PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n North Carolina Railroad Company www.ncrr.com NCRR is the one private railroad company that has driven North Carolina’s economic growth for over 175 years. We maintain our rail corridor that serves as the state’s essential conduit, provide dynamic services and best-in-class rail-centric solutions, and transform our trusted expertise and unique assets into economic advantages. n Siemens www.mobility.siemens.com Siemens Mobility is the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer with 4,500 team members and a network of more than 2,000 suppliers in America. Our $220 million expansion to Lexington, NC will create 500 new jobs and bring an advanced manufacturing and rail services facility to the east coast. n Lexington Tourism Authority www.visitlexingtonnc.com n Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce www.lexingtonchamber.net n Davidson-Davie Community College www.davidsondavie.edu Davidson-Davie is a multi-campus college where students of all ages and backgrounds pursue academic and career-focused education to build successful futures. With more than 40 degree and certificate programs, as well as affordable college-credit coursework, Davidson-Davie is committed to quality education, innovative and equitable learning experiences, training, and support. With new industries like Siemens Mobility and Divert leading the way and ambitious housing and infrastructure projects in the works, Lexington is becoming a destination for businesses, residents, and visitors alike. As Hayes says, “We’re spreading the love in many different areas, trying to make Lexington a place where everyone feels like they belong.” 234 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11
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