Building a stronger North Carolina by supporting business growth, international trade, and tourism.
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A #StanleyCup for the @canes is more than a win on the ice—it's a reflection of what makes NC such a special place to call home.
From packed arenas to watch parties across the state, NC's professional sports culture brings people together. #LetsGoCanes #AllinNC
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North Carolina ranks as the #5 state for foreign direct investment in the US, driven in part by workforce development. In 2026, German-based Siemens launched Careers Electric™ in NC to expand access to high-quality electrical training.
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🔐 New to ITAR or need a refresher? This training is designed to help you understand the essentials of ITAR compliance, from identifying defense-related products to licensing, exemptions, and record-keeping.
🔗Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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"You can build great companies, but if you don't have the right talent, nothing works."
Ward Nye, Chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta speaks on the unbeatable talent pool in North Carolina and why companies continue to choose the state for long-term investment and expansion.
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Improving the lives and well-being of North Carolinians is at the heart of our mission. Yesterday, our team partnered with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC to pack nearly 16,000 pounds of food into almost 950 meal boxes for families through the Summer Food Service Program.
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The Go Global Road Show 2026 is hitting the road July 20–24, bringing international trade experts directly to Wilmington, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte.
Registration and the interest form are coming soon!
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RECENTLY ANNOUNCED: BorgWarner, a global product leader of sustainable mobility solutions, will add 378 jobs in Henderson County through a $100 million expansion. This expansion will add 140,000 square feet to its current Hendersonville site.
🔗Read more: ow.ly/8qul50Z4Qti
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RECENTLY ANNOUNCED: Blue Sky Robotics, a company that makes AI vision software, is expanding its headquarters in Chapel Hill via a $1.55 million investment. The company plans to add 152 jobs as part of the expansion.
🔗Read more: ow.ly/mkON50Z4f10
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When companies gain access to the right opportunities, growth follows.
With support from the EDPNC’s International Trade team, MethodSense leveraged NC's presence at a European medical device trade show—turning strategy into results.
Read more: ow.ly/raIR50YNtHL
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No matter what you’re looking for in a place to call home, NC offers it and more. Seven cities across the state ranked in the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US. These rankings evaluate factors like affordability, safety, and livability.
Learn more: edpnc.com/why-nc/quality-of-…
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North Carolina’s global connections go beyond trade—they’re built city to city.
With five German sister city partnerships, North Carolina and Germany strengthen business ties and accelerate market entry for companies in both regions.
Learn more: edpnc.com/expand-to-the-us/g…
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Join us for the North Carolina–Catalonia Life Sciences Exchange, a hybrid GLOBE event designed to help bio/pharma and medical technology companies understand where collaboration opportunities exist across the U.S. and European markets.
Register: ow.ly/8N6P50Z0feA
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In 2025, our Business Recruitment & Existing Industry teams posted a record-breaking performance: over 33,000 new jobs and $24 billion worth of investment was announced in North Carolina.
Read more in our 2025 Annual Report: ow.ly/bFjR50YZ9q4
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In 2025, K-12 students earned a record 382,964 industry-recognized credentials—with 36% of students participating in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. CTE offers career-focused credentials for everything from welding to cybersecurity.
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We recently released our 2025 Annual Report, appropriately named 'Rewriting the Record Books.' In 2025, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina supported record-setting results across multiple fronts.
🔗Read our Annual Report here: edpnc.com/annual-report/
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We're hiring!
The EDPNC is seeking a Senior Salesforce Administrator to help drive organizational performance, improve business processes, and support the teams advancing economic development in North Carolina.
🔗 Apply Now: ow.ly/bVhP50YWI6e
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The Small Business Advisors are just a phone call away to helping you begin your business journey.
Offering free guidance to all North Carolinians, they are a trusted resource for entrepreneurs at every stage whether you’re starting out or scaling up.
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Kevin McLaughlin, owner and operator of Larema Coffee House shares how support from the EDPNC’s Small Business Advisors that helped turn his business dreams into a reality.
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Starting a business comes with a lot of unknowns, but getting answers shouldn’t be one of them. Our Small Business Advisors are here to answer your questions and help you move forward with confidence—at no cost.
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They create jobs. They fuel communities. They keep North Carolina growing. Small businesses account for nearly all businesses in our state and employ millions of workers.
Tell us your favorite NC small biz!
#SmallBusinessWeek #ShopLocal #ShopSmall
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