USI has designs for the world
 
Recession concerns were one of the topics of discussion
 
The KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum and Timken Foundation are partnering to demonstrate their combined power to serve the community's schools.
 
Cliffside Work in High Gear
 
“From a commercial standpoint, we’re not a huge attraction.” — Keven McCammon, EDC member
 
Charlotte chefs get a taste of county’s bounty
 
Economic Development Commission board members are hoping they can attract not only new jobs to Rutherford County, but the right jobs. . .
 
County leaders applaud decision - Cliffside residents pleased
 
Local high-tech textile producer 3-Tex has picked up more business recently and added a third shift to the schedule at its facility on Laurel Hill Road.
 
Economic Development Commission board members voted to help fund a regional strategic growth plan
 
Some of the major accomplishments of the Rutherford County Economic Development Commission are highlighted.
 
First Choice Armor awarded State of California exclusive, two-year contract
 
Ultracoat will paint component pieces for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles
 
Attracting business executives is only one piece of the puzzle.
 
Latest comprehensive workforce report compiled and prepared by THE PATHFINDERS, Dallas, Texas. - November, 2007.
 
Members of the Rutherford County Economic Development Commission were pleased with results . . .
 
The AT&T Foundation — the corporate philanthropy orga­nization of AT&T Inc. — awarded $25,500 to support the KidSenses Children’s InterACTIVE Museum through the AT&T Excelerator com­petitive technology grant program.
 
Expansion of Spindale facility is tribute to dedicated employees in the Carolina Operations.
 
Auto supplier ArvinMeritor plans to transfer operations to Forest City
 
When the Golden Leaf Foundation announced last week that Isothermal Community College would be receiving $800,000, it meant new opportunities for workforce development in Rutherford County.
 
Golden Leaf gives $2.25 million for training, internet
 
Thermal Belt Railway back in business
 
Genei Industries will be relocating part of their operations into a 178,900 square foot industrial buildling on Vance Street in Forest City . . .
 
Gov. Easley Announces 44 Jobs in Rutherford County. One North Carolina Fund Grant helps Thieman Metal Technologies Expand in Ellenboro
 
Isothermal Community College’s engineering, welding and machinist programs have a great deal to offer to area industries