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Looking for your next career opportunity? Pactiv Evergreen Inc. is hosting a job fair at their Salisbury, NC site on October 25th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm! On-the-spot interviews will be available, so come prepared to shine! Plus, there will be a few surprises in store! Don’t miss this chance to join a leading company and take the next step in your career. 📍 Location: Pactiv Evergreen, Salisbury, NC 🗓️ Date: October 25th ⏰ Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Tag a friend and spread the word! #WorkInRowan

Did you know Rowan County's manufacturing industry is not only thriving but also outpacing national averages in both the number of companies, employees, and wages? Our manufacturers provide 71% higher wages compared to the national average, making Rowan County a prime place to work and grow. Last week, nearly 500 Rowan-Salisbury students are touring facilities across the county, getting a firsthand look at the exciting opportunities right here in our community. Stay tuned as we recognize #MFGDay all month long!

Manufacting Week Tour 1 with Rowan County! What a great group! Excited for the rest of the week. #rowancounty #manufacting #cabinetshop #glrkitchenandbathdesign #Tours #nc #charlotte #showroom Rowan EDC Your Rowan #custom #customcabinets

Today, on Manufacturing Day, we are proud to announce that Rowan EDC will be facilitating events and activities throughout the entire month of October to celebrate and support Rowan County's vibrant manufacturing sector.   Earlier this week, our team joined local manufacturing leaders at Salisbury High School for the Manufacturing Metals Open House, which showcased the expanded metals lab in the S.T.E.M. & Advanced Manufacturing Academy.   Next week in partnership with the Rowan-Salisbury Schools CTE Program, October 7-11, approximately 490 students will participate in facility tours at over a dozen local manufacturers, gaining firsthand insight into the career opportunities available in Rowan County. These tours aim to inspire and equip our future workforce.   Later this month, we will host two key events: a Manufacturer Appreciation Luncheon on October 29 at New York Air Brake with guest speaker Darren Skiles and a Women Manufacturing Leaders Panel on October 31 with panelists Kris Baum of Gränges Group, Teresa Stephens of Chroma Color Corporation, and Brittany Dorn of Hexagon Agility. These events will bring together industry leaders, celebrate local manufacturing contributions, and provide a platform for critical conversations about the future of our manufacturing community.   Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to honor Manufacturing Day and the vital role of manufacturing in Rowan County!   #MFGDay24 #WorkInRowan #Manufacturing Daimler Truck North America Freshouse Staclean™ Diffuser Company GLR Kitchen and Bath Design Johnson Concrete Products The Driveshaft Shop Henkel Innospec Inc. Pinnacle Corrugated LLC Power Curbers Companies Superior Walls SupplyOne, Inc.

A great opportunity for our manufacturing leaders and community to see the Metal Manufacturing Lab at Salisbury High School!

We love bringing our manufacturing community together for impactful conversations and connections! Earlier this month, we hosted a Manufacturing Network Meeting where our companies had the opportunity to network with workforce allies and community partners. Special thanks to Centralina Workforce Development Board, NCWorks, and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College for providing insightful presentations and answering questions about the resources available to help businesses thrive. Topics included workforce training opportunities, funding for workforce development, and tools to enhance operations. Shoutout to companies like McKenzie Creative Brands, already benefiting from these resources. HR Manager Wanda Mills shared their positive experience with the On-the-Job Training Program: “Our company was very pleased with participating in the On-the-Job Training Program. We received half of the employee’s hourly wage for up to six months. The only requirement was to provide weekly timesheets for reimbursement. We had good luck with all three of the participants we hired, including a recent high school graduate who has been an excellent addition to our team.” #ManufacturingNC #WorkInRowan #WorkforceDevelopment #WorkforceSolutions

Today we attended the first annual NC Beer Farm Day, hosted by the NC Craft Brewers Guild at Carolina Malt House, Inc in Cleveland, NC—one of only three malt houses in the state. Carolina Malt House sources their grains from local farmers within a 10-mile radius. Founder and CEO Aaron Goss shared, "This may look like a good-sized business, but we have a lot of room to grow. The U.S. exported about $250 million worth of malt barley last year, and North Carolina only saw about $50,000 of that. That number could grow a lot." He encouraged attendees to connect with local farmers and brewers to explore the benefits of supporting local agriculture. North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services #DrinkNCBeer #GottobeNC #NCGrown #NCRaised #NCCaught #NCMade

Attending the Site Selectors Guild Fall Forum in Detroit and what a better place to learn about the state of the EV industry and how it is developing across the U.S. and globally than the Motor City? Guild members Andrew Ratchford, Ford Graham, Alexandra Segers, and Monty Turner spoke to the current excitement surrounding the EV industry and the industry’s long-term potential.

Please join us in supporting Cheerwine by voting daily through Wednesday in the NC Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in NC contest. Let’s help this iconic Southern soda secure a spot in the top 5! Your vote can make a difference—let’s show our pride in this uniquely North Carolina brand! 🍒🗳️ Vote now at http://wshe.es/MOChawAs #CoolestThingMadeInNC #MadeInRowan #MadeInNC #Manufacturing

Voting is underway for the NC Chamber's Coolest Thing Made in NC contest. Rowan County has three products that have been nominated. Vote daily using the links below. Round 1 closes this Thursday (Aug. 29). Hurry, there is no time to waste! Cheerwine http://wshe.es/GJ39O7N3 Power Curber 5700-D http://wshe.es/drvkAN1k The Old 97 Kettlecorn Company Salisbury Blend http://wshe.es/4goWZGDO #MadeInNC #Manufacturing #RowanCountyNC