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March 2026 Activity Report

Wilkes EDC Attends 2026 STEAM Expo

Spring 2026 Entrepreneur Grant Winners Awarded by Wilkes EDC

Spring Job Fair at Wilkes Community College Sees Record Attendance and Strong Community Collaboration

February 2026 Activity Report

Lanes Drive Site Video

Johnston Casuals Furniture Announces New Ownership, Reinforces Commitment to North Wilkesboro

Bevara HPP Tolling Services Selects Site in Wilkesboro; Investing in Local Manufacturing and Reusing Industrial Space

EDC Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Provalus in Downtown North Wilkesboro

EDC Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for C’est La Vin Wine & Provisions

January 2026 Activity Report

Governor Stein Announces $43 Million of Investment and 206 New Jobs for Rural North Carolina

After initial success in creating new jobs, program adds 5 new locations

Wilkes Commercial Business Center Continues to Drive Growth for Local Industry

Nov. & Dec. Activity Report 2025

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