North Carolina’s cities and towns are where new ideas take root and where hard work helps them grow. For generations, from the mountains to the sea, these 540 hometowns have been the engines of our state’s growing economy. And for decades, investments made by municipalities have helped fuel that growth. Catch up on some of the inspiring economic development stories that are being told right now. And find out how you can be part of this homegrown success.
Let's GrowThe ARP allows towns the opportunity to both recover from the pandemic and to prosper well into the future. Mooresville is taking advantage of both categories. Town of Mooresville Funds Received: $12.47 million Population: 50,193 Plan Capital Investment: Liberty Park Outdoor recreation Improvement Employee Premium Pay Employee Vaccination Incentive…
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Polymer concrete structures manufacturer Armorock LLC is investing $6.6 million to open a new production facility in Edgecombe County, NC to bolster its position in the southeast U.S., North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced. About 55 new jobs are expected to be created as a result of the project. The…
Nebraska Plastics, a vinyl fence manufacturer, will create 22 new jobs in Chowan County, Governor Roy Cooper announced. The company will invest more than $1 million into a manufacturing facility in Edenton. “Manufacturing companies like Nebraska Plastics choose to grow in North Carolina because of our strong economy, great quality…
Audentes Therapeutics, a genetic medicines company, will create 209 new jobs in Lee County, investing $109 million to locate a manufacturing facility in Sanford. “With our powerhouse research centers and highly-skilled workforce, biotech pioneers recognize North Carolina’s role as a leader in the life sciences,” said Governor Cooper. “Lee County…
Atlantic Casualty Insurance Co., a national provider of commercial insurance products, will create 83 jobs and invest more than $11.8 million through an expansion of its Wayne County, N.C., headquarters, according to a statement from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The project in Goldsboro will include a significant expansion…
