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EDPNC Releases Selectsite Readiness Program Report

by EDPNC on July 10, 2024

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today released the North Carolina Selectsite Readiness Program Report, which details the EDPNC’s efforts to identify 15 sites across the state best positioned to serve major advanced manufacturing projects. The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today released the North Carolina Selectsite Readiness Program Report, which…

Topics: Business, Economic Development
Economic Development, EDPNC, Selectsite

Business Facilities Magazine Names North Carolina Best Business Climate in Nation

by Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina on August 6, 2022

North Carolina has been named the Best Business Climate in the nation by Business Facilities magazine, with Virginia, Utah, Texas and Tennessee in second through fifth place. The magazine’s complete 2022 Annual Rankings Report was published on August 4, 2022. North Carolina is no stranger to Business Facilities’ rankings, which are in its 18th year….

Topics: Business, Economic Development
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, EDPNC

EDPNC Releases 2021 Annual Report

by EDPNC on March 21, 2022

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today released is 2021 Annual Report entitled “Together We Thrive,” highlighting North Carolina’s notable economic growth in 2021. The report includes an in-depth analysis of the state’s successes through the work of the EDPNC and its partners, such as the North Carolina Department of Commerce. In 2021, the EDPNC…

Topics: Economic Development
Economic Development, EDPNC

Eli Lilly Selects Concord, North Carolina for $1 Billion Investment

by Economic Development Partnership of NC on January 31, 2022

Eli Lilly and Company, a global health care leader, announced plans to build a new manufacturing site in Concord, North Carolina. The company will invest $1 billion toward the development of a new facility that will create nearly 600 jobs and utilize the latest technology to manufacture parenteral (injectable) products and devices. “Lilly’s choice brings more good…

Topics: Economic Development, Industrial/Manufacturing
EDPNC, Eli Lilly

Boom Supersonic to Build Overtune Super Factory in North Carolina

by Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina on January 27, 2022

Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest and most sustainable supersonic airliner, announced plans to build the Overture Superfactory that will serve as its primary manufacturing and production site in Greensboro, N.C. The new facility, which will be located at Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI), builds upon the state’s storied legacy of aerospace innovation, starting with…

Topics: Economic Development, Industrial/Manufacturing
Boom Supersonic, EDPNC

“All In North Carolina” Campaign launched to Recruit Businesses and Workforce to North Carolina

by EDPNC on June 17, 2021

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) launched a national advertising campaign focused on increasing awareness and choice of North Carolina as a place where diverse businesses and workforce talent can thrive. Titled “All In North Carolina,” the campaign’s central message stresses the vast opportunity and diversity of place, people, businesses and industries North…

Topics: Business, Economic Development, Workforce
Economic Development, EDPNC, Workforce

Duke Energy Foundation Invests $200,000 in EDPNC

by EDPNC on July 1, 2020

The Duke Energy Foundation has invested $200,000 to support the work of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina in 2020, a year when both organizations are prioritizing helping the state recover from COVID-19. “Duke Energy’s investment in our work couldn’t be more timely, more needed, or more appreciated,” said Christopher Chung, chief executive officer…

Topics: Economic Development, Featured, Power / Energy
Duke Energy Foundation, EDPNC

Little Leaf Farms to Build High-Tech Greenhouse Project

by EDPNC on December 4, 2019

A new wholly-owned subsidiary of Little Leaf Farms, LLC, an innovative producer of fresh lettuce, will build a state-of-the-art greenhouse complex in Yancey County, creating up to 100 jobs. The company will invest up to $86 million in Burnsville in a multi-phased planned expansion. “North Carolina is known for innovation and agriculture. Projects like Little…

Topics: Industrial/Manufacturing, Projects
EDPNC, Little Leaf Farms

Energizing Rural NC to Tackle Workforce Pipeline

by EDPNC on October 5, 2019

Local economic developers and civic leaders from counties across North Carolina will gather Oct. 8-9 in Sanford to discuss strategies to retain, attract and develop workforce in the state’s rural communities. “Companies considering North Carolina consistently say talent is their No. 1 concern when deciding where to locate or grow, or sometimes even remain,” said…

Topics: Business, Economic Development, Workforce
EDPNC, Workforce

New EDPNC Hire to Focus on Growing North Carolina’s Defense Industry

by EDPNC on July 20, 2019

North Carolina has a new point person focused on making sure the state is a top contender for defense-related companies considering where to locate or expand. With more than 40 years of experience as a military and defense industry specialist, Dennis Lewis joined the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) in May as the…

Topics: Economic Development, People
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