Stanly County Economic Development Commission

Happy Manufacturing Week! Today, we highlight Morgan Chair, a proud family business that has been crafting custom upholstered furniture in Stanly County since 1983. The family business currently employs 25 craftsmen in their commercial and residential divisions. Fun fact: Their work has been featured on HGTV and in various interior design publications. Morgan Chair also services celebrities and sports figures nationwide through its residential division. With a dedicated team of employees, Morgan Chair specializes in high-end, customized furniture primarily for commercial spaces like hotel lobbies, medical offices, and restaurants. Their products range from upholstered benches, chairs, booths, and accent pieces. Their furniture is shipped nationwide and can be found in all 48 contiguous states! Two years ago, the company originally located in Stanfield faced a devastating fire that destroyed everything, but that didn't stop them. The owner, Jesse Morgan, states, "We reopened the very next business day—mostly due to the support of the Stanly County manufacturing and business community, friends, and clients. We remain grateful for this." The company reopened in Oakboro and recently celebrated its second year at this facility. To learn more information about Morgan Chair, visit their website: https://lnkd.in/eRur5qqk #ManufacturingWeek #successinstanly #StanlyCountyNC

The City of Albemarle provides energy to the Albemarle Business Center, one of the largest industrial sites in Stanly County!

Happy Manufacturing Week! Did you know that Stanly County is home to 96 manufacturing establishments? That's a staggering 66% more than the national average! Our manufacturing wages are also 113% higher than the national average. Data provided by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, US Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census

Happy Manufacturing Week! Today, we highlight Auria Solutions, the leading global supplier of automotive acoustical and textile solutions. Auria Solutions was formed in 2017 through a joint venture between Shanghai Shenda Co., Ltd. and the International Automotive Components (IAC) Group. The company has over 150 years of experience in the transportation industry! The Albemarle plant is home to 160 dedicated employees, but the company also operates 27 manufacturing and eight technical facilities in 10 countries, totaling nearly 7,000 employees worldwide. At this location, Auria manufactures automotive carpet flooring through a process called tufting. They also manufacture nonwoven rolled goods, latex, and extrusion coating. You will see their product in automotive brands like Honda, Ford, Nissan, Stellantis, and BMW. Fun fact: about 50% of their workforce has over 20 years of experience! Recently, they celebrated long-time employee John Furr, who retired after an incredible 60 years with the company. To learn more about Auria Solutions, visit their website at https://lnkd.in/gtMrvV4m

Happy National Manufacturing Day, Stanly County! The first Friday of October kicks off Manufacturing Week, an important week to recognize in economic development, especially in Stanly County, where our workforce is 96% above the national average for manufacturing jobs. Join us in celebrating National Manufacturing Week from October 4-11.

Are you curious about the environmental services in Stanly County? Join Stanly Community College (SCC) for an Environmental Services course from October 5 to October 27 at the Stanly County Family YMCA. For more information, contact Bryan Sharp at bsharp7334@stanly.edu or call 704-991-0309.

Exciting news for the Stanly County Family YMCA in Albemarle and the new location announced in Locust! https://lnkd.in/eDDP2XjK

Congratulations, Stanly Community College (SCC)! The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded $250,000 to Stanly Community College to support the expansion of the CNC machining program in response to growing need for machinists in the area. #successinstanly #stanlycountync

Hurricane Debby Update: Stanly County and the surrounding areas are bracing for heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding starting late Thursday and continuing into Friday. If you experience power outages, please contact your energy provider: - **City of Albemarle: 704-984-9679 - **Duke Energy: 800-769-3766 - **Union Power: 800-794-4423 - **Pee Dee EMC: 800-693-0190 If you need to report a non-emergency, call the Stanly County Communications non-emergency line at 704-986-3700. In case of emergencies, please call 911. We encourage everyone to stay safe and informed. For updates, check local news sources or visit readync.gov. Stanly News and Press- State fire marshall urges residents to prepare for Debby: https://lnkd.in/eWc-ew7c

Congratulations to our incoming Economic Development director, Elizabeth Underwood, on being named the 2024 Emerging Leader of the Year by the NCEDA at the 2024 Annual Conference. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/e945iqh8