North Carolina Economic Development Activity Report

NC EDAR is the most comprehensive resource for statewide economic development project wins, job creation, and capital investment.

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Discover Insights on NC's Project Wins from Q2 2026

Through Q2, North Carolina reported 58 new economic development projects, announcing 7,249 new jobs and $5.6 billion in capital investment. Of these projects, 19 were foreign direct investment, representing 13 different countries announcing 3,571 jobs and $2 billion in investment.

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Economic Impact by the Numbers

Through Q2, companies like SMBC, AbbVie, Johnson & Johnson, and more expanded or relocated their operations to the North Carolina.

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7,249
Total New Jobs Announced
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$5.6B
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Detailed Project Data

A thorough breakdown of project data through Q2 2026.

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    Job Creation by Sector

    Companies in a wide range of sectors choose North Carolina because it’s a top state for growth, fueled by steady in-migration and a robust talent pipeline.

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    Project Activity by Month

    With streamlined project support at the state, regional, and local level, North Carolina’s economic development community generated 58 wins through Q2 2026.

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    Foreign Direct Investment

    Firms from 13 different countries announced $2B investment through Q2 2026.

Companies in a wide range of sectors choose North Carolina because it’s a top state for growth, fueled by steady in-migration and a robust talent pipeline.

With streamlined project support at the state, regional, and local level, North Carolina’s economic development community generated 58 wins through Q2 2026.

Firms from 13 different countries announced $2B investment through Q2 2026.

Contact for Detailed Reports

Victoria Suda

Victoria Suda

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Economic development professionals across the state can use the NC EDAR to help fill data requests and/or create a more comprehensive picture of job and investment growth. More specifically, you can use project data to:

  • Keep track of job and investment numbers in your county and/or region.
  • Track investment trends over time.
  • Fulfill project-level economic development data needs.
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