and skills attained will be transferable.
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| Service Area |
Edgecombe County
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| Grantee | East Carolina University |
| Contact | Dr. Emilie Kane
East Carolina University
2200 S. Charles Boulevard, Suite 2906
Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: (252) 328-6452
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| Project Title | GMP Training for Analytical Laboratory Workers in the Biopharma Industry |
| Grant Amount | $250,000 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to support the development of a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training facility for new and existing workers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnical and life science industries. This lab will be used to provide GMP training that addresses analytical and validation (quality control) requirements for pharmaceutical processes, including entry level training for bio- pharma lab workers in GMP skills training to meet the needs of industry companies in the area, and provide a pool of skilled workers as an incentive for bio-pharma companies to come to or remain in N.C. The project will result in the creation of 50 new positions at Metrics and DSM and upgrade skills for 90 existing employees.
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| Service Area |
Beaufort, Pitt, Wilson, Wayne, Martin, Greene, Nash, Lenoir, Washington, Bertie, Carteret, Craven, Edgecombe |
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| Grantee | Greene County Economic Development |
| Contact | Mr. Chris Roberson - Assistant County Manager
229 Kingold Blvd., Suite D
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Phone: (252) 747-3446
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| Project Title | Tile Restoration, Inc. |
| Grant Amount | $40,980.00 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Greene County with the expansion of Tile Restoration, Inc. Grant funds are to be used to support community college training activities as required by the company for the creation and retention of 97 jobs.
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| Service Area |
Greene |
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| Grantee | Industrial Opportunities, Inc. |
| Contact | Mr. Tom O'Brien
Industrial Opportunities, Inc.
PO Box 1649
Andrews, NC 28901
Phone: (828) 321-4875
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| Project Title | Opportunities to Work - Phase II |
| Grant Amount | $125,000 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Industrial Opportunities, Inc. with purchasing equipment necessary to manufacture 300,000 duffle bags for a U.S. Military contract valued at $4,686,000.00. The project will create 20 new jobs and retain another 63 at this non-profit organization.
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| Service Area |
Cherokee, Graham, Clay |
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| Grantee | Pitt County Development Commission |
| Contact | Mr. John Chaffee
Pitt County Development Commission
111 S. Washington St.
Greenville, NC 27835-0837
Phone: (252)758-1989
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| Project Title | Technical Infrastructure for Biotechnology Companies |
| Grant Amount | $311,000 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Pitt County with the installation of essential biotechnology infrastructure needed for upgrades to the Pitt County Technology Enterprise Center that will result in two companies, Ecotcelle, Inc. and Hemocellular Therapeutics, locating new research, development and manufacturing facilities in the center. These companies will create more than 69 jobs high paying jobs over a 5-year period. Funds will be used to upfit and equip 3,285 sq. ft. of space in the incubator for lease at fair market value.
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| Service Area |
Pitt |
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| Grantee | Sampson Community College |
| Contact | Ms. Billie C. Eure - Dean of Continuing Education
PO Box 318
Clinton, NC 28329-0318
Phone: (910) 592-8081
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| Project Title | Garland Shirt Company: A Pressing Initiative |
| Grant Amount | $200,000.00 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Sampson Community College with the purchase of state-of-the-art pressing and embroidery equipment necessary for the establishment of a training program for incumbent and new workers at the Garland Shirt Company and other apparel companies in the county. The commitment of the college, county and industry to establish training on the new equipment will retain and upgrade over 300 employees and ensure the viability of the textile industry in the county. |
| Service Area |
Bladen, Duplin, Sampson |
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Pre-Development
| Grantee | County of Wilkes |
| Contact | Mr. Gary L. Page - County Manager
110 North Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Phone: (336) 651-7300
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| Project Title | Sewer Extension to CertainTeed |
| Grant Amount | $150,000.00 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to help Wilkes County retain 500 manufacturing jobs at two neighboring facilities through the extension of sewer service to the industrial area where both facilities are located. The infrastructure extension would relieve a wastewater storage problem impacting operations at both manufacturers. Workers impacted by this project live in Wilkes, Surry, Yadkin counties and the surrounding area. Funds from this grant would be used to defray costs associated with engineering design, permitting, construction inspection, administration and equipment purchase to extend sewer lines from the Town of North Wilkesboro along NC Highway 268 to the industrial area. |
| Service Area |
Wilkes
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| Grantee | North Carolina's Northeast Economic Development Foundation, Inc. |
