North Carolina Textiles
Sectors:
Manufacturing
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Regions:

Western and Central North Carolina
Overview:
Successful pairing of demand for American-made textiles with the work of small firms in western North Carolina and regions in the surrounding states is making the region’s economy more resilient. These businesses provide not just jobs for the region’s residents, but opportunities to build wealth and control of business decisions through employee ownership.
Participating organizations:
Related resources:
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North Carolina Textiles: Thriving here (YouTube)
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Rethreading a textile heritage: One stitch at a time (PDF) (Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group)