Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Nov. 19.
"David Farris and the entire Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, congratulate Norris Tolson and his team at the Carolinas Gateway Partnership for a job well done. Congratulations!"
The Carolina Connector Delivers
Intermodal supports the supply chain bringing goods to the consumer Ceremonies held formally launched the Carolina Connector, a 330-acre, multi-modal cargo hub in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, that will significantly improve connections between North Carolina and the global region. It is positioned to reach more than
5 million consumers within a 120-mile radius. Located just five miles off I-95 and 60 miles northeast of the state's capital of Raleigh, and in close proximity to the ports, this is an energy-efficient way to move freight over land and connect businesses where they need to go.
(L to R) Carolinas Gateway Partnership CEO and President Norris Tolson joins City of Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for CSX Nathan Goldman, Gov. Roy Cooper, N.C. Dept. of Transportation Board Member Melvin Mitchell, N.C. Dept. of Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette, and N.C. Rep. Shelly Willingham to officially cut the ribbon celebrating the Carolina Connector on Thursday, Nov. 18.
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