In Asheville, manufacturing is not just making a comeback—it’s being redefined. “Made in Asheville”, a series by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC), will spotlight local manufacturers from fields including food and beverage, automotive, and Biotech. Through success stories about real people, the series will highlight various companies’ impact on the regional economy, the innovative nature of their products, and work opportunities available in the field.
The series will also show how collaboration with A-B Tech’s AMC supports business growth through the state’s tailored workforce training program, NCEdge, which builds a continuous pipeline of skilled talent while fostering lifelong learning.
Made in Asheville: GE Aerospace's Madalyn Davis
September 14, 2026 After graduating from college with two degrees, Madalyn Davis, 32, found her dream job by accident. The ambitious Morganton native had already studied for bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exercise science at Appalachian State University.