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N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Board Approves Third Round of Grants

N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved seven grants totaling more than $ 2.4 million dollars.

The RIA was established as part of the Rural Economic Development Division at the N.C. Department of Commerce to assist with the review and approval of grants for rural areas in the state. The grants-making programs of the new division include assistance for building reuse and restoration as well as infrastructure including water and sewer.

Automotive Components Manufacturer Expansion Brings 63 Good-Paying Jobs to Buncombe County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that BorgWarner Turbo Systems is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Buncombe County.  The company plans to create 63 jobs and invest more than $32 million over the next three years in Arden.
 

Woman-Owned Government Contracting Company to Create 60 New Jobs in Currituck County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Government Contracting Specialists, Inc. (GCS, Inc.), a woman-owned company, will locate its offices in Currituck County.  The company plans to create 60 new jobs and invest more than $325,000 over the next three years in Moyock.
 

India-Based Textile Company to Create 84 Jobs in Rockingham County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Shri Govindaraja (SGR) Textiles will be locating its textile operations in Rockingham County. The company plans to invest more than $40 million and create 84 jobs over the next two years in Eden.
“We’re committed to increasing the number of jobs through international cooperation,” said Governor McCrory. “With a strong labor force and proximity to cotton-growing regions and ports, Shri Govindaraja Textiles will succeed in North Carolina.”

Plastic Film Manufacturer to Expand in Martin County

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Syfan Manufacturing, Inc. is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Martin County.  The company plans to create 24 new jobs and invest more than $6.5 million over the next three years in Everetts.
 

Global Biotechnology Company Novozymes to Expand in Wake County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Novozymes will expand its North Carolina presence by adding a new bioagriculture research and development facility in Wake County. The company plans to create 100 new jobs and invest more than $36 million over the next three years in Cary.
 

Foodservice Manufacturer Bringing 100 New Jobs to Alamance County

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Cambro Manufacturing Company is locating its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Alamance County.  The company plans to create 100 jobs and invest more than $30.4 million over the next three years in Mebane.
 

Plastics Manufacturer to Expand in Henderson County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Elkamet Inc. is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Henderson County.  The company plans to create 20 new jobs and invest more than $2.5 million over the next three years in East Flat Rock.
 

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Board Approves Second Round of Grants

N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 18 grants totaling more than $8.1 million.

The RIA was established as part of the Rural Economic Development Division at the N.C. Department of Commerce to assist with the review and approval of grants for rural areas in the state. The grants-making programs of the new division include assistance for building reuse and restoration as well as infrastructure including water and sewer.

Surface Application Manufacturer to Create 30 Jobs in McDowell County

igh, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that XO.STEEL, LLC is locating its North Carolina manufacturing operations in McDowell County.  The company plans to create 30 new jobs and invest $350,000 over the next three years in Old Fort.
 
“We’ve created an atmosphere of job creation, growth and investment for innovative companies,” said Governor McCrory. "This new steel coatings business will provide job opportunities to keep talented workers in McDowell County.”