Wayne County Development Alliance, Inc.

09/02/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Scott Newton as the new Chairman of the Wayne County Development Alliance Board of Directors!

Scott serves as Area Executive and Senior Vice President with Southern Bank. He brings a strong record of leadership, service, and commitment to Wayne County.

Scott and his wife, Jane, have two adult daughters, and they attend Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church. His dedication to our community is reflected in his many leadership roles, including past president of the Wayne Community College Foundation Board, past member of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Board, and past member of the YMCA Board.

We are grateful for Scott’s willingness to serve and look forward to his leadership as Chairman as we continue working to strengthen economic development, create opportunities, and build an even brighter future for Wayne County.

Congratulations, Scott, and thank you for your continued commitment to our community!

08/28/2026

And that’s a wrap on the 2026 NCEDA Economic Development Practitioner Workshop!

Today was full of practical ideas and lots of opportunities to connect with fellow economic developers from across North Carolina.

Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, planning committee, and everyone who joined us in High Point. We’re glad you were here!

08/25/2026

The Wayne County Manufacturers Association gathered today for our association lunch at Richards Building Supply, bringing together local manufacturing leaders for networking, conversation, and an informative program. 🤝

Gary Tillman, Emergency Management Coordinator for Wayne County, joined us to discuss disaster preparedness, sharing valuable insight on emergency planning, preparedness, and the importance of having a plan in place before an emergency occurs. Events like these allow our members to gain practical information and resources while connecting with fellow businesses and organizations across Wayne County.

Of course, we had a little fun, too! 🎉 Congratulations to Hayley Van Winkle, Safety Manager at Uchiyama, who was the lucky winner of a basket filled with all kinds of Wayne County goodies!

We are proud to continue fostering collaboration among Wayne County’s manufacturing community and creating opportunities to learn, connect, and grow together!

08/05/2026

💙 We've officially reached an incredible milestone: more than $1 million donated to Make-A-Wish America! Thank you for helping us make wishes come true.

🥒 Since 2020, together with our loyal pickle lovers, retail partners and employees, we've helped support life-changing wishes for children living with critical illnesses.

💙 Every wish represents hope, strength and joy for a child facing a critical illness, and we're honored to play a small part in making those moments possible.

🥒 As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, we're especially grateful for the opportunity to give back in a meaningful way. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this milestone possible. Here's to continuing to spread hope, one wish at a time.

Learn more: www.mtolivepickles.com/mt-olive-pickle-company-surpasses-1-million-in-donations-to-make-a-wish

07/31/2026

Our purpose is to provide indoor comfort, peace of mind, and support to our customers.

07/24/2026

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07/04/2026

Happy Birthday America! 🇺🇸

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Congratulations to Julie Graham on completing the North Carolina Certified Economic Developer program!

We are pleased to announce that Julie Graham has achieved the distinguished status of North Carolina Certified Economic Developer!🎉

This certification, administered by the North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA) in partnership with East Carolina University, represents a significant accomplishment in the field of economic development. The North Carolina Certified Economic Developer Program is a rigorous and comprehensive course that requires 84 contact hours of in-person instruction. The program is designed to impart practical knowledge of economic development practices specific to North Carolina. The certification ends with a comprehensive capstone project.

The curriculum covers vital areas such as retention and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, attraction, data analytics, organization and operation, and the legal framework. The program is hosted and led by ECU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education and the NCEDA.

With less than 75 certified developers statewide, Julie’s certification is a testament to her dedication and expertise in economic development. The EDR congratulates Julie for her hard work and commitment to fostering economic growth!