north carolina
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The Circle Of Life
The life sciences field has taken on much greater significance in recent years. Economic developers are responding with more options to make their communities more appealing.
At 2022 LiveXchange, Site Selectors Get Down To Business
Early this month, site selection professionals and economic developers met at LiveXchange, participating in more than 300 one-on-one meetings.
North Carolina Corporate Expansions To Create More Than 250 Jobs
Nucor will invest $350M in Davidson County, SinnovaTek will invest more than $11M in Nash County.
Macy’s To Create Nearly 2,800 Jobs At New NC Fulfillment Center
Macy's will invest more than $584 million to open a new e-commerce fulfillment center in China Grove, NC.
VinFast Picks North Carolina For $2B Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant
Vietnamese auto maker VinFast will create 7,500 jobs at its first North American electric vehicle and battery manufacturing plant in Chatham County, NC.
Spotit Picks North Carolina State University For First U.S. Location
Cybersecurity provider Spotit will create more than 100 jobs over the next five years on North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus in Raleigh.
IRCAD Plans To Establish North American HQ In North Carolina
The French surgical training institute will establish its U.S. headquarters at Charlotte’s new innovation district, dubbed “The Pearl.”
Procter & Gamble To Invest $110M In North Carolina Expansion
An expansion of Procter & Gamble's consumer products manufacturing facility in Greensboro, NC will create 46 new jobs.
Sherwin-Williams To Invest $324M In North Carolina Expansion
Paint and coatings manufacturer Sherwin-Williams will create an additional 200 jobs in Iredell County, NC, nearly doubling its current workforce.
Amazon, Eli Lilly To Bring 1,100 Jobs To North Carolina
Amazon will establish a distribution center in Cumberland County, NC; Eli Lilly will invest $1B in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Concord.
Boom Supersonic Chooses North Carolina For New Manufacturing Plant
Boom Supersonic will manufacture its new supersonic passenger aircraft, Overture, at Piedmont Triad International Airport, creating more than 1,750 jobs.
Science 37 To Relocate HQ To Research Triangle Region
The clinical research company will create 250 jobs and invest $1.5 million at its new Wake County, NC corporate headquarters.
Two New EV Battery Plants To Create 1,900 Jobs In North Carolina
In total, Toyota and Arrival will invest more than $13 billion to establish their electric vehicle battery plants in Randolph County and Charlotte.
North Carolina Sees Investments In Food Processing, Manufacturing
Packaging manufacturer CCL Label Inc. and frozen food company Meel Corp are both expanding into North Carolina, bringing millions in investments to the state.
Logistics: Constant State Of Change
Massive disruptions to global supply chains during the pandemic have forced the logistics sector to rapidly adapt, with manufacturers moving their supplier networks closer to home.
Ava Security Picks North Carolina For America’s HQ
Ava Security, a unified service provider of cyber and video security, has selected Raleigh, NC as the location for the company’s new Americas headquarters.
North Carolina Governor’s Report: Aiming To Stay On Top
North Carolina isn’t resting on its laurels as Business Facilities' 2020 State of the Year. With a thriving tech talent pool and a commitment to an equity-driven recovery, Gov. Roy Cooper aims to defend the crown.
Startup Ecosystems Are Everywhere
A tidal wave of venture capital is fueling a boom in startups around the world. Locations are racing to establish thriving startup ecosystems that make them magnets for unicorns.
September / October 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 5)
The September / October 2021 issue looks at startup ecosystems, innovation centers and Opportunity Zones. Plus, an exclusive interview with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.
Finance & Insurance: Fintech’s Future Is Now
Biometrics, artificial intelligence and blockchain are being embraced by the financial services and insurance sectors, fueling a wave of fintech startups.