| Contact | Rick Watson
President & CEO
119 West Water St.
Edenton, NC 27932
252-482-4333
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| Project Title | Littleton Job Creation Project (Window Fashion Resource) |
| Grant Amount | $376,150 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist the North Carolina's Northeast Economic Development Foundation in its efforts to recruit a wooden blind and shutter manufacturer to a vacant textile manufacturing building to be owned by the Town of Littleton. Golden LEAF funds will be used for the building's improvement and upfit. |
| Service Area |
Halifax County |
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| Grantee | Town of Beaufort |
| Contact | Terri Parker-Eakes
Town Manager
PO Box 390
Beaufort, NC 28516-0390
252-728-2141
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| Project Title | Project Ocean |
| Grant Amount | $200,000.00 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to provide funds to assist the Town of Beaufort with providing water and sewer service to an area of Carteret County that is home to the County's largest manufacturing employer, thereby helping the community to retain the industry and the majority of the industry's employment base. |
| Service Area |
Carteret County |
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| Grantee | Town of Windsor |
| Contact | Ms. Cathy Scott - Economic Development Associate
PO Box 508
Windsor, NC 27983
Phone: (252) 482-4333
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| Project Title | Windsor/Bertie Infrastructure Improvements Project |
| Grant Amount | $300,000.00 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist with public infrastructure improvements necessary for the creation of 400+ jobs in Bertie County. Golden LEAF funds will enable the County and Town to locate in the Windsor area a 1,000-cell close security prison that will be operated by the North Carolina Department of Corrections. |
| Service Area |
Bertie
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Cluster Initiative
| Grantee | North Carolina Biotechnology Center |
| Contact | Dr. Leslie M. Alexandre - President
15 T.W. Alexander Drive
PO Box 13547
RTP, NC 27709-3547
Phone: 919-541-9366
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| Project Title | Preparation of a Strategic Plan for Biotechnology Development Statewide in North Carolina |
| Grant Amount | $200,000.00 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist the NC Biotechnology Center with the development of a long-term strategic plan to guide North Carolina's investments in biotechnology. The strategic planning process undertaken by the Biotech Center for the state will provide vision and a framework to ensure the state remains a leading international site for biotechnology and make certain that the economic and social benefits from the industry extend to rural North Carolinians and to women and people of color. |
| Service Area |
Statewide |
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| Grantee | Piedmont Community College |
| Contact | Dr. Paula M. Butler
PO Box 1197
Roxboro, NC 27573
Phone: (336) 599-1181
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| Project Title | Person Automotive Cluster Training (PACT) Program |
| Grant Amount | $100,000.00 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist with the implementation of the Person Automotive Cluster Training project which is designed to positively impact the retention and expansion of employment opportunities within Person County's automotive industry cluster. The project will assist with the retention of 1,982 jobs and creation of 25 new positions and help cluster industries to stay competitive, by providing targeted training initiatives in: (1) Lean Manufacturing, (2) Basic Hydraulics/Pneumatics, (3) Industrial Maintenance, (4) Industrial and Electrical Troubleshooting, (5) Supervisory Development, and (6) WorkKeys/Keytrain Pre or Post Employment Assessment. |
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Person |
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Site Certification
| Grantee | Anson County |
| Contact | Mr. Kevin Gullette
Anson County
114 North Greene Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
Phone: (704) 694-2796
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| Project Title | Flynt, Jordan and Genesis Site Certifications |
| Grant Amount | $21,663 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Anson County with costs associated with site certification for three industrial sites, Flynt, Jordan and Genesis, through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Anson |
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| Grantee | Cleveland County |
| Contact | Mr. Scott Darnell - Senior Vice President of Economic Development
