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REBEL Scales Up Operations in Kannapolis, Rowan County as Rebrand Fuels Growth

Apr 4, 2025

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

Apr 4, 2025

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

Mar 28, 2025

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

Mar 27, 2025

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

Mar 25, 2025

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

Mar 11, 2025

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.

Forward Rowan: Prosperity Through Progress Podcast – Episode 1

Feb 25, 2025

The debut episode, “Industries on the Rise,” features host Kendall Henderson, Director of Business Services at Rowan EDC, speaking with Nick Sanchez, co-owner of GLR Kitchen and Bath Design.

Rowan EDC’s Kendall Henderson Earns Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals

Jan 21, 2025

Kendall Henderson, Director of Business Services, has successfully completed the Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals Program.

Rowan EDC Announces Officers and Directors for 2025

Jan 17, 2025

The Rowan EDC is pleased to announce its 2025 board leadership and new members. Tim Proper, Chief Lending Officer and Executive Vice President of F&M Bank, has been named Board Chair for 2025. Joining Proper in leadership roles for 2025 are Greg Alcorn of Global Contact Services as Chair Elect and Victor Wallace of Wallace Realty as Secretary/Treasurer.