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Forward Rowan: Prosperity Through Progress Podcast – Episode 4
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
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
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
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.
REBEL Scales Up Operations in Kannapolis, Rowan County as Rebrand Fuels Growth
REBEL (formerly Rebelstork) has expanded its footprint into Rowan County and Kannapolis. The innovative returns recommerce company has opened in Lakeshore Corporate Park.
Aspire & Hire Career Expo Breaks Records with Unprecedented Job Seeker Turnout
The newly opened Rowan Community Center was buzzing with energy on Thursday, April 3, as the Aspire & Hire Career Expo welcomed the largest crowd of job seekers seen at a Rowan County job fair in recent history.
Aspire & Hire Career Expo Returns April 3 to Connect Rowan County Talent with Top Employers
The Aspire & Hire Career Expo returns Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Rowan Community Center. Open to the public from 1–3 p.m., the event features top employers from across Rowan County, including Macy’s, which will be hiring for warehouse worker positions at its new China Grove distribution center.
Rowan EDC Releases 2024 Annual Report
View the Rowan EDC’s 2024 Annual Report featuring two major project announcements, the successful close of the original Forward Rowan campaign, the launch of Forward Rowan 2, and more!
Rowan EDC Hosts 5th Annual Meeting, Honors Leaders and Welcomes Daimler Truck North America CEO as Keynote Speaker
The Rowan EDC hosted its 5th Annual Meeting, celebrating a year of economic momentum, honoring key community leaders, and welcoming a special keynote address from John O’Leary, President and CEO of Daimler Truck North America.
Forward Rowan: Prosperity Through Progress Podcast – Episode 2
The second episode of Forward Rowan: Prosperity in Progress features host Carlotta Ungaro, Forward Rowan 2 Campaign Director, in conversation with Steve Fisher, President & CEO of F&M Bank. Together, they discuss the successes of the first Forward Rowan campaign and outline the goals and vision for Forward Rowan 2.
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