Tag: Current Event
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$1.4B Battery Gigafactory for Edgecomb County
Natron Energy to invest $1.4 billion in a sodium-ion battery manufacturing plant at the Kingsboro Megasite in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. This investment is expected to create over 1,000 jobs, with an average wage well above the local median, directly impacting employment in Rocky Mount and surrounding areas. Over a 12-year period, the project is…
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$8.7M Federal Grant for Smoky Hollow Park in Raleigh
Smoky Hollow Park has been in the works for a long time. Situated on the north end of the Glenwood South District, it will have a huge impact on the whole downtown area. It’s great to bring federal dollars to Raleigh. But the bigger economic impact will be continued migration into the city because of…
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Jewelers Mutual to Sparkle in Raleigh
Raleigh is adding another gem to its crown! Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company is bringing its sparkle to the Triangle with plans to establish a new innovation hub in the city. This exciting development will create 200 new jobs over the next five years, focusing on data-driven solutions to enhance the customer experience. Mutual indicated that average wages…
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Morinaga to Expand Manufacturing in Mebane, NC
Morinaga is expected to expand their investment in Mebane with $136M for a new facility. The company will manufacture their Hi-Chew candy and create 100 new jobs. External resources Morinaga Announces Major Expansion at Orange County SiteHi-Chew candy maker Morinaga creating 200 jobs, building second Orange County factory Doug KlineDoug Kline, PhD, has held income…
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IDEXX Laboratories will Build Manufacturing Facility in Wilson NC
IDEXX Laboratories has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Wilson, North Carolina. The company will invest $147 million in this facility, which is expected to create 275 new full-time jobs. The facility will focus on producing veterinary diagnostic equipment. The median house income in Wilson NC as of 2022 was $46,900, and…
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Fayetteville lands $1B Titanium Mill
American Titanium Metal LLC will construct a $1B titanium mill in Fayetteville NC called Project Aero. It is expected to be located on a 200-acre site near the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plant and will create 450 high-paying jobs with an average salary of $120,000 over the next 20 years. The plant aims to…
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Economic Development Outlook for North Carolina: Next 12 Months
June 24, 2024 North Carolina’s Economy is clearly among the best in the US. Below we’ve identified the Top 10 economic development organizations in NC, categorized their focus areas and summarized their outlooks and key initiatives for the coming year. Business Growth and Investment Outlook: Continued growth in high-tech industries, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy.…
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2023 NC Economic Development facts
Check out the full 2023 Economic Development Partnership NC’s report. Some of the companies with new investments or expansions: Doug KlineDoug 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…
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North Carolina Top for Business
Awards 2022-2023 Doug KlineDoug 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…