I2E Group: John Weir
John started the I2E Group to offer a more comprehensive service, ranging from early-stage innovation to final execution and manufacturing.
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Coolest Thing Made in NC — Winners!
The NC Chamber has announced the winners of the 2025 "Coolest Thing Made in NC" competition. Custom Stained Glass won in the small business category, Powered Catamaran Boats won in the medium business category, while Passenger Coaches for Amtrak took the top spot in...
15 Finalists Announced in “Coolest Thing Made in NC” Competition
RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, the NC Chamber announced the 15 finalists—five from each category: small, medium, and large businesses—for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition, which began with a record-setting 188 nominees. This is the sixth year that the...
PRESS RELEASE: MFGCON, Held on April 14-15, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Loree Blue Director of Marketing and Communications NC State University Industry Extension Services The North Carolina Manufacturing Partnership lblue@ncsu.edu | 336-416-6595 The North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON,...
PRESS RELEASE: 3C Store Fixtures Celebrates 50 Years of Business
Wilson, NC - 3C Store Fixtures, a trusted name in high-quality retail display and fixture solutions, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary in business this year. Since opening its doors in 1975, the company has grown from a small operation into a respected...
Coolest Thing Made in NC — Round 2 Voting Open!
Help Us Decide: What's the Coolest Thing Made in NC? Today, the NC Chamber announced 30 semifinalists for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition, which began with a record-breaking 188 nominees. In the first round of voting, 12,900 votes were cast...
Coolest Thing Made in NC
The NC Chamber is beyond excited to officially launch its…
E-66: From Classroom to Continuous Improvement
We Pack Logistics: Dr. Clifton Dial
From a start in biology and education to a leadership role in manufacturing, Dr. Dial shares his unconventional career path and how his passion for leadership development and continuous improvement ultimately led him to WePack.
E-65: Building the North Carolina Textile Workforce
Gildan: Whitney Womack
Phil and Whitney discuss Whitney’s journey in HR, how she learns the crucial skills needed for each position, and the importance of educating high school students about the many opportunities in manufacturing and changing the perception there are only “dirty jobs” in manufacturing.
E-64: The SBA is boosting small manufacturers Made in America
U.S. Small Business Administration: Lisa Shimkat, Mike Arriola, Dan Pisché
The conversation highlights the SBA’s renewed, hands-on approach—including plant tours and roundtables—to better understand and serve small manufacturers’ needs nationwide.
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