Celebrating Growth: Economic Development Week in Harnett County
Friday, May 16, 2025
Harnett County celebrated Economic Development Week, May 12 - 16, by highlighting the people, partnerships, and projects shaping the community’s growth. Throughout the week, we shared stories that show how economic development drives opportunity and helps build a stronger future for all.
Winning and Losing in Economic Development
Thursday, May 15, 2025
In his latest blog, Economic Development Director Stephen Barrington reflects on what it means to "win" in economic development and how that definition changes based on a community’s size, goals, and resources.
Building Futures: Highlights from the 2025 B.U.I.L.D. Harnett Event
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Today is the final day of Harnett County Schools Career & Technical Education (CTE)’s B.U.I.L.D. Harnett event - an impressive, hands-on experience where high school students demonstrate their skills in the construction trades while gaining real-world knowledge and networking with industry professionals.
Harnett County Schools CTE Secures Health Careers Promotion Grant from the NC General Assembly
Friday, April 4, 2025
Harnett County plays a vital role in preparing students for healthcare careers through hands-on learning opportunities offered by Harnett County Schools’ Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program, Central Carolina Community College, and Campbell University. These institutions, along with strong industry partnerships, equip students with the skills and certifications needed …
Cape Fear Valley Health Begins Construction on New Adolescent Behavioral Health Center in Harnett County
Friday, February 7, 2025
Cape Fear Valley Health, alongside Harnett County officials and community leaders, broke ground on January 31, 2025, for a new inpatient adolescent center at Brightwater Technology Park in Lillington. This marks a major step forward after three years of planning to address the growing need for adolescent behavioral health …
Announcing Harnett County’s latest Economic Development Marketing Video: Strong Roots, New Growth
Thursday, January 16, 2025
We are excited to unveil Harnett County’s latest economic development marketing video, Strong Roots, New Growth.
Harnett County Economic Development Hosts Discussion on Child Care and its Impact on the Workforce
Friday, August 30, 2024
Harnett County Economic Development, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Harnett County Partnership for Children, hosted a Workforce Trends Discussion on child care on August 27 at the Harnett Regional Jetport in Erwin.
Keep the Engine Running: Where We Are Heading
Friday, July 12, 2024
On the blog, Harnett County Economic Development Director Stephen Barrington explains that while neighboring counties have experienced significant nonresidential growth, Harnett County has lagged behind. However, change is on the horizon.
Explore Harnett County's New Economic Development Website: Clean, Simple, and Comprehensive
Monday, July 1, 2024
We have some big news to share! Harnett County Economic Development just rolled out our newly redesigned website. So what is our goal with the redesign? To make exploring business opportunities in Harnett County, North Carolina, as seamless as possible. Check it out for yourself at harnettedc.org.
Godwin Manufacturing, Harnett County Schools CTE Lead Workforce Development Session at the NTEA’s Work Truck Week 2024
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Godwin Manufacturing along with HCS CTE, were asked to serve on a Workforce Development session panel at the Work Truck Industry’s Annual Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The session titled “Exploring Ways to Maximize Your Talent Pipeline” focused on two unique approaches to workforce development and retention from industry leaders, …
Economic Development Highlight: Product Development
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Stephen Barrington discusses what product development means for Harnett County and why it will be a focus for the economic development team moving forward.
Economic Development Focus in 2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Stephen Barrington, Director, shares our focus and strategy for Harnett County Economic Development in 2024.
Harnett County Company Profile: Armtec Defense Technologies
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Armtec is the manufacturer of Chaff. Radar countermeasure chaff is designed to decoy Radars and/or Radar-guided missiles. Our chaff products offer broad-frequency coverage, high Radar reflectivity, and minimal bird-nesting. Armtec chaff is available in S-band through Ka-band and can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements.
Harnett County Company Profile: BullDog Hose
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
BullDog, located in Angier, North Carolina, is a quality manufacturer of Firefighting Hose and Flexible Pipeline Systems. From transporting industrial liquids to occupant firefighting, BullDog’s American-made industrial hoses span a wide range of applications, including Fire, Industrial, Ag and Military.
Inside Leadership Harnett's Business and Industry Day
Friday, July 28, 2023
Leadership Harnett has been bringing people together across Harnett County for over 25 years. After a two-year hiatus, the Class of 2023 has hit the ground running, immersing themselves in their community and furthering their commitments to serve in leadership roles both while in the program and as Alumni. …
Harnett County Business & Education Partnerships lead to Advanced Arc Welding Curriculum, Certifications at Triton High School
Friday, June 2, 2023
Andy Cole, teacher at Triton High School in Erwin, is the first high school teacher in the United States to complete the Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding course and be certified to offer certificates in Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) to high school students. This certification is specifically …
Harnett County Celebrates Economic Development Week
Monday, May 15, 2023
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) held its annual Economic Development Week, May 8 - 12. Harnett County Economic Development and hundreds of other economic development organizations (EDOs) across the globe joined the campaign to celebrate the profession while raising awareness of economic development and the impact on communities.
Harnett County Celebrates Small Business Week, 50-Year Anniversary of Weathers Manufacturing
Friday, May 12, 2023
In honor of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Small Business Week, April 30 – May 6, Harnett County Economic Development shared local, state, and national business resources along with business and entrepreneur features from our local communities on social media.