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New Logistics Center Will Create 118 Jobs In Wayne County

PRE News & Ideas | By Jared Brumbaugh

Published December 10, 2019 at 11:39 AM EST

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that Michael Aram, Inc., an internationally renowned luxury design company, plans to relocate a logistics center to Goldsboro. The company plans to invest $5.7 million in the facility. A grant, recently awarded to Wayne County from the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority, supports the reuse of a 234,972 square foot building in Goldsboro. The company, which produces jewelry and home furnishings, will create 118 jobs. Salaries will vary by position but the average annual wage will be $35,620, in line with the Wayne County average annual wage of $35,485.

Jared Brumbaugh

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking long trails, tending his garden, stargazing on clear nights, and sharpening his culinary skills in the kitchen.

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