FINANCIAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

Buncombe County Awards Financial Services Contract to Southeastern Container (August 2026)

Buncombe County is entering an Economic Development Agreement with Southeastern Container to support a $31.3 million expansion and 12 new jobs at its Enka facility. The package includes up to $85,000 in county incentives and administration of a $100,000 N.C. Commerce Building Reuse Grant, with funds paid on a performance basis.

Document date · August 18, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$185,000 (total incentives: $100,000 State Building Reuse Grant + $85,000 County incentives)
Contract type
FINANCIAL_SERVICES
Contract term
Economic Development Agreement term 6 years (3-year job creation plus 3-year retention); Rural grant term 2026-02-19 through 2028-02-19
Renewal date
2029-04-30
Renewal
EDA provides up to $80,000 in county grants payable upon project completion on or after April 30, 2029, with an additional $5,000 for hiring commitments; grant term for the Rural Building Reuse Agreement runs through 2028-02-19. Future renewals are not specified and would require new Board action.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
Buncombe County AgendaPacket Board of Commissioners Meeting 2026-08-18

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Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the financial services contract by Buncombe County?

Southeastern Container was awarded this financial services contract by Buncombe County, as recorded on August 18, 2026. The contract value is $185,000 (total incentives: $100,000 State Building Reuse Grant + $85,000 County incentives).

How much is the Southeastern Container contract with Buncombe County worth?

The Southeastern Container contract with Buncombe County is valued at $185,000 (total incentives: $100,000 State Building Reuse Grant + $85,000 County incentives), covering financial services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Financial Services contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Buncombe County AgendaPacket Board of Commissioners Meeting 2026-08-18 (AgendaPacket), dated August 18, 2026 from Buncombe County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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