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ake, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Spuntech Industries, Inc., a global spunlace manufacturing company based in Israel, will expand its operations in Person County.  The company plans to create 60 new jobs and invest more than $35 million over the next three years in Roxboro.  

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Weber Screwdriving Systems Incorporated will locate its manufacturing operations in Iredell County.  The company plans to create 38 high-paying jobs and invest more than $2.3 million over the next three years in Mooresville.  

Report Paints a Picture of Opportunities and Challenges

, NC -  The Office of Governor Pat McCrory has announced the following appointments:   Rural Infrastructure Authority   Governor Pat McCrory's appointees • Thomas S. Hester Jr. (Vance County) - Hester is the president of Prim Residential Rentals, Inc. He is the chairman of the Vance County Commissioners. He studied accounting at Campbell University. Hester will hold an at-large seat on the board.

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration, LLC will open a manufacturing facility in Pitt County.  The company intends to create up to 57 jobs and invest more than $12 million over the next three years in Farmville.    

Economic Development Leaders Begin to Develop Strategic Plan from Statewide Input

Raleigh, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Biochemtex will be locating its new cellulosic biofuels production operations in Sampson County.  The company and its partners plan to create 65 new jobs and invest approximately $200 million over the next three years.

13 Counties Will Change Tiers Next Year

le, NC - Governor Pat McCrory congratulated GE Aviation today at a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the company’s new $125 million advanced composites factory near Asheville in Buncombe County.  GE is a global leader in jet engine and aircraft system production.  

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that BOSH Global Services will be expanding its operations in Cumberland County.  The company plans to create 32 new jobs and invest more than $400,000 over the next three years in Fayetteville.   “Our state has a proud history of working closely with companies like Bosh Global Services because we have an extremely talented pool of veterans and military personnel,” said Governor McCrory. “We’re excited that BOSH Global has decided to invest in North Carolina once again.”