The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) has received Business Facilities magazine’s inaugural 2023 Economic Development Organization award in the State Economic Development Organization category. North Carolina is one of four state groups receiving the distinction, which honors organizations for their hard work and dedication in securing record-breaking economic development projects and creating new…

Auction Direct USA, an operator of a network of used vehicle superstores, will expand its operations in North Carolina by locating a new high-volume vehicle reconditioning facility in Granville County, creating 173 jobs. The company will invest $2.9 million in Oxford. “North Carolina’s momentum in creating great jobs continues with Auction Direct’s decision to invest in…

Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, has announced it will invest $130 million to expand its power tools manufacturing facility in Lincolnton, North Carolina, creating 400 new jobs in Lincoln County. The expansion will allow Bosch to manufacture more tools such as circular and reciprocal saw blades to meet increasing consumer demand….

alpitronic Americas LLC, a manufacturer of high-power electric vehicle charging stations, will create 300 new jobs in Mecklenburg County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $18.3 million to locate its United States headquarters operation and service center in Charlotte. “We’re grateful that alpitronic has decided to make their U.S. home…

Energizer Holdings, Inc., best known for its icon Energizer batteries and Bunny, will add 144 new jobs in Randolph County. The company will invest $43 million for an equipment expansion for its battery production and packaging facilities in the City of Asheboro. “We’re charged up to announce Energizer’s decision to increase its investment in our…

Phase Change Solutions, a manufacturer of products for temperature management, will add 35 new jobs in Guilford County. The company’s investment in the new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operation in the City of Greensboro is expected to be more than $3.5 million. “This new investment in the headquarters and manufacturing capability of Phase Change Solutions…

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today released the North Carolina Megasite Readiness Report, which details the EDPNC’s efforts to identify potential megasites throughout the state. The report is produced by Jones Lang LaSalle, a global site consultant firm that independently ran the survey. To access the report, please visit the EDPNC’s publications…

Atom Power, a North Carolina-based electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions manufacturer, has announced it will invest $4.2 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Huntersville, North Carolina, creating 205 jobs in Mecklenburg County. The expansion will house Atom Power’s corporate headquarters, R&D, manufacturing and support functions, allowing the company to efficiently bring its solid-state circuit…

For the third year in a row, North Carolina is the winner of Site Selection magazine’s 2023 Prosperity Cup, an annual award given to state-level organizations with the most successful economic development and business development projects in their state for the previous year. This year’s award is shared by the Economic Development Partnership of North…

Select Genetics, a turkey breeder, will create 26 jobs in Wayne County, investing $58 million to build a new turkey egg hatchery and establish turkey farms in Goldsboro. “Our farming legacy continues to attract innovative agriculture companies,” said Governor Cooper. “North Carolina’s $95 billion agriculture and agribusiness economy continues to evolve and grow, creating more…

Marshall USA LLC, a subsidiary of Marshall Aerospace, a British aerospace and defense contractor, has announced it will invest $50 million for a new planned maintenance inspection (PMI) facility at Piedmont Triad Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, creating 240 jobs in Guilford County. The facility will be Marshall Aerospace’s U.S. Operations Hub, which will include…

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved nine grant requests to local governments totaling $2,221,694. These grants are for projects that have committed to creating 191 jobs and will attract more than $49.5 million in private investment. The Rural Infrastructure Authority is a 17-member board that awards Rural, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and Utility…