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Manufacturer to Expand in Iredell County Creating 141 Jobs

BestCo LLC, a developer and manufacturer of consumer healthcare products, will create 141 jobs as it expands its manufacturing center in Iredell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest an additional $47.5 million in the facility, located in Mooresville.

“Companies choose to invest in communities where they’ll be able to succeed, and BestCo decided to expand in Mooresville because it knows this community,” Governor Cooper said. “Employers that know North Carolina know we have the talent, infrastructure and businesses climate they need to thrive.”

Gene Therapy Firm AveXis to Expand in Durham County Adding 200 Jobs and $60 Million in Investment

AveXis, Inc., a leading gene therapy company developing treatments for rare and life-threatening neurological diseases, will create 200 jobs as it expands its manufacturing center in Durham County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The new center was first announced in May of last year. AveXis will invest an additional $60 million in the facility.

Governor Cooper Announces Up To 1,000 New Jobs in Guilford County

Publix Super Markets, Inc. will build a refrigerated distribution center in Guilford County by the end of 2022 as part of a multiphase project and has plans to create up to 1,000 jobs by 2025, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company is expected to invest up to $300 million in the first phase of the project.

2018: A Year of Growth, New Jobs and Successful Milestones For Commerce

The North Carolina Department of Commerce, the state’s lead agency for workforce and economic development, marked another successful year in 2018.

Furniture Manufacturer Selects Catawba County for New Facility

Design Foundry, LLC, will open a new furniture manufacturing facility in Catawba County, creating 202 new jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest more than $3.1 million in the project. 

Aviation Company Selects the North Carolina Global TransPark for New Aircraft Paint and Refurbishment Center

LGM Enterprises, LLC, an aviation company that operates the Fly Exclusive jet charter service, will create 145 jobs and launch a company to paint and refurbish aircraft at the North Carolina Global TransPark, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The project brings an investment of $10.5 million to Lenoir County.

Governor Cooper Announces 300 New Jobs as Cognizant Selects Charlotte for Expansion

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading provider of information technology, consulting and business process services, will expand its operations in Charlotte, creating 300 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.


 The state’s Economic Investment Committee approved a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) to support the company’s expansion in North Carolina.

Adhesives Manufacturer Expanding in Catawba County, Adding 100 New Jobs

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products, will expand operations in Catawba County, creating 100 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.  The company will add these jobs over four years and invest $31.4 million in the project.

German Manufacturer to Open First North American Facility in Catawba County

Raleigh, N.C. –  Isotopen Technologien München AG (ITM), a group of specialized radiopharmaceutical companies, has selected Catawba County for its first North American manufacturing facility of its subsidiary Isotopes Technologies Garching (ITG), creating 137 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. ITM will invest $12 million in Hickory with the project.

Governor Cooper Announces 1,229 New Jobs as AvidXchange Expands in Mecklenburg County

AvidXchange, a leading fintech provider of accounts payable (AP) and payment automation solutions for midsize companies, will expand its Charlotte headquarters, creating 1,229 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company, an industry leader in automating invoice and payment processes for midmarket companies spanning multiple industries will invest $41 million in Mecklenburg County.