North Carolina Innovation Council

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. North Carolina Innovation Council articles below.

Biotech & Pharma

Business Report – North Carolina: Growing Innovation Throughout The Tarheel State

November 18, 2015

North Carolina doubles down on growth plans for technology and innovation, with new funding and a new university-led program, InnovateNC.

A boardwalk through marshes leads to the Bodie Island Light in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Advanced Manufacturing

LOCATION FOCUS: Carolinas – Coastal Clout With Global Reach

May 28, 2012

The Carolinas, well known for their creative climate and low-cost business environment, are now an East Coast engine for growth hitting on all cylinders. North Carolina and South Carolina are busy certifying shovel-ready sites and pioneering new incentives. From the May/June 2012 issue

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Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

December 11, 2017

The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois.

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Economic Development

Georgia Ports Authority: Garden City Terminal Expansion

August 12, 2019

At 1,200 acres, the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is North America’s largest single container terminal. Over the next decade, Georgia Ports Authority plans to expand the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity by 45 percent — from 5.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units to 8 million TEUs per year. Learn more.

Breaking News

Pfizer Investing Additional $500M In North Carolina

Biotech & Pharma August 24, 2019

The pharmaceutical company will add 300 jobs at its newly completed gene therapy manufacturing plant in Sanford, NC.

Hino Motors Celebrates Opening Of West Virginia Manufacturing Plant

Automotive August 23, 2019

Over the next three years, the truck manufacturing company plans to invest $40 million and create 250 new jobs at its Mineral Wells, WV facility.

First-of-its-Kind 5G Zone To Foster Innovation In Indiana

Research & Development August 22, 2019

The new 5G hub will invite businesses, researchers, and universities to develop next-generation solutions in Indianapolis.

Hoosier Logistics Doubling Indiana Workforce In Multi-City Expansion

Logistics & Distribution August 19, 2019

The logistics and supply chain management provider will invest more than $5.65 million to grow its operations and buy new equipment over the next five years.

Surface Dynamics Investing Nearly $10M In Tennessee Expansion

Biotech & Pharma August 19, 2019

The company, which provides additive manufacturing technologies for biomedical manufacturers, will create 110 jobs over the next five years with the expansion of its Bartlett, TN operations.

Henkel And ALPLA Partner For $130M Investment In Kentucky

Manufacturing August 20, 2019

The partnership's expansion project will enhance laundry detergent production in Bowling Green, KY and is expected to create up to 60 full-time jobs.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Friday Funny: Little White Wi-Fi Lies August 23, 2019
Half of working Americans would lie about cell reception and Wi-Fi access to avoid work calls and email while on vacation. - Read: Friday Funny: Little White Wi-Fi Lies at FacilityExecutive.com.
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On September 19, 2019, join industry colleagues for a day of facility management education and networking on the George Mason University Arlington campus. - Read: Attend Facility Executive Live! In Arlington, VA Next Month at FacilityExecutive.com.
Why Flexible, Open Office Furniture Is Vital For Quickly Growing Companies August 23, 2019
When done right, an open office can help the financial health of a business, and also enhance productivity and engagement for its hardworking employees. - Read: Why Flexible, Open Office Furniture Is Vital For Quickly Growing Companies at FacilityExecutive.com.

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