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.

Awards & Rankings

North Carolina: Rising Star With A Global Reach

February 18, 2021

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.

Biotech & Pharma

Gilead Sciences To Create 275 Jobs In North Carolina

February 9, 2021

Biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. will invest up to $5 million in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region.

Manufacturing

American Fuji Seal To Create 101 Jobs In North Carolina

January 8, 2021

Packaging solutions manufacturer American Fuji Seal will invest $52 million to establish new production operations in Hickory, NC.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Governor's Report February 16, 2021

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Spotsylvania County, Virginia

December 4, 2020

Spotsylvania, Virginia is a highly sought after location for businesses due it's strategic location in the mid-atlantic region. With Interstate 95 carrying thousands of people through the county everyday, Spotsylvania has quickly become a hub of economic activity.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

One World Trade Center Adopts Onvation Smart Restroom Solution March 3, 2021
The award-winning Onvation Smart Restroom Solution proactively controls and optimizes servicing of One World Trade Center's 140 restrooms. - Read: One World Trade Center Adopts Onvation Smart Restroom Solution at FacilityExecutive.com.
USGBC Expands LEED Earth to Homes, Communities, Cities March 3, 2021
LEED Earth is designed to bring LEED to countries where green building is still emerging and offers certification at no cost to the first project to certify. - Read: USGBC Expands LEED Earth to Homes, Communities, Cities at FacilityExecutive.com.
Meeting Carbon Emissions Goals For Buildings March 3, 2021
Here are three ways CRE owners and operators find compliance opportunities amidst increasing regulatory requirements. - Read: Meeting Carbon Emissions Goals For Buildings at FacilityExecutive.com.