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HandCraft Healthcare Linen & Uniform Specialists, a provider of linens and apparel to hospitals and other medical facilities, plans to open a new plant in Wilson, North Carolina, that is expected to employ 125 to 150 people. The Richmond, Va.-based company will invest $15 million to $16 million in the plant to be located at…
Little Leaf Farms To Build High-Tech Greenhouse Complex
A new wholly-owned subsidiary of Little Leaf Farms, LLC, an innovative producer of fresh lettuce, will build a state-of-the-art greenhouse complex in Yancey County, creating up to 100 jobs. The company will invest up to $86 million in Burnsville in a multi-phased planned expansion. “North Carolina is known for innovation and agriculture. Projects like Little…
Clinical Research Company Launches 749-Job Expansion in Durham
Q2 Solutions, a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization, will establish a new facility in Durham to help develop the next generation of precision medicines, creating 749 jobs. Q2 Solutions will invest $73 million in the project, which will grow in two phases over seven years. “Because of our strong biotechnology talent, North Carolina has…
Polyhose Inc., an industrial hose manufacturer, will create 51 jobs in Pender County. The company will invest $7.9 million to locate a warehouse and assembly plant along U.S.-421 in Pender County. “Pender County is ready to grow, and international companies like Polyhose know North Carolina’s strong workforce is the right way to put their strategy…
Healthcare Technology Operations Center to Create 400 New Jobs
Well Dot, Inc., (Well) a fast-growing healthcare technology company will locate a new operations center in Chapel Hill, creating 400 jobs. The company will invest $3 million in Orange County. “Healthcare and information technology are areas where North Carolina excels, because of our strong workforce and the continued pipeline of workers from universities and colleges…
BrightFarms to Invest $21 Million in Henderson County
BrightFarms, a packaged salads company, will create 54 jobs in Henderson County. The company will invest $21 million to operate a hydroponic greenhouse in the Etowah community of Henderson County. “Agriculture has always been a strong driver in North Carolina, and BrightFarms’ expansion is good for our state. They are committed to conserving water, land…
Microsoft Corp., a technology company, will create 430 new jobs in Mecklenburg County. The company will invest $23 million to expand its operations in Charlotte. “Global companies like Microsoft can choose anywhere in the world to expand, and again a highly recognizable brand has decided North Carolina is the right fit,” said Governor Cooper. “Today’s…
Industrial Hemp Processor Locates in Columbus County
Carolina Botanicals, a company formed to process industrial hemp, will create 30 jobs as it establishes operations in Columbus County. The company will invest $3.46 million in its new facility, located in Tabor City. “Today’s announcement is the latest example of the growing market for hemp-related products,” said Secretary Copeland. “And we know companies like…
EDPNC Hires Point Person to Help Grow NC Outdoor Recreation Industry
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) has hired Asheville businesswoman Amy Allison as the new director of the state’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Office. Allison, most recently marketing director for Eagles Nest Outfitters in Asheville, begins her new role later this month. She will be responsible for promoting the state’s tremendous outdoor recreation industry…
EDPNC Helps Sandal Maker Grow Footprint in Global Markets
More than 20 years ago, Chris Anderson began making rope sandals and selling them out of the back of his 1969 VW bus while traveling across the United States. This was the start of his Fayetteville-based business Nomadic State of Mind. “I had no idea I would be sitting here with a global business 20 years…
Chime Solutions Brings Customer-Contact Center Operations to Charlotte
Atlanta-based, customer-contact service provider Chime Solutions will expand its operations in Charlotte. The company plans to hire 400 employees in Charlotte by early October and 1,000 by the end of 2020. Chime Solutions, a minority-owned, family business, positions its job opportunities as a pathway for upward mobility and fosters a company culture that empowers its…
Bharat Forge to Bring More Than $127M in Investment to Sanford
Bharat Forge America, Inc. will build an aluminum forging plant to manufacture automobile components in Lee County, creating 304 jobs. The company will invest $127.3 million in Sanford. “Global industrial manufacturer Bharat Forge is making its largest overseas investment in Sanford because our quality workers along with our other resources will help drive demand…
