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For Immediate Release
Burke County, N.C. (December 11, 2023) Burke Development, Inc, is excited to announce receipt of a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to support the development of the Great Meadows Megasite.
Scott HamiIton, President, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Leaf Foundation stated in a notification to Burke Development, Inc. “I am pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Golden LEAF Foundation has approved funding for “Great Meadows Site,” in the amount of $50,000.00. We trust that this support will further your work to benefit North Carolinians and the long-term economic advancement of our state.”
Alan Wood, president and CEO of BDI, said the $50k allocation will assist with development of the site. The megasite will be a total of 1,353 acres, with about 200 acres in McDowell County and the remainder of the property in Burke County. It is located off Interstate 40, Exit 94.
Burke Development, Inc. would like to thank all partners for their efforts on this project including, N.C. Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Other key partners in the project include the North Carolina Department of Commerce Workforce Solutions, the North Carolina Community College System, Western Piedmont Community College, Burke County, the City of Morganton, and Western Piedmont Council of Governments.
About Burke Development, Inc.
Burke Development, Inc. (BDI) is a nonprofit organization supported by private and public funding that is charged with accelerating economic growth in Burke County. BDI works with industry leaders, site selection consultants, government agencies and other entities to facilitate expansion strategies for existing businesses and recruit target industries to Burke County. For more information about BDI visit www.BurkeDevInc.com.
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Contact:
Alan Wood, President/CEO
(828)764-9372
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