--- title: EDR - WCDA Hold 2025 Regional Forklift Rodeo at Wayne Community College description: North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region Forklift Rodeo, good fun and friendly competition! image: https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hubfs/Forklift_Rodeo_FB-Image-1-3.jpg --- [![EDR Logo 12-21](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EDR%20Logo%2012-21.jpg?width=2475&height=800&name=EDR%20Logo%2012-21.jpg "EDR Logo 12-21")](https://ncgtpedr.com) - [About Us](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our Team](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us#team) - [Our Board of Directors](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us#board) - [Our Investors](https://ncgtpedr.com/invest#investors) - Data & Grants Show submenu for Data & Grants - [NC Global TransPark](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=district-458da14f-8f13-4e3f-886e-766c7d35b318&community_level=district&community_state=37&community_loc=458da14f-8f13-4e3f-886e-766c7d35b318) - [Wayne County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-191&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=191) - [Lenoir County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-107&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=107) - [Greene County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-079&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=079) - [Incentives & Grants](https://edpnc.com/incentives/) - [News](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news) - [Invest In Us](https://ncgtpedr.com/invest) - [Available Industrial Sites](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/) Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # EDR - WCDA Hold 2025 Regional Forklift Rodeo at Wayne Community College ![EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hubfs/EDR%20Letters-WEB-3.jpg) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) Sep 12, 2025, 9:00:00 AM - [Wayne County](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/wayne-county) - [Greene County](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/greene-county) - [Lenoir County](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/lenoir-county) - [Economic Development](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/economic-development) GOLDSBORO, NC - The 2025 Region Forklift Rodeo, hosted by the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region in collaboration with regional partner Wayne County Development Alliance, took place on Thursday, September 11th, at Wayne Community College and was a huge success. The event brought together forklift drivers from industries across the region, including Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties, to compete for the title of the best forklift driver in the area.   The competition was intense, with drivers from each county competing in bracketed events representing local industries. The winners from each county then faced off in an exciting elimination match to crown the top forklift driver in the region.   The course offered a tough combination of speed, safety, and skill, with drivers competing for the best time while avoiding obstacles. Penalties were given for hitting cones and bouncing water balloons off the top of a transported trash can, adding excitement to the event. Points were also deducted for spilling water from two 5-gallon buckets while navigating a slalom course.   Winners were…. - Regional Grand Champion - David Heffner, Uchiyama Mfg. America LLC - Regional Wayne County Winner – David Heffner, Uchiyama Mfg. America LLC - Regional Lenoir County Winner – Ray Blant, Crown Equipment Corporation - Regional Greene County Winner – Cole Sequira, Worth Products   Congratulations to the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region Forklift Rodeo winners! The drivers' skills were outstanding, and the cheering coworkers demonstrated the dedication of the EDR region's workforce. A huge thank you to all the industries that participated in this event!   Thanks to our event sponsors: Wayne Development Alliance, WestLift LLC, Wayne Community College, Wayne County Manufacturing Association, Lenoir County Manufacturing Association, and Greene County Manufacturing Association. This event could not have happened without your support! Also, a BIG thank you to everyone who coordinated, set up, and worked the event!    The 2025 North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region Forklift Rodeo highlighted the region's appreciation for its workforce and recognized the vital role of the individuals who operate and support local industries and manufacturing facilities.   See all the action on our social media channels, [North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/North-Carolina-Global-TransPark-Economic-Development-Region-109894684643628)  [North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nc-global-transpark-economic-development-region/)   **Contact:**   Julie Graham Wayne County Existing Industry Director Office: 919-731-1503 Mobile: 919-922-5239 [julie.graham@waynealliance.org](mailto:julie.graham@waynealliance.org) [www.ncgtpedr.com](https://www.ncgtpedr.com/)     ![01](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/01.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=01.jpg) Regional Grand Champion and Regional Wayne County Winner - David Heffner, Uchiyama Mfg America LLC ![02-1](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/02-1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=02-1.jpg) Regional Greene County Winner – Cole Sequira, Worth Products ![03-1](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/03-1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=03-1.jpg) Regional Lenoir County Winner – Ray Blant, Crown Equipment Corporation ![05](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/05.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=05.jpg) Wayne County 2nd Place Winner – Shaun Royal, Arnold-Wilbert Corp ![06](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/06.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=06.jpg) Wayne County 3rd Place Winner – Daniel Smith, Prolec GE Waukesha ![07](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/07.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=07.jpg) Lenoir County 1st Place Winner – Ray Blant, Crown Equipment Corporation ![08](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/08.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=08.jpg) Lenoir County 2nd Place Winner – Trey Price, Southern Vinyl Manufacturing ![09](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/09.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=09.jpg) Lenoir County 3rd Place Winner – Tony Carmon, Wayne-Sanderson Farms ![10](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/10.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=10.jpg) Greene County 1st Place Winner – Cole Sequira, Worth Products (center) ![11](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/11.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=11.jpg) Greene County 2nd Place Winner – Sammy Tucker, Worth Products ## Read On [![](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Greene-County-Lowest-Cost-POST.jpg?width=352&name=Greene-County-Lowest-Cost-POST.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/greene-county-ranked-11th-in-lowest-cost-of-living-in-north-carolina) ##### [Greene County Ranked 11th in Lowest Cost of Living in North Carolina](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/greene-county-ranked-11th-in-lowest-cost-of-living-in-north-carolina) Looking for an affordable place to live in North Carolina? Look no further than Greene County!... [![](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Career-Fair-Group-Image-1.jpg?width=352&name=Career-Fair-Group-Image-1.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/wayne-county-chamber-career-expo-and-job-fair-supports-regional-workforce) ##### [Wayne County Chamber Career Expo and Job Fair Supports Regional Workforce](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/wayne-county-chamber-career-expo-and-job-fair-supports-regional-workforce) EDR’s regional partner, WCDA, was present at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Career... 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