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Economic Stewardship in Henderson County

It is the mission of The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, Inc. to guide business development and increase the quality of life for Henderson County residents. Learn more!

2023-2024 Annual Event & Forum

May 6, 2025

Like most folks in Henderson County, Hurricane Helene caused a pivot at The Partnership. The Annual Event was set to be held the week that the hurricane hit, but we were able to reschedule for April 2nd, and have to say that it might’ve been one of the best Annual Events yet!  Dr. Melissa Furman ...read more

Special Moments in March

March 31, 2025

This month was full of events and recognitions in the economic development community! We are grateful to our partners for allowing us to host special events for everyone and to industries like Elkamet, Inc. for their 20-year long commitment to Henderson County.  Elkamet, Inc. celebrated twenty successful years in Henderson County in mid-March. Leadership from Germany came ...read more

HCPED focuses on retention of existing industry, recruitment of new industry, protection of industrial land and workforce development in Henderson County, North Carolina.

Henderson County is situated south of Asheville, NC and north of Greenville, SC. The county has a strong industrial base, thriving in plastics & metals, automotive components, outdoor recreation as well as a balanced tourism, healthcare, and agricultural community. HCPED has a solid project management team to assist manufacturers with their growth and entry into the community. Our team assists with site and building development, workforce recruitment and overall community connections.

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