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Columbus County approves building-reuse incentive for Bard Fencing; project expected to create 51 jobs
Summary
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners voted on March 17 to accept a building reuse incentive grant tied to a fencing company that has signed a lease in Chadbourne and expects to create 51 jobs.
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners voted on March 17 to accept a building reuse incentive grant tied to a fencing company that has signed a lease in Chadbourne and expects to create 51 jobs.
EDC planning director Gary Lanier described the project as “big news for Columbus County, big news for the town of Tabor City,” saying the company plans a $16,300,000 capital investment and 51 jobs. Lanier told the board the incentive also serves as the county’s portion of a building‑reuse match and that the agreement is structured around new property tax revenues generated by the project.
The board…
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