Martha Dockery Named 2026 Triangle East ATHENA International Leadership Award Recipient
Triangle East Chamber celebrates eight distinguished finalists during annual leadership dinnerSMITHFIELD, N.C. — October 7, 2026 — The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce has named Martha Dockery, Founder and CEO of Superior Clinical Research, LLC, the 2026 Triangle East ATHENA International Leadership Award recipient. Dockery was honored during the Chamber's ATHENA Leadership Award Dinner on October 6, an evening dedicated to celebrating women whose professional excellence, community service, and
Downtown Smithfield Contributes to Strong Main Street Investment Across North Carolina
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Downtown Smithfield is contributing to a powerful story of downtown revitalization taking place across North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Commerce announced this week that designated Main Street and Small Town Main Street communities generated nearly $514 million in public and private investment during fiscal year 2025–26, along with 318 new businesses and nearly 2,500 jobs. Since North Carolina's Main Street program began in 1980, participating communities have leveraged more than
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ACE FABRICATION EXPANSION HIGHLIGHTS JOCO’S ROLE IN LIFE SCIENCES
Homegrown Fabricator Supports Regional and National Biopharma Partners Johnston County, N.C. – September 18, 2026. Consider Johnston County’s most important life sciences companies, and names like Novo Nordisk, BD and Grifols come to mind. True, the three are global biotech titans that employ thousands of workers here. But less conspicuous industry names are also thriving. Now expanding in Smithfield, for example, is Ace Fabrication, a business that has operated at its U.S. 70 Business W. location since
Eight Women. One Prestigious Honor. Triangle East Chamber Announces 2026 ATHENA Nominees
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — September 21, 2026 — The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2026 nominees for the prestigious ATHENA International Leadership Award, recognizing eight outstanding women whose leadership, professional accomplishments, community service, and commitment to developing others exemplify the spirit of the ATHENA Award. The 2026 nominees are:Randa Gay — Isaiah 117 HouseCindy Mason — Over the Moon BoutiqueJoelina Landa — United Community BankApril Stephens — The April
Leadership Johnston announces 2021 graduates
Johnston County, NC — Leadership Johnston celebrated its newest graduates at their first meeting on June 24. Despite the challenges of this past year, Leadership Johnston forged ahead under a new format focused on Crisis Leadership. The graduation ceremony held at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum and sponsored by KS Bank, was the first time these class members met in person. This year's graduates include William Brown (Benson Police Department), Melissa Curry (KS Bank, Inc.), Gary Johnson (Town of
AMAZON TO CREATE 500 JOBS AT A NEW $100 MILLION DISTRIBUTION OPERATION IN SMITHFIELD
Contacts: Chris Johnson Tim Kerigan 919-205-1232 919-934-2116 x1109 919-915-6202 (cell) tim.kerigan@smithfield-nc.com chris.johnson@johnstonnc.com Johnston County, N.C. – May 10, 2021. Amazon.com, the Seattle-based e-retailing pioneer, will launch a state-of-the-art import processing center in Smithfield, creating more than 500 jobs
