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File #: 26-046   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Passed
File created: 2/2/2026 In control: Economic Development Commission
On agenda: 2/26/2026 Final action: 2/26/2026
Enactment date: 2/26/2026 Enactment #: 2026-052
Title: Public Hearing - RE: Commissioner Keigher - EDC - To Approve a Gaston County Level One Incentive Grant Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. 158-7.1 and To Authorize Gaston County to Enter Into an Economic Development Agreement (EDA) with Project Helms Deep 1. Receive Citizen Comment 2. Close Public Hearing 3. Accept Motion
Sponsors: Tom Keigher
Attachments: 1. Adopted 2026-052, 2. Resolution

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Public Hearing - RE: Commissioner Keigher - EDC - To Approve a Gaston County Level One Incentive Grant Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. 158-7.1 and To Authorize Gaston County to Enter Into an Economic Development Agreement (EDA) with Project Helms Deep

1. Receive Citizen Comment

2. Close Public Hearing

3. Accept Motion

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STAFF CONTACT

Alisha Summey - Economic Development Commission - 704-825-4046

BUDGET IMPACT
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Local Investment Grant - No additional funds will be required.

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BACKGROUND

Project Helms Deep plans to invest $8,000,000 to purchase and transfer advanced manufacturing machinery and equipment into Gaston County. This will increase their capabilities at their existing manufacturing facility in Gaston County. It is anticipated that the Company’s capital investment in and at the Property and its operations thereat will generate significant ad valorem tax, sales tax and other revenues to the County and will qualify for a Level One Incentive Grant. The County will prepare a detailed Economic Development Agreement (EDA), between Project Helms Deep, the County, and chosen municipality, so as to induce the company to provide good job opportunities and capital investment which will enhance the County’s ability to attract additional business and industry.

POLICY IMPACT

N/A

ATTACHMENTS

Resolution