Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)

We're #1! Of course, you know that already. And CNBC has once again recognized North Carolina as America's Top State for Business. 🏅 Wilson is proud to be a part of that success. In 2024-2025, Wilson announced six projects totaling $2.84 billion in investment and creating over 1,500 new manufacturing jobs. 🔆 SCHOTT Pharma 🔆 IDEXX 🔆 Reckitt 🔆 Neo Pac - The Tube 🔆 Johnson & Johnson 🔆 Collins Aerospace Great things are happening in Wilson and in North Carolina! Why not be a part of it? Visit Wilson to see for yourself! #TopStateForBusiness. #AllinNC Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) Wilson Economic Development Council BioPharma Crescent Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP)

GE Aerospace will invest $500K in North Carolina to train members of the military for civilian roles as much-needed aviation technicians through the Heroes MAKE America initiative by The Manufacturing Institute - MI. This investment strengthens North Carolina’s veteran talent pipeline and reinforces the state’s leadership in the aerospace industry. Read the release from GE Aerospace here: https://lnkd.in/eTwzd5jj

JUST ANNOUNCED: SoFi, a leading digital financial services company offering one-stop personal finance solutions, will create 225 jobs in Charlotte. The company will invest $3 million in Mecklenburg County to strategically expand its regional presence. 🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/CsW750XfSqx

If the 60,000 vending machines that serve Lance Snacks could talk, they’d have a great story to share. Instead, we’ll make it our responsibility. In 1913, Charlotte-based food broker Philip Lance took 500 lbs of unpurchased peanuts, roasted them and sold them for a nickel a bag. Thus was born one of the most iconic brands of the breakroom. #AllinNC

North Carolina is America’s Top State for Business, and Morrisville is proud to lead with purpose. In the heart of the Research Triangle, Morrisville offers a diverse portfolio of business-ready sites that reflect our community’s innovation, access, and growth. From the life sciences and tech hub at Southport Innovation Center, to the Class A corporate environment of Perimeter Park, to emerging innovation campuses like Pathway Triangle and Spark LS, Morrisville is built for what’s next. Developments like The Stitch, Eastridge at Perimeter, and Discovery at Perimeter further strengthen our position as a premier destination for innovation-driven companies.  Explore all available Morrisville, NC opportunities at https://lnkd.in/gMncC7Ha. #MorrisvilleMeansBusiness #MorrisvilleNC #EconomicDevelopment #Innovation #TopStateForBusiness #ResearchTriangle #LiveConnectedLiveWell

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approved $9.8M in grants to support 21 projects, creating 1,100+ jobs and spurring $177M in private investment. EDPNC-supported recipients under the Building Reuse Program include: Kooima Company • Judco Manufacturing Inc. • Electrolux Group • Cardon Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment Ltd. • American Honda Motor Company, Inc. • Brunswick Pharma LLC • Blachford Corp • ABB • Mountain Community Health Partnership Plus, recipients under the Utility Account Program include: Central Carolina Seeding, LLC • Advantage Machinery Services 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJy2T__k

We’re proud to celebrate North Carolina being named America’s Top State for Business by CNBC! Here in Carteret County, we blend world-class marine research, coastal innovation, and waterfront industries to build a thriving, sustainable future. From boat building and marine science to sustainable fisheries and ocean technology, our coastal assets make us a key contributor to the state’s economic success. This traveling billboard, courtesy of our partners at the (Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), is making its way across the state and we’re honored to showcase it right here on the waterfront that powers our region’s economic strength. #AllinNC #TopStateForBusiness #WhyNC

JUST ANNOUNCED: MST Rebar Inc., a fiberglass rebar supplier, will create 83 new jobs in Bladen County. The company will invest more than $15.5 million to locate its first US fiberglass rebar manufacturing facility in the town of Bladenboro. 🔗Learn More: https://ow.ly/zopR50XecOY