Forging a Legacy: Fuller Welding is Investing in the Future
(L to R) Phillip and Darlene Fuller own Fuller Welding and Fabricators, located off Salisbury Street in Mocksville. In 1972, Phil Fuller set out to start his own business, embarking on a lifelong journey in localmanufacturing. At just 19 years old,...
A Drive for Success: Flow Automotive Companies’ Journey of Employee and Community Empowerment
Flow Automotive is a proud sponsor of IGNITE DAVIE as an Employer of Choice. Flow Automotive has 15 dealerships in Statesville and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In the bustling world of the automotive industry, where trust can be scarce and...
Liberty Sheds Celebrates New Manufacturing Facility in Mocksville
Liberty Founder Bobby Eaton shows one of the company’s premiere sheds. Liberty Sheds, which designs and manufactures everything from simple storage sheds to elaborate buildings its customers turn into man caves, chic she-sheds, and even tiny...
DEX Heavy Duty Parts: A Driving Force in Sustainable Business
DEX renovation technicians Alex Perez (left) and Tim Pegram (right) at work refurbishing a truck engine. DEX Heavy Duty Parts (DEX), a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, is the country’s largest supplier of renovated, recycled, and surplus heavy-duty...
Terry Bralley Named Triad Business Journal 2023 Power Player
Terry Bralley has been promoting the economic development of Davie County since 1980, serving first as Mocksville Town Manager, then Davie County Manager, and now President of the Davie County Economic Development Commission. Congratulations to...
The Ignite Davie Program: Paving a Pathway to Success in Dentistry
(L to R) Antonia Montano, Dr. Andrew Rivers, and Hannah Morgan of Rivers Family & Cosmetic Dentistry The IGNITE DAVIE College Promise program is significantly impacting local students' lives, providing them with the opportunity to pursue...
Davie County’s Seventh Graders Step into the World of Careers
A hands-on interaction at Fuller Welding & Fabricators on Manufacturing Day Davie County’s seventh-grade students recently got a jump start on career exploration with unique behind-the-scenes tours of several local businesses and manufacturers...
IGNITE DAVIE and Pro Refrigeration – a Success Story at Work
Max Martinez's journey from a recent graduate to a successful technician at Pro Refrigeration in Mocksville is a testament to the transformative power of the IGNITE DAVIE College Promise. The program not only benefits students, but provides...
Exploring Real-World Connections: Teachers Embark on Externships to Bridge Education and Industry
Jennifer Haynes. Stephanie Morris, Jason Ward, Carolyn McManamy, Tani Caudle, Alyse Wooldridge, Anthony Davis, Matt Barker, Corbin Kopetsky Knowledge is power, especially in education. This summer, eight dedicated educators from Davie County...
Avgol Invests $100 Million to Expand Manufacturing Facility and Meet Rising Demand
(L to R) Commissioner Brent Shoaf, Representative Julia Howard, Commissioner Benita Finney, CTO Fred Indermaur, Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin, Indorama CEO of Hygiene Vertical Shachar Rachim, Plant Engineer Jeff Baity, Avgol CEO Sivan Yedidsion,...
Southern Distilling Company Increases Cooling Efficiency and Reduces Environmental Footprint with Third PROChiller System Purchase
Natural Refrigeration Takes Priority as Southern Distilling Company Expands For their latest expansion, the distillery opted for the state-of-the-art PROGreen Solutions series of chiller systems. The PROGreen 100 HP Chiller System is the first...
Davie County Named All-America City
Davie County, NC, has been named an All-America City by the National Civic League. Davie County was one of 20 communities selected as finalists from across the country to compete for this prestigious award in Denver, Colorado. The National Civic...
Denver Bound! Davie’s All-America City Awards Team Competes This Saturday!
After weeks of planning and preparation, Davie County’s team leaves for Denver early Thursday morning to compete against 19 other finalist communities for the honor of being named an All-America City. The National Civic League’s All-America...
The Hollingsworth Companies Continues Industrial Expansion in Davie County, NC
Construction has begun on two new industrial facilities in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina The Hollingsworth Companies is taking advantage of the recent dry weather to start the construction of two new speculatively complete industrial...
All-America City Award Application Highlights What Makes Davie County Special – Part V
Everyone who lives in Davie County knows what a special place it is. Soon other communities around the country will know it as well. Last month, the National Civic League selected Davie County as a finalist for this year’s All-America City...
All-America City Award Application Highlights What Makes Davie County Special – Part IV
Everyone who lives in Davie County knows what a special place it is. Soon other communities around the country will know it as well. Last month, the National Civic League selected Davie County as a finalist for this year’s All-America City...
All-America City Award Application Highlights What Makes Davie County Special – Part III
Everyone who lives in Davie County knows what a special place it is. Soon other communities around the country will know it as well. Last month, the National Civic League selected Davie County as a finalist for this year’s All-America City Award....
All-America City Award Application Highlights What Makes Davie County Special – Part II
Everyone who lives in Davie County knows what a special place it is. Soon other communities around the country will know it as well. Last month, the National Civic League selected Davie County as a finalist for this year’s All-America City...
Another Win for Davie County – Avgol to Invest $100 Million & Create 52 New Jobs
Global manufacturer Avgol is investing approximately $100 million to expand its Mocksville facility to include both a sixth multibeam spunlaid production line and a laminate finishing line to meet the growing domestic demand for its...
All-American City Award Application Highlights What Makes Davie County Special
Everyone who lives in Davie County knows what a special place it is. Soon other communities around the country will know it as well. Last month, the National Civic League selected Davie County as a finalist for this year’s All-America City Award....
IGNITE DAVIE is Meeting the Needs of Both Students and Employers
(L to R) Robbie Bostic and George Webb. Thanks to IGNITE DAVIE, Bostic started a career as an HVAC installer without educational debt, and Webb Heating & Air Conditioning gained a valuable new employee. IGNITE DAVIE is proving to be a win-win...
Amarr Recognized by N.C. Department of Labor
Amarr is the only Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP)-certified company in Davie County. First-shift team members were on hand to receive the award from the NC Department of Labor. Amarr, one of the world’s leading...
Local Entrepreneurs & Investors Spurring Growth Together
Do you have an idea for an exciting new business but need the tools to proceed? Or do you own a small business that has quit growing and you need help figuring out why? Venture Davie is for you! Venture Davie is a collaboration between the...
IGNITE DAVIE Adds Short-term Training Programs for Fall 2023
Beginning in Fall 2023, the IGNITE DAVIE College Promise program will include four short-term training programs at Davidson-Davie Community College. Previously, IGNITE DAVIE paid for tuition and fees with a stipend for books for graduates to...