Bharat Forge is leading the advanced manufacturing community in India. Its new U.S. foothold? Right here in North Carolina. Many Southeastern states hotly pursued the company’s planned $170 million aluminum forging and machining operation — but North Carolina’s engineering talent, site development acumen, and boots-on-the-ground approach to foreign investment won the project creating 460 new jobs.

A strong talent pipeline. Access to East Coast customers. Acreage to grow. And the support of local officials. A manufacturer of industrial and commercial ventilation systems, Greenheck Group had a long list of requirements for its next expansion. EDPNC helped ensure that Shelby, N.C., checked all the boxes.

When Kelvin Boyette started his aircraft seat cleaning and repair business five years ago, he soon realized he needed to connect to small international carriers and regional airlines around the world to reach his full potential. Thanks to EDPNC, he’s been able to engage with prospects, connect with funding and exhibit at international trade shows to reach new heights of global success.

Kevin McLaughlin had long dreamed of opening a community-driven coffee house. EDPNC’s small business consultants helped make it happen. With a little permitting help and a lot of elbow grease, Larema Coffee House is now open for beer, business, live music and, of course, exceptional coffee.