311 East Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28151
Phone: (704) 487-8521
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| Project Title | Cleveland County Industrial Park |
| Grant Amount | $5,000.00 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Cleveland County with costs associated with site certification for the Cleveland County Industrial Park through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Cleveland
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| Grantee | North Carolina's Eastern Region |
| Contact | Mrs. Sylvia J. Nesbitt
3802 Highway 58 North
Kinston, NC 28504
Phone: (252) 522-2400
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| Project Title | US-70 West Industrial Park Phase II |
| Grant Amount | $32,175 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist North Carolina's Eastern Region and Lenoir County with costs associated with site certification at the US 70 West Industrial Park Phase II through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Lenoir
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| Grantee | North Carolina's Eastern Region |
| Contact | Mrs. Sylvia J. Nesbitt
3802 Highway 58 North
Kinston, NC 28504
Phone: (252) 522-2400
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| Project Title | Wilson Corporate Park |
| Grant Amount | $25,000 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist North Carolina's Eastern Region and Wilson County with costs associated with site certification at the Wilson Corporate Park through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Wilson
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| Grantee | North Carolina's Eastern Region |
| Contact | Mrs. Sylvia J. Nesbitt
3802 Highway 58 North
Kinston, NC 28504
Phone: (252) 522-2400
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| Project Title | Nashville Technology Park |
| Grant Amount | $9,025 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist North Carolina's Eastern Region and Nash County with costs associated with site certification at the Nashville Technology Park through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Nash
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| Grantee | North Carolina's Eastern Region |
| Contact | Mrs. Sylvia J. Nesbitt
3802 Highway 58 North
Kinston, NC 28504
Phone: (252) 522-2400
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| Project Title | Greene Industrial Park |
| Grant Amount | $25,350 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist North Carolina's Eastern Region and Greene County with costs associated with site certification at Greene Industrial Park through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification. |
| Service Area |
Greene
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| Grantee | North Carolina's Eastern Region |
| Contact | Mrs. Sylvia J. Nesbitt
3802 Highway 58 North
Kinston, NC 28504
Phone: (252) 522-2400
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| Project Title | Fountain Industrial Park |
| Grant Amount | $37,500 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist North Carolina's Eastern Region and Edgecombe County with costs associated with site certification at Fountain Industrial Park through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Edgecombe
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| Grantee | North Carolina's Northeast Economic Development Foundation, Inc. |
| Contact | Rick Watson
President & CEO
119 West Water St.
Edenton, NC 27932
252-482-4333
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| Project Title | Carolina's Northeast Region Phase II Certified Sites Program |
| Grant Amount | $121,250 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist the North Carolina's Northeast Economic Development Foundation with costs associated with site certification of six sites through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. The sites are located in Washington, Northampton and Chowan Counties. |
| Service Area |
Washington, Northampton, Chowan counties
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| Grantee | Raeford/Hoke Economic Development Commission |
| Contact | Donald Porter
101 N. Main St.
Raeford, NC 28376
910-875-6113
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| Project Title | Hoke County Industrial Site Certification |
| Grant Amount | $40,000 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist the Raeford/Hoke Economic Development Commission with costs associated with site certification at a 1,400- acre industrial park in Hoke County through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Hoke County |
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| Grantee | Robeson County |
| Contact | Mr. Kenneth N. Windley, Jr.
