--- title: NCGTPEDR News | Lenoir County description: Lenoir County | Stay informed with the latest news and updates on the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region. Explore our news blog for exclusive insights into the region's industries, infrastructure, and success stories, which are driving its global impact. --- [![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. # Regional News Your Source for News and Events Pertaining to the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region. - [All](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news) - [Economic Development](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/economic-development) - [Global TransPark](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/global-transpark) - [Wayne County](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/wayne-county) - [Lenoir County](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/lenoir-county) - [Greene County](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/greene-county) [![2026 Regional Forklift Rodeo Celebrates Skill, Safety and Workforce Excellence](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0411.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=IMG_0411.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/2026-regional-forklift-rodeo-celebrates-skill-safety-and-workforce-excellence) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) 2 October 2026 ##### [2026 Regional Forklift Rodeo Celebrates Skill, Safety and Workforce Excellence](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/2026-regional-forklift-rodeo-celebrates-skill-safety-and-workforce-excellence) GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, in partnership... 3 minute read [![2026 NCGTPEDR Housing Market Report](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/e60e6f53-1.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=e60e6f53-1.png)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/2026-ncgtpedr-housing-market-report) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) 24 March 2026 ##### [2026 NCGTPEDR Housing Market Report](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/2026-ncgtpedr-housing-market-report) Our 2026 Housing Market Report Is Here, and the Numbers Speak for Themselves [Read the 2026...](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hubfs/Housing%20Report/NCGTPEDR%20-%20Housing%20Report%202026.pdf) 1 minute read [![Our 2025 Annual Report Is Here. See What Eastern North Carolina Built Together.](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SCR-20260319-ogqc.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=SCR-20260319-ogqc.png)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/our-2025-annual-report-is-here.-see-what-eastern-north-carolina-built-together) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) 19 March 2026 ##### [Our 2025 Annual Report Is Here. See What Eastern North Carolina Built Together.](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/our-2025-annual-report-is-here.-see-what-eastern-north-carolina-built-together) In 2025, the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region celebrated eight major... 2 minute read [![RFI for University Partnership: Better Data Better Jobs](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hubfs/vabbfhs6cXP9nVyYaUgiS9YCMXs.avif)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/rfi-for-university-partnership-better-data-better-jobs) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) 23 December 2025 ##### [RFI for University Partnership: Better Data Better Jobs](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/rfi-for-university-partnership-better-data-better-jobs) The North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region is officially announcing a Request... 2 minute read [![Cash Named Chief Operating Officer](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/240618_240618_IMG_0456_1.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=240618_240618_IMG_0456_1.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/cash-named-chief-operating-officer) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) 3 November 2025 ##### [Cash Named Chief Operating Officer](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/cash-named-chief-operating-officer) Trey Cash has been named Chief Operating Officer of the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic... 1 minute read [![Job Opening: Marketing and Communications Manager](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Job-Openings-we-are-hiring.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Job-Openings-we-are-hiring.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/job-opening-marketing-and-communications-manager) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) 28 October 2025 ##### [Job Opening: Marketing and Communications Manager](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/job-opening-marketing-and-communications-manager) N.C. Global TransPark Economic Development Region Office Location: 2780 Jetport Road, Kinston, N.C.... 3 minute read [![Job Opening: Existing Industry Director for Greene and Lenoir Counties](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Job-Openings-we-are-hiring.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Job-Openings-we-are-hiring.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/job-opening-existing-industry-director-for-greene-and-lenoir-counties) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) 28 October 2025 ##### [Job Opening: Existing Industry Director for Greene and Lenoir Counties](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/job-opening-existing-industry-director-for-greene-and-lenoir-counties) N.C. Global TransPark Economic Development Region Office Location: 2780 Jetport Road, Kinston, N.C.... 3 minute read [![EDR - WCDA Hold 2025 Regional Forklift Rodeo at Wayne Community College](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Forklift_Rodeo_FB-Image-1-3.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Forklift_Rodeo_FB-Image-1-3.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/edr-along-with-wcda-holds-successful-2025-regional-forklift-rodeo-at-wayne-community-college) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) 12 September 2025 ##### [EDR - WCDA Hold 2025 Regional Forklift Rodeo at Wayne Community College](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/edr-along-with-wcda-holds-successful-2025-regional-forklift-rodeo-at-wayne-community-college) GOLDSBORO, NC - The 2025 Region Forklift Rodeo, hosted by the North Carolina Global TransPark... 4 minute read [![EDR Celebrates 5 Years of Impact in Eastern NC](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EDR%205th%20Anniv%20Post-1.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=EDR%205th%20Anniv%20Post-1.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/edr-celebrates-5-years-of-impact-in-eastern-nc) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) 29 August 2025 ##### [EDR Celebrates 5 Years of Impact in Eastern NC](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/edr-celebrates-5-years-of-impact-in-eastern-nc) In August, we proudly celebrate the fifth anniversary of the North Carolina Global TransPark... 1 minute read [![Southern Vinyl Expands in Lenoir County](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Career%20Fair%20Image-3.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Career%20Fair%20Image-3.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/southern-vinyl-expands-in-lenoir-county) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) 19 August 2025 ##### [Southern Vinyl Expands in Lenoir County](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/southern-vinyl-expands-in-lenoir-county) Kinston, NC. - Southern Vinyl Manufacturing is investing 2.5 million dollars to expand its... 2 minute read First Prev [1](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news) [2](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/lenoir-county/page/2) [3](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/lenoir-county/page/3) [4](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/lenoir-county/page/4) [Next](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/lenoir-county/page/2) [Last](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/lenoir-county/page/4) ![Heart of Eastern NC-EDR Logo-1](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Heart%20of%20Eastern%20NC-EDR%20Logo-1.jpg?width=300&height=144&name=Heart%20of%20Eastern%20NC-EDR%20Logo-1.jpg "Heart of Eastern NC-EDR Logo-1") North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation serving as the pivotal hub for industrial development, business recruitment, and site selection throughout Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties and the North Carolina Global TransPark. 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