Opportunities and Challenges for Western North Carolina Recently, GLS Founding Principal Didi Caldwell was in Henderson County, NC speaking to a group of local business leaders at the Industrial Executives Forum. Afterward, she took time to speak with The Hendersonville Times-News about specific opportunities and challenges the region has in attracting and retaining high-quality business and growth industries. Some issues, like a shortage of skilled labor, are not unique to Henderson County. Click on the link above for the full story. Category: In the News Tags: economic development, Western North Carolina