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Rural Infrastructure Authority approves grants to rural communities to create over 270 jobs
Rural Infrastructure Authority approves grants to rural communities to create over 270 jobs

These grants are for projects that will attract over $43 in investment

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After initial success in creating new jobs, program adds 5 new locations
After initial success in creating new jobs, program adds 5 new locations

All new locations in the NC Selectsite Readiness Program are located in western North Carolina

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EDPNC chair reappointed to 4-year term amid historic statewide economic boom
EDPNC chair reappointed to 4-year term amid historic statewide economic boom

Gene McLaurin has served on the EDPNC board since 2017, and as its chair since 2021

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Johnson & Johnson building another multibillion-dollar facility in Wilson County, creating up to 500 new jobs
Johnson & Johnson building another multibillion-dollar facility in Wilson County, creating up to 500 new jobs

The global healthcare company is again making a major investment in North Carolina’s life sciences industry

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Rural Infrastructure Authority approves 15 grants to rural communities to create over 700 jobs and more than $104M of investment
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Environmental Air Systems announces 300-job expansion in Randolph County
Environmental Air Systems announces 300-job expansion in Randolph County

The company will invest $20 million to build a new production facility in Asheboro

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Over 3,000 new jobs coming to North Carolina through flurry of announcements
Over 3,000 new jobs coming to North Carolina through flurry of announcements

Multiple companies announced projects this week that will result in a total investment of $1.8 billion across the state

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Scout Motors selects North Carolina for new corporate headquarters, creating 1,200 jobs
Scout Motors selects North Carolina for new corporate headquarters, creating 1,200 jobs

The automotive company will invest over $200 million in the Charlotte site

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Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves 21 Grants to Create 1,100+ Jobs in Rural Communities
Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves 21 Grants to Create 1,100+ Jobs in Rural Communities

These grants are for projects that will attract $177M in public and private investment.

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Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Grants Requests Totaling Over $74 Million Investment for Rural Communities
Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Grants Requests Totaling Over $74 Million Investment for Rural Communities

The grants include commitments creating a total of 170 jobs and will attract more than $74.5 million in private investment.

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Eco King Solutions (Kingsun) to Invest Over $80 Million in North Carolina for First US Manufacturing Facility
Eco King Solutions (Kingsun) to Invest Over $80 Million in North Carolina for First US Manufacturing Facility

The Chinese company’s investment represents the largest manufacturing project announced in Graham County and the seven-county region in the last 15 years.

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For the Third Time in Four Years, CNBC Names North Carolina as America’s “Top State for Business”
For the Third Time in Four Years, CNBC Names North Carolina as America’s “Top State for Business”

Ranking in the top five for economy, workforce and business friendliness, the State garners the honor in a year of economic volatility thanks to outpacing...