News for Business

Apartments are coming to Eastfield.  Eastfield, the 435 acre mixed use development, in Selma that's plan includes manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and residential, recently announced a 348 unit multifamily community will be built. The project represents an innovative collaboration between the NRP Group and the Mid-Atlantic Foundation to create a real estate tax exempt development that ...read more

Scott Nunn, facilities engineer at Novo Nordisk and incoming board chair at the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce was one of the featured speakers at the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Education and Workforce Conference on Skills. More than 260 people attended the event. According to Stuart Andreason, executive director of programs at Burning Glass Institute, skills are what determines ...read more

The US Chamber  of Commerce released a report on small businesses use of artificial intelligence The report found approximately 50% of businesses in the state have adopted use of AI. However, business leaders have concerns over data privacy and regulations. The report found that use of AI has helped small business owners cope with inflation and supply chain disruption as well as improved access ...read more

Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Class of Leadership Johnston. Leadership Johnston is a professional development program coordinated by Johnston Community College and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers of Commerce. The mission of the program is to cultivate leaders by providing knowledge, motivation and networking needed to affect positive change.   The program is open ...read more

Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Announces Finalists for 38th Annual ATHENA International Leadership Award The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists for the 38th Annual Triangle East ATHENA International Leadership Award. This prestigious award will be presented on October 9, 2025, to an exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in her business or ...read more

North Carolinians rely heavily on their vehicles to get to and from work. In fact, 80% of workers in the state commute by car or truck, according to AutoInsurance.com. Yet car ownership carries significant costs—monthly payments, fuel, insurance, and regular maintenance. More cars on the road also mean more traffic. For many, especially those in lower-wage positions, the expense of owning a ...read more

Small Business Center to host Small Business Grant Writing Mastery.    This 90-minute class is specifically designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs in North Carolina seeking grant funding to help build their dream. Details and additional information can be found here. 

While Johnston County can claim many superlatives - one of the fastest growing counties in the state- when you look to the skies we can boast about the the busiest airport in North Carolina for general aviation operations and the fourth busiest airport overall in the state, trailing only Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro.    The airport serves as a significant economic driver that supports ...read more

Narron Wenzel, P.A. is proud to announce that our Partner, Kemp Mosley, has been appointed Chairman of the Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association for the 2025–26 NCBA year.The Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section is one of the largest and most active sections of the NCBA, with approximately 1,600 attorneys across North Carolina who focus their practice on ...read more

One of the biggest arguments for reshoring your production operation is that it can attract new customers. A recent poll from the Alliance for American Manufacturing found that 82% of shoppers would buy more Made in America products if they were sold more widely. Reshoring your manufacturing can not only bring in new business but also boost brand loyalty. Here’s what you need to know about ...read more

Leadership Johnston, a premier professional development program in Johnston County, is now accepting applications for the 2026 class. Applications will be accepted through September 30.   Leadership Johnston is a collaborative effort between the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers  and Johnston Community College, aimed at cultivating leadership skills and community engagement among ...read more

You’re sitting on a goldmine and don’t even know it. Right outside your storefront, in the coffee shops and laundromats and food trucks humming a block away, are patterns, habits, and whispers that—if read right—can tell you exactly what your next move should be. Strategy isn’t just spreadsheets and quarterly forecasts, it’s how well you can read the room, especially when the room is your zip ...read more

Employee Wellness is Good Business Companies that prioritize employee wellness are finding its a tool to recruit and retain employees and a way to reduce healthcare costs. Research conducted by Workforce Magazine found that 87 percent of employees considered wellness programs when choosing an employer. In addition 67 percent of employees who worked for organizations with wellness programs ...read more