Richmond County Economic Development

06/01/2026

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

The Small Business Center will host free online workshops all summer long! Be sure to check out the website for the full list of upcoming events!

The Small Business Center will host free online workshops all summer long! Be sure to check out the website for the full list of upcoming events.

Digital Skills for Everyday Business Tasks – May 21

Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs – May 28

The Perfect Workday: Time Management for Small Business Owners – June 2

Introduction to the Business of Freight Dispatching – June 9

Money for Fun: How to Turn Your Hobby/Talent into a Small Business – June 22

https://www.ncsbc.net/Events.aspx?mode=4&area=Alamance+County&miles=25&zip=00000¢er=75400&topicnum=0&days=120&sort=L

05/13/2026

Many of you have been asking what to expect with the new Amazon Web Services data centers being built here in Richmond County, NC.

For more than a decade, Catawba County, North Carolina has been home to major Apple and Microsoft data centers. This PBS News story highlights that community’s experience — including the opportunities, growth, and challenges.

As Richmond County continues to grow and evolve, this story offers factual look at what the future could hold for our community.
City of Hamlet, North Carolina City of Rockingham, NC- "A City Looking Forward"

2.2K likes, 276 comments. "What Happened When Apple Built a Data Center in This NC Town | State Lines Special"

05/04/2026

Education and economic development go hand in hand! 🤝 We will always partner with and support Richmond County Schools whenever possible—and it’s even more rewarding when everyone comes out on top.

🎉Congratulations to the Richmond County Economic Development team for taking home first place🥇at the Richmond County Education Foundation's 3rd Annual Clays for Education event!

04/23/2026

Two of our biggest partners, Richmond County Schools & Richmond County Chamber of Commerce partnered with Richmond Senior High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) to host a successful Job Fair, bringing together local businesses and approximately 750 juniors & seniors

Teamwork and collaboration🤝are key to the success as we build a strong workforce for the future of Richmond County, NC!

04/18/2026

Tomorrow!!

🚨 YOU’RE INVITED! BIG OPEN HOUSE EVENT! 🚨

Get ready, Hamlet — something exciting is happening at Cavco Home Center! 🏡✨

Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10 AM – 4 PM for a day full of beautiful homes, great deals, and good old-fashioned hospitality!

📍 102 Innovative Way, Hamlet, NC

👀 What’s waiting for you:
✅ Tour 15 stunning model homes
✅ Take advantage of SPECIAL PRICING on select homes 💰
✅ Find the perfect home for your family
✅ Enjoy a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere
✅ Plant tour starting at 11 am!

Whether you’re just looking, seriously shopping, or somewhere in between — this is the perfect chance to walk through multiple homes in one place and see what fits your future best.

📞 RSVP today: (910) 716-1701

Bring your family, bring your questions, and come see why so many folks are choosing Cavco!

👉 Don’t miss it — deals like this don’t sit around waiting!

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Hamlet, North Carolina

04/07/2026

A BIG THANK-YOU going out to Kyle Petty for greeting the Rockingham Special riders! Where else can you ride a train to the race and be greeted by NASCAR royalty?!? 🚂🏁

Many thanks to NC By Train North Carolina Department of Transportation Amtrak Track Enterprises and CSX for putting together this one of a kind service to Rockingham Speedway!

A train to Rockingham is met by Kyle Petty and fans hoping to reconnect with NASCAR

04/05/2026

Thank-you all! ❤️ Another successful NASCAR weekend at The Rock 🏁

02/12/2026

Congratulations to Centre Ingredient Technology, Inc. as they are nearing completion on the expansion of their facility! Richmond County, NC appreciates your continued investment and job growth in our community!

Centre Ingredient Technology, Inc. (CIT) is a subsidiary of Takasago International Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and is a U.S. hub for biobased and fermentation-based natural aroma ingredients. For more information on this international company, located here in Richmond County, visit their website: https://www.takasago.com/en/aboutus/location/global.html .S.A.
Centre Ingredient Technology, Inc.
101 Commerce Place
Rockingham, NC 28379