Henderson - Vance County Economic Development Commission

10/16/2026

Exciting news! Select Products is growing in Henderson.

The North Carolina Department of Commerce has awarded Vance County a $144,000 Rural Building Reuse grant to support a 100,000-square-foot expansion of Select Tissue’s existing facility on Poplar Creek Road. The project is expected to create 18 new jobs and represents an investment of nearly $24 million in our community.

Congratulations to Select Products!

Read the full announcement: https://www.commerce.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/15/governor-stein-announces-504-million-investment-and-78-new-jobs-rural-north-carolina

10/07/2026

🌱 Grown, raised, and made in Kerr-Tar!

Join us for the ROOTED Regional Marketplace and support local farmers from across our five-county region! Enjoy an afternoon of shopping, delicious food, and live music. 🛍️🍦🎶

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
🕛 12–5 PM
📍 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, NC (Outside of McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center)

🚚 Food trucks: RJ’s Grill, Angela’s Grill, Fruits of ABKL, and Holly Creek Dairy & Ice Cream
🎵 Live music by The Konnection Band from 3:30–5 PM

Be sure to bring cash just in case! Bring your friends and family and help celebrate what makes our region special! 💚

10/07/2026

🍂 October is a great time to invest in your business! 🍂

Ready to learn something new, sharpen your skills, or get your business moving in the right direction? The VGCC Small Business Center has a great lineup of FREE webinars this October designed to help you start, grow, and manage your business.

💻 Whether you're just getting started or have been in business for years, there's something for you!

📅 Check out our October webinar schedule and find the sessions that fit your needs.

View the schedule and register on our website.

08/19/2026

Join us for ‘Way to GROW!’ week! We have a ton of fun events planned to give community members a chance to have fun and learn in your hometown with the conclusion of our ‘Way to GROW!’ week being the Colorfestival homecoming on Saturday, August 22nd from 12-7pm in beautiful downtown Henderson! See you there!

08/19/2026

Join us Thursday at the home table! This community dinner will be catered by All Smoked Up and upon attending, you will receive a free lemon Italian ice from Mac Scoops! Cant wait to see you there!

08/18/2026

08/12/2026

The final production of the Henderson Rec Players' 2026 Summer season is just around the corner!

Join us as we wish America a happy 250th birthday starting August 28th!

The Complete History of America (Abridged) is a 90-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding us that it’s not the length of your history that matters — it’s what you’ve done with it! It is the perfect choice for a fun night out in Henderson, whether you are a history buff or just looking for something different.

Get ready to laugh, learn, and experience one of the most entertaining shows of the summer.
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🎟 Get tickets: mcgregorhall.org

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Visit or call the box office at (252) 598-0662 to purchase tickets. The box office will open one hour before the show starts and is open 1:30pm to 5:30pm on weekdays.

As always, ADA seating and Student discount tickets are available through the box office!

Three Performances:
Friday, August 28th @ 7:30PM
Saturday, August 29th @ 7:30PM
Sunday, August 30th @ 3:00PM
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08/12/2026

08/12/2026