North Carolina - Expansion Solutions

Record Growth Across the Innovation Corridor

September 9, 2026

North Carolina entered 2026 with the strongest economic development pipeline in its history. During 2025, the state recorded more than 35,000 announced job commitments and $24.1 billion in private investment across projects in 56 counties. Aerospace, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, financial services and supply-chain operations all contributed, demonstrating the value of a statewide portfolio that stretches from the Research Triangle and Charlotte to the Piedmont Triad and rural production communities. JetZero Delivers a Historic Aerospace...

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Shemar USA Selects Charlotte for $15M Manufacturing Facility

September 25, 2026

First North American factory will also house the company’s headquarters, technical center and R&D operations, creating approximately 80 jobs CHA...

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SteelFab Plans $19M Fayetteville Manufacturing Expansion, Creating 38 Jobs

September 14, 2026

Structural steel manufacturer will add 108,000 square feet to Cumberland County operations FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (September 14, 2026) — SteelFab Inc., ...

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Prysmian Plans $1B North Carolina Fiber Optic Manufacturing Expansion

August 13, 2026

Catawba County campus will employ more than 1,000 people and more than double Prysmian’s U.S. fiber optic production capacity CLAREMONT, N.C. (Augus...

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STERIS Selects Sanford, North Carolina for $600 Million Chemistries Manufacturing Center of Excellence

August 5, 2026

Global healthcare leader’s largest single-site investment will create 335 jobs, strengthen North Carolina’s life sciences sector, and esta...

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American Eagle Outfitters Plans $41M Rowan County Distribution Center

July 29, 2026

The apparel retailer will create more than 200 full-time jobs at a nearly 473,000-square-foot facility in Salisbury, North Carolina. American Eagle Ou...

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Race City Motorpark + Social Club Planned for Rowan County

July 15, 2026

Proposed 270-Acre Project Would Feature 4-Mile Road Course, Residential Development, Restored Historic Dragway and Tourism-Focused Amenities ROWAN COU...

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October 21, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - Friday, October 23, 2026 FABTECH provides a convenient venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing needs. Location:…

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TEDC FALL BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE

November 10, 2026 - November 13, 2026

https://texasedc.org/programs/basic-economic-development-courses Date: November 10-13, 2026 The Texas BEDC is offered three times per year. The BEDC will provide the participant with a comprehensive understanding of the keys of successful economic development. For those new to the profession, the BEDC is the first step toward professional certification. The BEDC is accredited by the International Economic Development…

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Economic Development News

Hitachi Energy Plans $479M Transformer Insulation Factory in London, Ontario

October 16, 2026

HPE Plans $75M Expansion in Wisconsin

October 16, 2026

Discovery 2 Scale Plans Nambé Pueblo Headquarters, Creating More Than 80 Jobs

October 16, 2026

River View Farms Expands in Orleans, Indiana, Plans Up to 63 New Jobs

October 16, 2026

Med-Mizer Invests $9 Million in Batesville Expansion, Plans Up to 73 New Jobs

October 16, 2026

Cirkla to Invest More Than $5M in Georgia Packaging Facility

October 15, 2026

Indiana Strengthens Japan Partnership to Advance Investment and Job Growth

October 15, 2026

VDL Groep Plans $77 Million Expansion in Hall County, Creating 120 Jobs

October 15, 2026

Michigan Announces $23M Investment in Infrastructure, Industry Growth and Workforce Training

October 15, 2026

Georgia Ports Secures Permit for $2.3B Savannah Container Terminal

October 14, 2026

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