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With a lot of good jobs available
and a great economic climate, the growing Roanoke Rapids
area is a great place to live and work. The Roanoke Valley
has a strong industrial history going back almost 100 years.
Today, manufacturing is a leading industry including the
production of paper products, molded plastics, wood products
and fabricated metal. The Valley also has a strong agricultural
foundation and the area is a leading producer of cotton and
peanuts in the state. The area’s pro-business climate
encourages new business development and the expansion of
existing operations.
Major Area Employers
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Halifax Co. Schools (County School
System)
900 Employees
.
Halifax Regional Medical Center (Hospital)
880 Employees
.
County of Halifax (Government)
640 Employees
.
International Paper (Kraft Paper, Linerboard,
etc.)
492 Employees
.
Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools (School
System)
405 Employees
.
Safelite Glass Corp. (Automobile Windshields)
412
Employees
.
AAA Carolina’s (Call Center)
275
Employees
.
Halifax Community College (Community College)
234
Employees
.
Weldon City Schools
200 Employees
.
Reser’s Fine Foods (Salad Production)
200
Employees
.
Patch Rubber
185 Employees
.
Coastal Lumber Company (Forest Products)
167
Employees
.
City of Roanoke Rapids (Government)
157
Employees
.
New Dixie Oil Corp. (Petroleum Products,
Stores)
175 Employees
.
Flambeau Products Corp. (Plastic Products)
150
Employees
.
Kennametal, Inc. (Metalworking Products)
141
Employees
.
Halifax Linen Service (Linen & Uniform
Rental)
195 Employees
.
Our Community Hospital (Health Care Services)
100
Employees
.
Newsom Oil Company (Petroleum Products)
100
Employees
.
Dominion North Carolina Power (Utility)
90
Employees
.
PC.B
Piezotronics
100 Employees
.
Georgia Pacific (Hardwood & Cypress)
85
Employees
.
Scotland Neck Industries (Institutional
Textiles)
75 Employees
.
Lowe’s
Regional Distribution Center
1151 Employees
.
Kennemetal
141 Employees
.
Carolina Crossroads (Music & Entertainment
District)
2400 Employees
Resources
Betsey’s Real Estate understands the importance of
a strong economic base to encourage growth and progress
in the business community. Please review the following
link to learn more about employers and employment in our
area:
www.halifaxdevelopment.com/Business%20&%20Industry.htm
Labor
• Labor Force 21,790
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• Employed 19,710
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• Unemployed 2,080
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• Unemployment Rate 9.5%
Source: NC Employment Security Commission
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