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Media Relations Archives
past news from the Lee County EDC

:: News Releases
    12/01/09: Annual "Health of Lee" diagnosis set for Dec. 10
    10/15/09: Lessons in economy focus of C100 luncheon Oct. 29
    07/21/09: Sanford named a "Playful City USA" community
    06/03/09: Sanford again ranks in top 40 of economic strength
    05/21/09: "In-migration" the focus of C100 luncheon on June 4
    03/31/09: Expert to explain "Stimulus and You" on Apr. 21
    03/30/09: "Stimulus" to provide workers for area companies
    02/19/09: Heuts returns to 'Carolina Business Review' Feb. 22
    02/12/09: C100 gives a taste of N.C.'s burgeoning wine industry
    02/09/09: Seminar to help companies "survive and thrive"
    01/07/09: Additional state tax credits available in Sanford UPZ
    11/25/08: "Health of Lee 2008" set for Dec. 4
    09/02/08: Red Wolf receives $75K expansion loan
    08/20/08: Heuts on 'Carolina Business Review' to air Aug. 24
    08/13/08: Heuts to appear on 'Carolina Business Review'
    06/12/08: Sanford leaps to 34th in small city economic strength
    06/09/08: 'Business sin' examined at C100 in June
    05/01/08: Sanford airport plans presented to state council
    04/28/08: Stock Building Supply buys location in Sanford
    04/21/08: Latino influence in N.C. topic of C100 presentation
    02/11/08: Expert forecasts '08 legislative session
    01/29/08: Lee industry posts safety accomplishments in '07
    11/20/07: "Health of Lee County" returns on Dec. 5
    10/04/07: Developer to discuss luring upscale chains on Oct. 12
    08/24/07: Caterpillar announces world-class training center in Lee
    08/21/07: Wyeth Biotech begins $50M expansion project
    08/06/07: Challenge Printing ready to expand
    07/20/07: Frontier announces $20M expansion in Sanford
    07/18/07: Sanford rises to 45th in US economic strength ranking
    05/29/07: State Education Chair to Speak in Sanford on June 20
    04/26/07: Nine of 2007 Fortune 500 companies operate in Lee
    04/20/07: Revolutionary War veteran to rest at Lee Court House
    04/17/07: INTRO TO AVIATION@the airport set for May 12
    04/16/07: Economist to give local forecast for C100 on May 3
    03/13/07: Sanford rises to 24th on list of top towns for business
    02/16/07: Developer to advise on growth for C100 on Mar. 1
    02/08/07: Free "Learn to Fly" seminar set for Feb. 20
    12/18/06: Lee County EDC unveils new Web site
    12/15/06: Sanford airport impact tops $280 million per year
    11/20/06: Solus to add 160 jobs, $4.25 million investment
    10/12/06: Annual "Backstage Lee" tour slated for Nov. 16
    09/26/06: Hearn to assess Lee County for C100 on Oct. 18
    08/21/06: Brick sculpture installed in Sanford airport
    08/17/06: Sanford ranked 48th in economic strength
    08/09/06: Fitzsimon to review state legislative session
    06/12/06: Coty to expand, add 150 jobs in Sanford
    05/18/06: Caterpillar to open prehiring assessment center
    05/16/06: Score Energy opens second U.S. facility in Sanford
    04/21/06: Speaker to reveal "secrets" of performance on May 3
    02/10/06: Base realignment & growth topic for C100 on Feb. 24
    12/15/05: Patriot donates armor, gear to U.S. Military Academy
    12/02/05: "Health of Lee County 2005" set for Dec. 8
    11/29/05: Century Stone opens in Sanford
    10/10/05: Bridwell to discuss "greenbacks, greenways" Oct 25
    09/12/05: Horner to review Lee market findings Sept. 20
    09/08/05: Low-cost aviation unveiled at Sanford symposium
    08/15/05: Noted economist to clarify economic picture Aug. 25
    03/31/05: Sanford ranked 36th among top small towns
    12/20/04: Patriot Performance to armor vehicles in Iraq
    12/01/04: "Health of Lee County" set for Dec. 7
    11/23/04: "Doing Business With the Government" set for Dec. 1
    09/23/04: Former Porche CEO to speak Sept. 29 in Sanford
    09/17/04: Static Control opening distribution center
    08/16/04: Lee EDC endorses "Amendment One"
    07/19/04: Lee poised for jobs says speaker for Aug. 11 C100
    05/24/04: U.S. Open focus of C100 meeting on June 9
    03/25/04: Industrial safety courses set for Sanford Apr. 13
    03/24/04: Balloons Inc. announces move to Sanford
    03/22/04: PolySi moving headquarters to Lee County
    03/08/04: Patriot Performance opens, expands in Sanford
    02/19/04: Despite snow, industrial park expansion on schedule
    02/11/04: Arden, dignitaries delebrate 10 safe years (& briefs)
    01/23/04: Seminar to focus on government contracting
    12/01/03: "Health of Lee County" topic of debate on Dec. 9
    10/09/03: State official to discuss road projects Oct. 15
    09/26/03: Lee County leaders pursue FedEx facility
    06/05/03: Pundit Barry Saunders brings wit to Sanford
    04/04/03: "Browning of America" topic for April C100 meeting
    03/12/03: Leaders break ground for two major projects
    02/20/03: Gala to kick off industrial park expansion
    01/28/03: Developer Kathleen Rose to assess Lee County
    11/26/02: MeikleEMS breaks ground on major expansion project
    11/25/02: Static named Electronics Company of the Year in N.C.
    11/14/02: Static Control announces new distribution center
    11/06/02: News & Observer publisher featured at C100
    10/09/02: N.C. commerce secretary to address C100
    09/20/02: Static Control announces open house, set for Oct. 5
    08/30/02: John Hood to discuss statewide issues in Sanford
    07/23/02: Daniel re-elected president of Committee of 100
    07/09/02: Negotiation workshop featuring Gary Tharp offered
    05/14/02: Leaders celebrate commerce, magazine feature article
    05/07/02: Airstravaganza aviation open house set for May 11
    04/19/02: ISM Fastening Systems opens new division in Sanford
    04/17/02: Business leaders discuss near future at C100 meeting Apr. 23
    02/27/02: Sanford among nation's top 10 towns for corporate facilities
    02/21/02: County receives grant to certify industrial site
    01/17/02: Opportunity focus of C100 meeting Jan. 22

