Governor Roy Cooper
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Governor Roy Cooper articles below.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Investing $154M In North Carolina
The expansion will increase Thermo Fisher Scientific's manufacturing capacity and create 290 additional jobs in Pitt County, NC.
Crump Group To Create 160 Jobs In North Carolina
The Crump Group, a Canadian pet treats manufacturer, will invest $13.2M to establish its first U.S. production facility in Nash County, NC.
$740M Beverage Campus To Be Built In Cabarrus County, NC
In the largest economic development announcement in Cabarrus County, NC history, Red Bull and Rauch North America will create more than 400 jobs at The Grounds at Concord.
NC Governor Visits Clean Energy Apprenticeship Pilot Program
Halifax Lighthouse Solar Camp is the first hybrid apprenticeship model of its kind in North Carolina, combining in-class experience with paid job experience through Strata Clean Energy.
Roseburg Forest Products To Create 137 Jobs In North Carolina
Roseburg Forest Products will invest $200 million to develop a sustainable high-tech sawmill operation in Halifax County, NC.
North Carolina: Apple Picks Research Triangle Park for $1B Campus
Apple's new North Carolina campus is expected to create 3,000 new jobs in machine learning, artificial intelligence and software engineering.
Credit Karma Expansion Will Create 600 Jobs In North Carolina
Fintech company Credit Karma will invest $13 million to expand Charlotte tech hub and create its East Coast headquarters.
Biotech Company, Boat Maker To Create 700 Jobs In North Carolina
With help from NC's Job Development Investment Grant, CARsgen Therapeutics will create about 200 jobs in Durham; White River Marine Group has a target of 500 jobs in Craven County.
Amazon Investing $100M In North Carolina
Seattle-based e-retail giant Amazon will create 500 jobs at its new import processing center in Smithfield, NC.
Robinhood To Create Nearly 400 Jobs In North Carolina
California-based financial services firm Robinhood will invest $11.7 million in a new customer experience and account operations center in Charlotte, NC.
North Carolina: Rising Star With A Global Reach
In the last century, our 2020 State of the Year has been tops in tobacco, textiles and furniture. Today, North Carolina is on the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing, biotech, gene therapy and unmanned aerial systems.
Gilead Sciences To Create 275 Jobs In North Carolina
Biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. will invest up to $5 million in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region.
American Fuji Seal To Create 101 Jobs In North Carolina
Packaging solutions manufacturer American Fuji Seal will invest $52 million to establish new production operations in Hickory, NC.
