Gaston Gazette - Standard Distributors honored with Spirit of the Economy Award
Standard Distributors honored with Spirit of the Economy AwardBill PoteatThe Gaston Gazette Sit down with Tom and Tim Efird to talk about Standard Distributors and its history in the community and one element is constant throughout the entire conversation: laughter.This father and son duo take their obligations to the community and its ongoing improvement seriously, but humor infuses both their memories of past accomplishments and their realization of future challenges.The two recently talked with
Gaston Gazette - John Lowery to Receive Spirit of the Carolinas Award
John Lowery to receive Spirit of the Carolinas Award from Gaston Business AssociationBill PoteatThe Gaston GazetteThe list of awards, honors, and accolades received by Gastonia's John Lowery over the past four-plus decades is long enough to stretch from Spencer Mountain to Crowders Mountain with perhaps a little left over.Yes, that is an exaggeration, but not much of one.And, yet another award is about to be added to that number.At the Gaston Business Association's Salute to Business and Manufacturing
News Release: GBA Proactively Addressing Gaston County Workforce Needs
GASTON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL TALENT PIPELINE ACADEMY Scholarship provided by NC Chamber Foundation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Jamie Banks Phone: (704) 699-1600 Email: jamie@gastonbusiness.com GASTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA -- May 12, 2021 - In alignment with the Gaston Business Association’s (GBA) strategic priority area of Enhancing Workforce Capacity, the GBA applied for, and was accepted into, the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Talent Pipeline
Charlotte Business Journal - Gaston could emerge as hotspot for industrial development
How Gaston County could emerge as a hotspot for industrial developmentMar 26, 2021, 9:02am EDTTRINITY CAPITAL ADVISORSTrinity Capital Advisors is developing Delta Industrial Park in Gastonia, which is a 600,000-square-foot building that can be expanded up to 1 million square feet.Donny Hicks, executive director of the Gaston County Economic Development Commission, gave a presentation Thursday touting the strong industrial development activity in the county. With several key projects in tow and market trends
Savvy Citizen Podcast
Patrick Mumford and Steve D'Avria join Gaston County's Adam Gaub to discuss the work of the GBA and its role in the community.
Business NC Podcast
Gaston Business Association President & CEO Patrick Mumford was a guest on Business NC Magazine’s weekly PODCAST to discuss the GBA and overall economic development in Gaston County,
The Lincoln Herald
Gaston County Business Groups Rebrand As GBAGaston Business Association unveiledIt’s a new day for business in Gaston County.According to spokeswoman Jamie Banks, the former Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce and Greater Gaston Development Corporation have consolidated and rebranded themselves as the Gaston Business Association (or GBA). The new group’s purpose is to provide a unified and decisive voice of business to create, influence and leverage economic opportunities throughout Gaston County.Although
GBA Unveils Branding
GASTON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION UNVEILS NEW BRANDING Reflects organization pledge to Connect, Commit, and Collaborate with business community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2020 Contact: Jamie Banks Phone: (704) 699-1600 Email: jamie@gastonbusiness.com GASTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA – Today the newly created Gaston Business Association (GBA) unveiled its branding during a virtual meeting with its members. Official on January 1, 2021, the GBA was created through the merging of the former Gaston
Charlotte Business Journal
Newly merged business advocacy organization introduced in Gaston CountyIN THIS ARTICLEChris PeekPersonGreg BotnerPersonManufacturingIndustryPat MumfordPersonSteve D'AvriaPersonBy Collin Huguley – Staff Writer, Charlotte Business JournalJan 28, 2021, 2:53pm EST Leaders of the newly formed Gaston Business Association believe they now have a more unified approach to helping businesses in Gaston County. On Thursday, the Gaston Business Association revealed its branding after the new organization was
