15. Eastbound & Thriving: Building the Future of Eastern North Carolina

Join us for an inspiring conversation about the momentum transforming Eastern North Carolina with three leaders at the forefront of the region’s growth: Benton Moss, CEO of Simmons and Harris and host of the Twin County Spotlight podcast; Bob Pike, President & CEO of Carolina’s Gateway Partnership; and Susan Phelps, Economic Development Manager for Nash County.From downtown revitalizations and workforce housing to megasite development and industrial recruitment, our guests share how collaboration between developers, municipalities, and residents is creating a more connected, competitive, and vibrant region. We discuss the investments attracting both families and businesses, the critical role of infrastructure and workforce development, and the vision for communities where people can live, work, and play.Whether you’re interested in economic development, commercial real estate, or the future of North Carolina’s growth corridors, this episode offers an inside look at the partnerships and projects shaping the Twin Counties and beyond.Constructing the Carolinas is brought to you by Barnhill Contracting Company, which has been Constructing the Carolinas since 1949, hosted by Valerie Bono, and produced by Walk West.Barnhill is HIRING for Professional, Trade, and CDL Opportunities – https://www.barnhillcontracting.com/careers/ Barnhill is HIRING for Professional, Trade, and CDL Opportunities - https://www.barnhillcontracting.com/careers/