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To improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

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New Jobs Announced

This 2022 final tally is a new record high for economic development projects in the state. Compared to 24,224 jobs announced in 2021.

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New Investment Announced

From economic development projects in North Carolina in 2022. In 2021, investments of $10.1 B were announced.

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Rural Development Grants Awarded to Communities

Upgrading public infrastructure to support economic growth. $28.4 Million was awarded to communities in 2021.

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Helped North Carolina Employers Hire more than 91,000 Workers in 2022

Friday, February 03, 2023

Governor Cooper Releases New Report Outlining Strategies to Strengthen North Carolina’s Clean Energy Economy and Achieve Climate Goals

Thursday, February 02, 2023

North Carolina's December County and Area Unemployment Figures Released

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