Tag: NC Development
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North Carolina Recognized by Business Facilities Magazine 2024 Rankings
Business Facilities magazine ranks states on factors of concern for business seeking to locate a facility or expand their presence. Once again, North Carolina shows its desirability on a number of dimensions. An attractive business climate is good for the future of real estate investments. North Carolina 2024 Rankings external links Business Facilities’ 20th Annual…
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IDEXX Laboratories to invest $147M in Wilson NC
IDEXX Laboratories has announced plans to build a new $147 million manufacturing facility in Wilson, North Carolina, creating 275 new jobs. This facility will focus on producing veterinary diagnostic products, further expanding IDEXX’s global footprint in pet healthcare innovation. The average compensation for the new positions is projected to be $65,873, which is higher than…
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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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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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Why Real Estate Investors Should Care About Universities
Economic Development means opportunity for real estate investors. The recent news of Novo Nordisk’s increased investment in Clayton, North Carolina is a perfect example. $4.1B and 1000 jobs will increase demand across asset classes: housing, retail, office, storage, industrial, etc. Universities play an important role in economic development, which leads to investment opportunities in real…
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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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NC #2 State for Business
CNBC’s Top States for Business 2024 dropped North Carolina from first place last year, to 2nd place this year. It may be that NC is a victim of its own past success, with regards to availability of site-ready pads. According to CNBC, NC rose substantially in “business-friendly” ranking compared to other states, but has dropped…
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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. He holds an MBA and a PhD in business. In addition to his…