Business Facilities Ranks North Carolina #1 for Economic Growth Potential
North Carolina is the top-ranked state for economic growth potential in Business Facilities magazine’s 15th Annual Rankings Report. North Carolina, Colorado and Virginia topped the chart in Business Facilities’ annual growth potential ranking. Jack Rogers, editor in chief, noted that all three states have established highly diversified growth strategies and staked a claim to leadership in high-tech hubs. “Our leaders…
New EDPNC Hire to Focus on Growing North Carolina’s Defense Industry
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…
Stoll Industries Announces Expansion
Stoll Industries, a producer of high-quality, custom metal fireplace doors, screens, metal wall panels, countertops and more, today announced plans to expand its operations in Abbeville County. The $1.1 million investment is creating 30 jobs over the next five years. “At Stoll Industries, we believe our mission to our community and country is to be…
Lowe’s Chooses NC for Technology Hub
Home improvement retailer Lowe’s is locating a new $153-million global technology center in Charlotte, North Carolina, creating more than 1,600 jobs. “We’re excited to stand up our new global technology center here in North Carolina to continue to drive our company’s growth,” said Marvin R. Ellison, president and chief executive officer of the company based…
he Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) has hired Duplin County’s economic development director to support business prosperity and growth in a 12-county region of Southeast North Carolina. On Monday, James Wolfe, executive director of the Duplin County Economic Development Commission, becomes the EDPNC’s new Southeast existing industry expansions manager. Wolfe will work on…
SC Ports Graduates 25 Port Ambassadors
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) recognizes 25 delegates for completing the 2018-2019 Port Ambassador Program, which provides participants a deep understanding of the connection between the Port of Charleston and South Carolina’s thriving business community. The 10-month Port Ambassador Program immerses participants in port operations through educational sessions and tours of oceanside terminals, inland ports,…
EDPNC Hires Development Director to Support Southeast NC
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) has hired Duplin County’s economic development director to support business prosperity and growth in a 12-county region of Southeast North Carolina. On Monday, James Wolfe, executive director of the Duplin County Economic Development Commission, becomes the EDPNC’s new Southeast existing industry expansions manager. Wolfe will work on…
Hamlet Announces Expansion
Hamlet, a producer of prefabricated building components for the construction industry, will open a manufacturing facility in Richmond County, creating 130 new jobs. The company will invest more than $12 million in Hamlet within the next three years. The company, a division of the Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), will be hiring production personnel, logistics handlers…
EDPNC and Partners Attend SelectUSA to Attract FDI
The state of North Carolina will be exhibiting at the 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit June 10-12 in Washington, D.C., an annual event connecting foreign-based companies with U.S. economic development organizations to support job-creating business investment. The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), which recruits domestic and international corporate investment on the state’s behalf, is…
SCEDA Announces 2019-20 President and Board of Directors
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2019-20 officers and board of directors during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach. SCEDA and its 800+ members have been the ‘Voice of Economic Development’ in the Palmetto State for more than 50 years. Andrena Powell-Baker, SCCED, Senior Manager of Community Relations and Development at…
