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2025 Fall Community Job Fair

Jul 16, 2025

Registration is now open for Rowan County employers to sign up for a booth at the annual Fall Job Fair on September 18, 2024.

Forward Rowan: Prosperity Through Progress Podcast – Episode 6

Jul 15, 2025

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Alisa Stone, the dynamic leader of Macy’s new Customer Fulfillment Center in China Grove, North Carolina. With a rich career leading operations at Walmart, Gap Inc., and Target, Alisa shares what brought her full circle back...

Jabil Chooses Rowan County for New Facility, Creating 1,181 Jobs and $500 Million Multi-Year Investment

Jun 30, 2025

Jabil selects Rowan County, NC for new advanced manufacturing facility, bringing 1,181 jobs and a $500M investment to support cloud and AI data center infrastructure.

Greg Edds’ Top 7 Books That Shaped His Leadership in Rowan County

Jun 16, 2025

Discover Rowan County Commissioner Greg Edds’ top 7 recommended books that inspired his leadership and economic development vision.

Forward Rowan: Prosperity Through Progress Podcast – Episode 5

Jun 16, 2025

In this episode, we’re joined by Greg Edds, a community champion and a seasoned leader with over 40 years of experience in business and community engagement. As a State Farm agent in Salisbury since 1995 and a longtime advocate for economic development, Greg has...

How RCCC’s Apprenticeship Offerings Support Local Workforce Growth

May 30, 2025

RCCC apprenticeships help local employers build a skilled workforce, improve retention, and grow their businesses for long-term success and sustainability.

Forward Rowan: Prosperity Through Progress Podcast – Episode 4

May 20, 2025

Rod Crider talks with Avison Young’s Chris Skibinski about industrial real estate trends and how Rowan County can stay competitive in site selection and development.

Rowan County Commissioners Declare May 11–17 as Economic Development Week

May 6, 2025

Rowan County has officially proclaimed May 11–17, 2025, as Economic Development Week, highlighting the Rowan EDC’s continued efforts to foster business growth and create jobs across the region.

Forward Rowan: Prosperity Through Progress Podcast – Episode 3

Apr 23, 2025

Cindy Santiago, Senior HR Manager, of Henkel talks talent, relocation & growth in Rowan with host Mollie Ruf on this episode of Forward Rowan: Prosperity Through Progress.

Aerowood Aviation Selects Rowan County for $15 Million Expansion

Apr 21, 2025

Aerowood Aviation, a respected provider of aviation services including charter flights and pilot training, has selected Rowan County as the site for its $15 million expansion at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport.