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Johnston County farmer named to Golden LEAF board, Business NC reports

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Nov 24, 2023

N.C. Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger nominated Jeffrey Lee, a farmer in Benson in Johnston County, to the Golden LEAF Foundation’s board of directors.

Cleveland Community College breaks ground on Advanced Manufacturing Center

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Apr 6, 2021

Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton joined N.C. legislators, state and local officials, and Cleveland Community College trustees and staff gathered recently for the official groundbreaking of the new 30,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing center.

ABC of NC expands services, creates 55 new healthcare jobs

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Apr 6, 2021

ABC of NC is one of only a handful of comprehensive autism service providers in North Carolina. With autism prevalence rates rising more than 120% since 2000 and increased coverage of intensive autism therapies by some insurance providers and Medicaid, the demand for autism services is steadily increasing. With support from Golden LEAF, the organization is training workers and creating jobs.

RISE 29: ECU program responds to regional entrepreneurial needs

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Feb 1, 2021

With a focus on innovation, local businesses and industry are giving unique opportunities to East Carolina University students and getting back quality and talent in return as part of the Rural Innovations Strengthening Eastern-29 Counties Program, known more simply as RISE29. Here’s an inside look at the program.

Golden LEAF offers another $125M in COVID-19 disaster loans for small businesses

Posted by WRAL TechWire | May 4, 2020

Golden LEAF, a statewide economic development group, is making another $125 million in loans available to small businesses across North Carolina.

NC House plans to add $25 million for small-business loans

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Apr 14, 2020

The state would add $25 million to a bridge loan program for small businesses under legislation planned once the General Assembly goes back into session April 28.

Golden LEAF formally launches search for new president

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jun 11, 2019

The Golden LEAF Foundation has selected Raleigh-based Elinvar to help lead its search for a new president following the recent departure of Dan Gerlach who now is the interim chancellor at East Carolina University.

Golden LEAF Foundation president resigning to become interim ECU chancellor

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Apr 17, 2019

Dan Gerlach, who has directed the Golden LEAF Foundation for the past decade, is stepping down to become interim chancellor at East Carolina University.