Check out the full 2023 Economic Development Partnership NC’s report.
- 111 new business projects and expansions in 2023
- 10,855 new jobs created
- $4.89B in capital investment announced
- $1.55B new annual payroll
Some of the companies with new investments or expansions:
- Kempower (automotive)
- Siemens Mobility (transportation)
- Epsilon Advanced Materials (automotive)
- Bosch (automotive)
- Autel Energy (computers and electronics)
- Ameriprise Financial (financial)
- Dai Nippon (automotive)
- ProKidney (biotech, pharma)
- Aliptronic (automotive)
- Honda Aircraft (aerospace)
- Clayton Homes (construction)
- CommScope (Information technology)
- Marshall USA (aerospace)
- Albemarle Corporation (chemicals, plastics, rubber)
- Supreme Cabinetry Brands (furniture)
Doug Kline, PhD, has held income properties in North Carolina for more than 20 years. He holds a North Carolina broker’s license, and is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Triangle Real Estate Investors Association. A lifelong learner, he holds an MBA and a PhD in business, and continues his education by attending meetings of the Society of Exchange Counselors and the National Counsel of Exchangors. In addition to his extensive real estate activities, Doug enjoyed a successful career in academia, achieving the rank of Full Professor in the Cameron School of Business at UNC Wilmington. He was honored with research and teaching awards, served as Director of the MS Computer Science and Information Systems program, and was awarded the endowed position Distinguished Professor of Information Systems.