Jan 8, 2019
Design Foundry will open a new furniture manufacturing facility in Catawba County, creating 202 new jobs over five years. The company plans to invest more than $3.1 million in the...
Jan 15, 2019
Six North Carolina companies received 2018 Governor’s Export Awards this week in a ceremony highlighting their success in increasing overseas sales, as well as the significant role exporting plays in...
Feb 13, 2019
Advanced Detection Technology became one of six North Carolina companies to receive the 2018 Governor’s Export Award earlier this year, an annual award designed to recognize a company’s success in...
Feb 18, 2019
AveXis, a leading gene therapy company developing treatments for rare and life-threatening neurological diseases, has announced it will launch a 200-job expansion of the manufacturing center it located in Durham...
Feb 20, 2019
BestCo, a manufacturer of lozenges, dietary supplements and other over-the counter health care products, plans to invest $47.5 million in an expansion of its facility in Mooresville, North Carolina, creating...
Feb 21, 2019
Aetna, a CVS Health business, is growing its presence in North Carolina and will add more than 300 new employees in High Point by the end of 2020. The business...
Mar 8, 2019
French firm Cellectis, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cancer treatments based on gene-edited T-cells, has selected Raleigh, North Carolina, for its first U.S. commercial-scale manufacturing facility, with plans to create...
Mar 25, 2019
North Carolina’s prominence in the global gene therapy race has taken another leap forward. Paris-based biotechnology company Cellectis recently announced plans to invest nearly $70 million and create 200 jobs...
Apr 2, 2019
Grady-White Boats got its start in the Old Star Tobacco Warehouse No. 2 on Albemarle Avenue in Greenville, North Carolina. The company was founded in 1959 by entrepreneur Don White...
Apr 3, 2019
Antibodies are Y-shaped molecules produced by the immune system’s plasma cells that have the ability to neutralize toxins and pathogens like bacteria or viruses. They were originally described in the...
Apr 5, 2019
New Jersey-based Pacon Manufacturing Corporation, a contract manufacturer of wipes, pads and liquids, has selected the North Carolina town of Navassa in Brunswick County for its new plant, creating 299...
Apr 9, 2019
Fresenius Kabi, a global health care company based in Germany, hosted a topping off ceremony last week to celebrate the $100 million expansion of its pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Wilson,...
Apr 9, 2019
North Carolina-based high-growth companies raised a record-setting $2.7 billion in venture funding in 2018, a 144 percent increase over 2017, according to the Durham-based Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED). The...
Apr 11, 2019
North Carolina’s internationally based trade representatives recently traveled to communities stretching from Boone to Wilmington to meet individually with nearly 70 businesses that want to grow their revenue through exporting....
Apr 23, 2019
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) recently released its annual report for 2018, marking the state’s second-best year in a decade for the number of new jobs attached...
May 6, 2019
When innovative startup RiceWrap Foods announced in 2018 that it was locating a $9.9 million processing plant expected to create 305 new jobs in Butner, it was a big win...
May 6, 2019
In January 2017, Laura Lee joined the EDPNC to fill a new position focused on recruiting food and beverage manufacturing operations, particularly value-added processors using local crops in their final...
Apr 25, 2019
After several years of significant growth for Indian investment in the state, in 2018 the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina opened its first overseas office committed to identifying and...
Apr 17, 2019
Chewy, a leading online pet-supply retailer, has selected Rowan County in North Carolina for a 700,000-square-foot fulfillment center, with plans to create 1,200 new jobs and invest $55 million over...
Apr 18, 2019
Superior Plastics Extrusion Company, Inc., known as Impact Plastics, will expand its manufacturing operations in Richmond County and create 13 jobs. The company will invest $5.3 million in Hamlet. Salaries...
Apr 30, 2019
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s work with Randolph County illustrates how a strong local and state partnership supports the growth of smaller manufacturers located in rural communities. In...
May 1, 2019
The newly published report “2018: Evidence and Opportunity: Impact of Life Sciences in North Carolina” is a fascinating story of transformation. It also marks the 10th anniversary of the North...
May 6, 2019
North Carolina ranks No. 4 in the nation among the top-performing states in Chief Executive magazine’s 2019 Best and Worst States for Business survey. Chief Executive surveyed CEOs across the...
May 8, 2019
North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2018 with a total of $25.3 billion. The 5.6 percent increase from 2017 was North Carolina’s largest percentage growth in travel and...
