by SurryEDP Staff | May 4, 2018 | News, Uncategorized
A crowd of more than 200 economic developers, educators and business leaders gathered at Grandover Conference Center today for the unveiling of a Triad talent alignment strategy that seeks to develop the region’s workforce to match industry needs over the next...
by SurryEDP Staff | Apr 17, 2018 | News, Uncategorized
BizFest exhibitors from businesses and nonprofits across Surry County attend a seminar on collaboration at The Liberty in Elkin Thursday afternoon. Amanda Pearce and Marie Palacious present a seminar on “Competing or Collaborating” during the kick-off for BizFest...
by SurryEDP Staff | Apr 11, 2018 | News, Uncategorized
The seventh-annual BizFest will be held at The Liberty in Elkin on Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. The event alternates between Mount Airy and Elkin, said Todd Tucker, president of Surry County Economic Development Partnership (SCEDP), which puts on the exhibition. The...
by SurryEDP Staff | Mar 5, 2018 | News
Surry Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Day on Friday brought in 350 students from area schools to get information about training, education and jobs in advanced manufacturing. Middle school students arrived from Mount Airy and Elkin along with high schoolers...
by SurryEDP Staff | Feb 14, 2018 | News
A dozen local students are part of what local officials hope is a big step toward attracting high-tech business to Surry County, and maybe keeping those students at home when they enter the workforce full time. The 12 are serving internships in local businesses in...
by SurryEDP Staff | Jan 24, 2018 | News
Facing formidable competition from the likes of a mansion, a warship and the natural wonders of mountains and seashore, Mount Airy Main Street prevailed as North Carolina’s number one attraction in a USA Today 10 Best Contest that was released at noon on Friday. “This...
