Last month, the Harnett Economic Development Corporation (HEDC), the nonprofit partner of Harnett County Economic Development, hosted its Annual Board Meeting to reflect on a year of meaningful progress and set priorities for the year ahead.
The HEDC plays a vital role by serving as a development partner to Harnett County through real estate activities, including land acquisition, product development, construction of shell/speculative buildings, property management, marketing and business development. These efforts help ensure Harnett County remains competitive in attracting new jobs, investment and opportunities for residents. Two major initiatives launched this year include:
- The Harnett County Jobs Campaign, which aims to create 1,000 new jobs by the end of 2030, offering wages at or above 125% of the County’s average, as set by the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
- The Industrial Land Program, which includes collaborating with private landowners to complete due diligence on their property in an effort to transition their available land to a market-ready site for industrial users, advancing at least one site to market through the Jobs Campaign.
“HEDC is a vital partner in our mission to spur private sector investment that yields new jobs with better than average wages for Harnett County residents,” added Barrington in a press release. “Their leadership and support help us focus on the County’s unique needs and growth opportunities through product development and business attraction initiatives.”
Real Estate Activities…