County of Robeson
701 N. Elm St.
Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: (910) 671-3022
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| Project Title | Robeson County Industrial Site Certification Program |
| Grant Amount | $48,750 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Robeson County with costs associated with site certification for three industrial sites, Biggs, Kings and St. Pauls, through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Robeson |
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| Grantee | Rowan County |
| Contact | Randy Harrell
Rowan County
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: (704) 637-5526
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| Project Title | Summit Corporate Center |
| Grant Amount | $7,157 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Rowan County with costs associated with site certification for two industrial sites, Summit Business Park and the Cline Site, through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Rowan |
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| Grantee | Sampson County |
| Contact | Scott T. Sauer
County Manager
435 Rowan Road
Clinton, NC 28328
910-592-6308
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| Project Title | Sampson County Sites Certification Project |
| Grant Amount | $16,230 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Sampson County with costs associated with site certification of two industrial sites through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Sampson County
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| Grantee | Stanly County |
| Contact | Mr. Jerry Myers - County Manager
201 South Second Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone: (704) 986-3683
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| Project Title | Bower Industrial Site |
| Grant Amount | $5,964 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Stanly County with costs associated with site certification of the 274-acre Bower Industrial Site through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Stanly
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| Grantee | Stanly County |
| Contact | Mr. Jerry Myers - County Manager
201 South Second Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone: (704) 986-3683
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| Project Title | Norwood Industrial Site |
| Grant Amount | $4,740 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Stanly County with costs associated with certification of the Norwood Industrial Site through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Stanly
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| Grantee | Stanly County |
| Contact | Mr. Jerry Myers - County Manager
201 South Second Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone: (704) 986-3683
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| Project Title | Industrial Ventures Site |
| Grant Amount | $5,000.00 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Stanly County with costs associated with certification of the Industrial Ventures Site through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Stanly
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| Grantee | Stanly County |
| Contact | Mr. Jerry Myers - County Manager
201 South Second Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone: (704) 986-3683
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| Project Title | Schad Airport Industrial Park Site |
| Grant Amount | $5,300.00 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Stanly County with costs associated with certification of the Schad Airport Industrial Park Site through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Stanly
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| Grantee | Vance County Economic Development Commission |
| Contact | Vance County Economic Development Commission
Benny Finch
Executive Director
PO Box 2017
Henderson, NC 27536
252-492-2094
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| Project Title | Certified Site - Vance County II |
| Grant Amount | $24,850 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist Vance County with costs associated with site certification at the Vance County II site through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Vance
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| Grantee | Western North Carolina Regional Economic Development Commission |
| Contact | Mr. Dale B. Carroll - President & CEO
3 General Aviation Drive
Fletcher, NC 28732
Phone: (828) 687-7234
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| Project Title | Preparing 125 Acres in McDowell County for N.C. Site Certification |
| Grant Amount | $36,700.00 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to help McDowell County certify Ashworth Road Industrial Park through the N.C. Dept. of Commerce Site Certification Program. The 125-acre property lies adjacent to I-40 at Exit 83. Beyond making the site marketable to new and expanding industry, certification of this site will also help retain an existing and expanding industry, Perfect Air Control, an HVAC parts manufacturer. The project will assist with the retention of 52 jobs and create an additional 100 jobs over a 3-year period. |
| Service Area |
McDowell |
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| Grantee | Western North Carolina Regional Economic Development Commission |
| Contact | Ms. Karen Hays
3 General Aviation Drive
Fletcher, NC 28732
Phone: (828) 687-7234
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| Project Title | Preparing 87 Acres in Rutherford County for N.C. Site Certification |
| Grant Amount | $50,000 |
| Project Description | The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist the WNC Economic Development Commission and Rutherford County with costs associated with site certification at an 87 acre industrial tract vacated by Burlington Industries through the N.C. Department of Commerce Site Certification Program. |
| Service Area |
Rutherford |
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Golden LEAF Foundation
301 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252-442-7474 phone 252-442-7404 fax 888-684-8404 toll free
www.goldenleaf.org
email: info@goldenleaf.org
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