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North Carolina's excellent business environment and robust talent pipeline are just a few reasons why Canadian are investing in the state.
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For the Fifth Year in a Row, North Carolina Ranks in Top Three States to Do Business
CNBC named North Carolina as second-best state to do business and in the top three for the fifth year in a row thanks to our well-trained and diverse workforce, booming economy, and strong business environment.
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36
New and Expanding Companies from Canada since 2013
19K
Canadians Living in North Carolina
2.6%
Unionization Rate (Second lowest in the nation)
2
Airports with Direct Flights to Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver
474K
Manufacturing Workforce (Largest in the Southeast)
Strategic Location
With half of the American population within a day’s drive, North Carolina is strategically positioned in the middle of the United States’ East Coast. Four international airports and two deep seaports put many customers and suppliers within reach.
Speed to Market
You don’t have to navigate complicated tax structures or bureaucratic red tape to do business in North Carolina. We have a top business tax environment, offering the lowest corporate tax rate in the nation at 2.5% and phasing to 0% by 2030.
Largest Manufacturing Workforce
Particularly skilled in automotive, EV, machinery, furniture, textile, and food processing, North Carolina’s manufacturing workforce is the largest in the Southeast US. Credit goes to our 58 community colleges providing premier technical education.
Top Trading Partner
Canada is North Carolina’s top trading partner. In 2023, the state imported $7.6 billion in Canadian goods and exported over $4.6 billion in goods to Canada. Top products imported from Canada include industrial machinery, plastic and wood products, and organic chemicals.
Canadian Companies Prosper in North Carolina
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Workforce White Paper
A region’s economic success is dependent on its workforce, and North Carolina’s workforce is consistently ranked as one of the best in the nation.
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Canadian Packaging Company to Expand U.S. Operations in Thomasville
Imaflex USA, Inc., a flexible packaging manufacturer, will add 37 new jobs in Davidson County. The...
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Clean Energy White Paper
As the costs of fossil fuels rise to the highest levels in decades, businesses are seeking cost effective and sustainable energy solutions.
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