Economic Development Partnership of NC

JUST ANNOUNCED: AbbVie, one of the largest biopharmaceutical companies in the world, is creating 734 new jobs and investing $1.4 billion over the next four years in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Durham. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/PVHH50YO54h

54,000 miles of infinite possibility. From first ideas to full-scale innovation, North Carolina is where ambition turns into action. It’s where industries evolve, talent converges, and new possibilities take shape. Discover what it means to be #AllinNC

JUST ANNOUNCED: The NC Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved seven grant requests to local governments within the state. The grants include commitments to creating a total of 215 jobs, 26 of which were previously announced. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/Olui50YKzSA

Don’t leave export compliance to chance—start mastering classifications today! Join our free training on April 28 to learn how to properly use the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) for imports and Schedule B for exports. 🔗Register now: ow.ly/84PE50WZ3kt

Join the EDPNC, in collaboration with the UAE Embassy’s Commercial Team and Moore & Van Allen, for a focused, high-level panel discussion in Charlotte. Space is limited, click here to learn more and RSVP before the 4/21 deadline: ow.ly/5au050YJXGH

North Carolina’s ranking as the third most affordable state for college tuition fuels a steady supply of highly skilled talent for employers. Download the latest Workforce White Paper to learn more: edpnc.com/resources/publ…

From farm to table, North Carolina gives food and beverage companies a competitive edge. With 1,750 manufacturers, the state offers built-in market access, a resilient supply chain, and a deep pool of skilled talent. Download the brochure to learn more: ow.ly/Ri5q50Yy9pQ

Are you using Incoterms® correctly? Join us for a free webinar on April 16 and learn how you can utilize Incoterms® to increase export sales and lower unnecessary liability and exposure costs. 🔗Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/82599…

JUST ANNOUNCED: SMBC Group, one of Japan’s largest financial institutions, is creating 2,000 jobs over the course of six years and investing $50.5 million to establish a new office in Charlotte, Governor Josh Stein announced today. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/mN7C50YFebx

If your business is registered as an LLC in NC, your Annual Report is due April 15. Filing on time helps you avoid penalties or administrative closure. File quickly through the North Carolina Secretary of State website: ow.ly/elRw50Yzg1k Questions? ow.ly/iSUB50Yzg1l

JUST ANNOUNCED: Linde Inc., an industrial gases and engineering company, will create 20 new jobs in Northampton County. The jobs are part of an investment of more than $75 million to build an air separation facility in Garysburg. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/rIAx50YCrfY

Two industrial sites in North Carolina (one in Edgecombe County and one in Lenoir County) recently received funding from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina to help prepare the properties for future business investment. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/FanQ50YCjJ7

Turning creativity into a company takes more than passion — it takes the right guidance. Jennifer Pardue transformed her custom music and video gifts into a growing business with help from EDPNC. From registration to tax requirements, she had a clear roadmap for success.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Lumentum, a global leader in optical and photonic solutions for cloud and networking applications, announced today it's establishing a manufacturing facility in Greensboro that will employ over 400 people. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/FbrY50YzkBS

North Carolina’s life sciences momentum reaches far beyond RTP. Over the past three years, Eastern NC has seen: 📈 152% growth in capital investment 👩‍🔬 2,030 new jobs announced 🚀 69% increase in job announcements Learn more: edpnc.com/industries/lif…

North Carolina is home to the largest manufacturing workforce in the Southeast. The state's robust network of 11,500 manufacturing companies is just one of the reasons why NC has the best workforce in the US. Read our Workforce White Paper: ow.ly/jUPB50Yw2PC

JUST ANNOUNCED: TSEA Energy, a manufacturer of energy equipment, will establish its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Rockingham County. The company says it will create 160 jobs and invest $25 million in Eden. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/ai9v50YykQW

At EDPNC, our Trade team helps our state’s companies enter global markets. MethodSense, a life sciences service provider based in Morrisville, was seeking to expand its European and global customer base while increasing brand visibility. Full story: ow.ly/WhgA50Yy5KT

With 1.1 million small businesses across the state — and women owning 46.6% of them — women-owned businesses are a powerful force in North Carolina’s economy. From startups to established companies, women entrepreneurs continue to thrive in the state. 🔗edpnc.com/get-business-s…

North Carolina has the fourth-largest military population in the country, and every year servicemembers exit the military looking to start the next chapter in their lives. Learn more by reading our Workforce White Paper: ow.ly/vbtj50Yw2PE #WorkforceWednesday #NCWorkforce