Tag: Wilson County NC
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North Carolina’s 2025 Rural Infrastructure Grants: Fueling Growth Across the State
North Carolina continues to shine as a beacon of economic growth and opportunity. In February 2025, the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 13 grants totaling approximately $9.6 million to bolster rural communities. These strategic investments are set to create 371 new jobs and attract over $165 million in public and private investments. Economic…
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Economic Impact of Johnson & Johnson’s New Wilson, NC Facility
Economic Impact of Johnson & Johnson’s New Wilson, NC Facility In our September blog post, we noted the announcement of Johnson and Johnson’s planned pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Wilson, NC. This article digs deeper into the economic impact and the effects on population, housing, and retail. 1. Facility Location and Regional Access Johnson & Johnson…
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The Kingsboro CSX Select Megasite
Our take: A CSX Select rail site located east of Raleigh in an opportunity zone near I-95, the site is attractive for industrial and manufacturing. Occupation of this site would impact the nearby ex-urban towns of Rocky Mount, Tarboro, and Wilson, with increase demand for apartments and bread-and-butter retail. The Kingsboro CSX Select Megasite, located…
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$145 Million Investment by Reckitt Benckiser Set to Transform Wilson County with 289 Jobs
Reckitt Benckiser has announced a $145.6 million investment in Wilson County, North Carolina, for a new manufacturing plant that will produce its well-known Mucinex brand. This investment is expected to create 289 jobs, with an average salary significantly higher than the local average. The economic boost from the plant will lead to increased demand for…
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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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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…