Newsletter: Vol. 40, May 2011 |
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Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline
For the first time since December 2008, the Rutherford County monthly unemployment rate dropped below 14 percent. The published rate for April 2011 was 13.7 percent. Rutherford County’s unemployment rate was 19.1 percent in January 2010, and the monthly rate has decreased 13 out of the past 15 months.
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How Can I Help?Have you had contact with a state agency and found one of its rules to be outdated, frustrating or inefficient? Did it defy common sense? If so, we want to hear from you.
"I am calling on the people of this state who come into contact with state government to talk to me," Gov. Perdue says. "Tell me what isn't working for you when you go to a state agency for a permit, or a license, or any other project that falls under state regulation."
Governor Bev Perdue
To read the complete press release from Governor Perdue or to find the form to submit a suggestion, please click here.
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EDC Advisory Board Members
Fiscal Year 2010-2011
- Keven McCammon
- Terry Hines
- Rich Cotarelo
- Wilbur Wright
- Sally Lesher
- David Bixler
- Keith Melton
- Danny Wells
- Tom Helton
- Omer Causey
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About Us
Rutherford County Economic Development Commission works to assist in expansion and retention of existing companies, attract and retain quality jobs and to solicit new business that is compatible with the values, assets and needs of our county. For assistance, please contact us at:
828.248.1716 (phone)
828.248.1771 (fax)
www.rutherfordncedc.com
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142 East Main Street
Suite 100
Forest City, NC 28043
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George Henry, Rutherford Data Center Manager, discusses Facebook grants for Rutherford County.
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Rutherford Community Action Grants
Facebook announced at a special press conference held Tuesday, May 24, plans for the Facebook-Rutherford Community Action Grants. Stating that they are very proud to be a part of Rutherford County, NC, the grants will be given to non-profit organizations located in the county and applications will be accepted until August 1st, 2011. For more information about the grants and how to apply, please click here. |
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EDC Board Visits
Rutherford Regional Health System
Members of the EDC Board and several staff members recently toured Rutherford Regional Health System as part of their May Board meeting. David Bixler, hospital CEO and EDC Board member, led the group on a tour of the X-Ray & Imaging Dept., The Birth Place and the 4th Floor Surgical Unit. He also spoke about the recent name change which reflects a contemporary, comprehensive medical system that now offers a full spectrum of healthcare offerings which include family practices, surgical practices, psychiatric care, home care, rehabilitation services, ultra modern imaging capabilities, emergency care, an accredited cancer program and much, much more. Future plans for the facility will include updating the interior decor of the hospital. Mr. Bixler stressed that the goal is to "compassionately improve the health and well being of the patients."
Founded in 1906 by Drs. Henry Norris and Montgomery H. Biggs, the not-for-profit center is governed by a local Board of Trustees and is licensed for 143 private acute care beds. Rutherford Regional Medical Center was recently named one of America's Top 20 Community Hospitals as well as being named one of the Top 100 National Hospitals four times in recent years.
Something we can all be proud of! 
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