Johnston County EDC

#DYK - Key take away at @jccEDU 's Breakfast Before Business event? President Dr. Vern Lindquist, who shared remarkable news: this spring, JCC enrolled more than 6,000 students and has grown over 60% since 2021—making it the fastest‑growing community college in the nation.

Here in @jocogovNC we are extremely fortunate to have workforce development allies and partners at the @jccEDU and @JCPS_NC. These partnerships allow the @JoCoEconomicDev to remain competitive. 2026 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RANKINGS: Bright Horizons siteselection.com/2026-workforce…

Today’s groundbreaking with @JoCoEconomicDev at the Johnston Regional Airport(JNX) was a great day for the future of the SHP. Thank you to @NCDOT @NCLeg and so many local, state and federal partners that were a part of this process.

Barbara Brothers, Business Engagement Director with the @CapitalAreaWD provides an occupational snapshot and outlook to Johnston County HR leaders and allies.

This is something the @JoCoEconomicDev office is working to change in JoCo. Unfortunately 70% of 125K workers leave daily. But this can be seen as an opportunity when attracting new companies considering the County as citizens would much rather live and work in their community.

Attending the @TriangleBIZJrnl Corridors of Opportunity at the @RockyMountMills. Jennifer Lantz with the Wilson EDC reports that the county has an "in migration" of workers. #TBJCorridors

Welcome to the Club! BJ's Wholesale buys land for new store in Johnston County @TownofSelma - Triangle Business Journal bizjournals.com/triangle/news/… via @TriangleBIZJrnl and @TriBizGrowth

The @JoCoEconomicDev office is very fortunate to have support partners such as the @jccEDU! via @JohnstonianNews JCC hopes to speed students into workforce restorationnewsmedia.com/articles/local…

Always informative and incredible data provided by Ted Abernathy. The success of Johnston County is directly tied to the growth of Wake County. Thank you @RaleighWake / @raleighchamber for hosting #Metrometrics25

It may be chilly outside, but the @TriangleRegion is still a very hot market in the US. Attending the annual @raleighchamber #RCLAUNCH2025 and hearing the @RichmondFed President Tom Barkin.

Wishing everyone a very happy and blessed New Year! 🎉

Photos of the completed Wilsons Mills Rd/US70 (Future I42) interchange. The removal of lights at Swift Creek & Wilsons Mills Rd is a competitive advantage. Soon this section will be 70mph. Allowing businesses and residents quicker access to Raleigh and the Triangle Region. @NCDOT

A standout contributor to the community's prosperity is the Kenly 95 Petro, (Exit 106 on I95) and owned by the @Iowa80group. This establishment has not only generated hundreds of quality jobs but has also contributed millions to the State and County's financial resources.

This post highlights the significant impact of travel on economic growth, community development and job creation. In Johnston County, the partnership between @JoCoEconomicDev office and the @JoCoTourism has been instrumental in promoting numerous economic development initiatives.

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the Leadership, the Staff and the citizens of the Town of Benson @VisitBensonNC for the passing on Mayor Jerry Medlin. Mayor Medlin was a tireless champion for the town that he loved dearly.

Please join the @JoCoEconomicDev office in wishing the @USMC a 249th Birthday. Thank you to the men and women here in Johnston County and throughout the Nation that have served and continue to serve and protect.

Again, it's a full room of human resource professionals gathered at the monthly HR Professionals Network meeting. Insightful discussions and valuable connections were made during this event. A special thanks to the team at the @ncworks for their contribution. #GrowWithJoCo.

It may be cloudy and a few rain drops, but the ray of a promising economic future shines bright as the ribbon is cut for the opening of the 540 Southern Loop. Congratulations to the organizations over the last 20 years to make this project happen. @NCTurnpike @NCDOT @RTATriangle

The @JoCoEconomicDev office is fortunate to partner with colleagues from the Wilson Economic Development, @growpittcounty and @GreenvilleENCA ... with support from @ElectriCitiesNC and @ncbiotech to form the #BioPharmaCrescent. #LSEDSummit2024

U.K.-Based Rice process Veetee Rice will invest $36 million and employ 200 at new @jocogovNC production site in the @TownofSelma! #GrowWithJoCo growwithjoco.com/news/u-k-based…