North Carolina Economic Development Activity Report (NC EDAR) | Q1 2026
Through Q1 2026, North Carolina reported 19 new economic development projects, announcing 2,498 new jobs and $2.7 billion in capital investment. Of these projects, 6...
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North Carolina Economic Development Activity Report
NC EDAR is the most comprehensive resource for statewide economic development project wins, job creation, and capital investment.
Discover Insights on NC's Project Wins from Q1 2026
Through Q1, North Carolina reported 19 new economic development projects, announcing 2,498 new jobs and $2.7 billion in capital investment. Of these projects, 6 were foreign direct investment, representing 6 different countries announcing 989 jobs and $1.6 billion in investment.
Download the Q1 ReportEconomic Impact by the Numbers
Through Q1, companies like US Forged Rings, Johnson & Johnson, Genentech and more expanded or relocated their operations to the North Carolina.
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A thorough breakdown of project data through Q1 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 19 wins in Q1 2026.
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Foreign Direct Investment
Firms from 6 different countries announced $1.6B investment through Q1 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 19 wins in Q1 2026.
Firms from 6 different countries announced $1.6B investment through Q1 2026.
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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.