May 8, 2019
Pella Corporation, a leading manufacturer of window and door products for residential and commercial use, will create 124 jobs at its new manufacturing facility in Rockingham County. The company will...
May 9, 2019
Loba-Wakol, a supplier to the wood and resilient flooring industry, will expand its operations in North Carolina, establishing a new distribution and warehouse facility in Anson County and creating 24...
May 10, 2019
When Doug Watson decided he wanted to leave a 20-plus year career as a corporate accountant to open a small shop and tasting room selling fine olive oils, balsamic vinegars,...
May 14, 2019
When Saudi Arabia began surpassing other countries among North Carolina’s top export markets, it accelerated the EDPNC’s interest in opening the state’s first overseas office dedicated to helping Tar Heel...
May 16, 2019
E-N-G Mobile Systems, a maker of specialized vehicles, will create 60 jobs as it locates its first East Coast design and manufacturing operation in Fayetteville, North Carolina. E-N-G, which is...
May 23, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2019 CARY, N.C. – The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today received the nation’s highest recognition for an organization contributing significantly to increasing...
The EDPNC, along with the entire state, faced unprecedented headwinds in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
EDPNC’s International Trade Division assisted 633 companies with exporting in 2020.
Despite COVID-19 and other challenges the state faced, North Carolina's economic development community sustained a path of growth and success in 2021.
EDPNC’s International Trade Division assisted 629 companies with exporting in 2021.
North Carolina has once again had a record-breaking year in economic development.
EDPNC’s International Trade Division assisted 539 companies with exporting in 2022.
America's Top State for Business wraps up 2023 with $3.09 billion in capital investment and 6,888 new jobs for North Carolina.
The 2023 Economic Development Guide takes a look at the businesses, industries and people that make North Carolina strong.
North Carolina, the birthplace of aviation, continues to innovate and propel the aerospace industry to new frontiers.
The state’s robust automotive supplier network, is just one reason leading automobile companies locate here.
The strategic east coast location and unbeatable quality of life are just a few reasons why Brazilian companies are locating to North Carolina.
North Carolina's excellent business environment and robust talent pipeline are just a few reasons why Canadian are investing in the state.
North Carolina’s emphasis on manufacturing and clean energy has attracted several Chinese companies to start their American operations and are inviting many others to do the same.
North Carolina s leading the charge to a clean energy future.
As the costs of fossil fuels rise to the highest levels in decades, businesses are seeking cost effective and sustainable energy solutions.
In Q1 2023, North Carolina’s economic development community reported 28 economic development projects across the state.
In Q2 2023, North Carolina’s economic development community reported 39 economic development projects across the state.
In Q3 2023, North Carolina’s economic development community reported 34 economic development projects across the state.
In Q4 2023, North Carolina’s economic development community reported 41 economic development projects across the state.
North Carolina is honored to have a long-established military presence.
North Carolina is home to over 1,000 food and beverage manufacturing operations.
As one of North Carolina’s top trading partners, French companies have come to America for many reasons, such as the state’s emphasis on innovation and technology.
German culture is ingrained in North Carolina. The state’s location, infrastructure, and apprenticeship programs are motivating factors for German companies to start operations in the US.
North Carolina’s infrastructure, location, and commitment to the manufacturing industry have made it a prime destination for Indian companies to establish themselves in the United States.
North Carolina’s immense manufacturing industry, coupled with its advanced infrastructure and strategic location, make the state especially attractive for Italian companies.
As North Carolina’s leading capital investor, Japan has known about the state’s prime business opportunities, especially in the technology and research sectors.
North Carolina’s strategic location and emphasis on manufacturing and clean energy have made it an ideal state for Korean companies to establish American operations.
From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is committed to being a global life sciences leader.
North Carolina's strategic location on the east coast, along with its exceptional workforce, are just a few reasons why Mexican companies invest in the state.
Large projects have depleted the state’s inventory of megasites and the number of companies seeking megasites across the US is at an all-time high.
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North Carolina’s established infrastructure and world-class education is accelerating growth of an automotive industry. Rick Hendrick, chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group, and owner of Hendrick Motorsports, describes why...
North Carolina has long been a leader in renewable energy, and its commitment to clean energy is one of the many things that make the Tar Heel State an attractive...
North Carolina’s world-class education and infrastructure serve as foundation for a skilled workforce and long-term growth. Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, describes why North Carolina is perfectly...
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