:: Economic Indicators newsletter
    Fall 2009: Recovery
    Summer 2009: Green
    Spring 2009: Baiting the Tourist Trap
    Winter 2009: Giant Leap Backward
    Fall 2008: Military Invasion
    Summer 2008: Teamwork
    Spring 2008: Swimming in Water
    Winter 2008: The Future Looks Up
    Fall 2007: Lee Works
    Summer 2007: Money. Money. Money.
    Spring 2007: The Incentives Game
    Winter 2007: Retail Boom!
    Fall 2006: Lifestyle Matters
    Summer 2006: Bristol-Myers Squibb Retrospective
    Spring 2006: Recycling Space
    Winter 2006: Lee Early College Arrives
    Fall 2005: An Upbeat Prognosis
    Summer 2005: Static Control Prevails
    Spring 2005: In the First Pairing/U.S. Open
    Winter 2005: Stoking the Economy/CCCC
    Fall 2004: Waves of Change
    Summer 2004: Staying on Top
    Spring 2004: Green from the Greens
    Winter 2004: Follow the Money!
    Fall 2003: Willkommen!/International Companies
    Summer 2003: Buildings for Sale
    Spring 2003: Building at Home
    Winter 2003: If creativity drives business, what about Lee?
    Fall 2002: Business supporting industry benefits community
    Summer 2002: Development through the wires
    Spring 2002: 'Stealth' medical sector helps fuel growth
    Winter 2002: Despite economy, industries considering Lee
    Fall 2001: Area governments join forces to provide services

:: Area Economic Updates and Features
    12/18/09: Sanford Skies: "CHRISTMAS @ the jetport" a success
    10/09/09: Sanford Skies: Regional airport becomes RALEIGH EXEC
    10/08/09: Expansion Solutions magazine: Lee feature (PDF)
    10/01/09: Sanford Skies: "FAMILY DAY @ the airport" on Oct. 10
    08/11/09: Sanford Skies: WWII bomber gives rides at airport
    12/15/08: Sanford Skies: "CHRISTMAS @ the airport" is business

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