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Large Corporations Do Big Business in Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount and its surrounding region are lucky to have a diverse business sector, with everything from startup companies to large corporations. A key reason why businesses are successful here is because of a good transportation network in place that creates a magnet for growth.
Highways
Rocky Mount is situated just off Interstate 95 at the intersection of U.S. Route 64, which is a major east-west freeway. In addition, U.S. 301 provides a key north-south thoroughfare through the city.
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Cummins Engine Plant Puts Horsepower into Work and Community
A pillar in the community since 1982, the Cummins-Rocky Mount Engine Plant employs more than 1,400 full-time employees and more than 300 temporary employees.
The Rocky Mount plant builds diesel and natural-gas engines ranging from 90 to 600 horsepower. Ken Anderson, who joined the Cummins-Rocky Mount plant in 2008 and became plant manager in 2010, says they make nearly 4,000 different engine configurations from heavy duty automotive to construction equipment.
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Rocky Mount, NC Top Employers
Education takes the top positions for employers, in Rocky Mount, but health and city jobs have a healthy representation as well.
Edgecombe County Public Schools
Nash-Rocky Mount Schools
Hospira, Inc.
QVC Rocky Mount, Inc.
Nash Hospitals, Inc.
Consolidated Diesel Company
Universal Leaf North America
RBC Bank
City of Rocky Mount
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