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California Manufacturer to Open East Coast Facility in North Carolina

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Team Air, Incorporated will locate a new manufacturing facility in Rutherford County.  The company plans to create 70 jobs and invest more than $4.2 million over the next three years in Forest City.

 

Belgian Furniture Company to Bring 113 Manufacturing Jobs to High Point

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that BuzziSpace, Inc. will locate its North American manufacturing headquarters in Guilford County. The furniture company plans to create 113 jobs and invest more than $1.75 million during the next five years in High Point.

 

BuzziSpace will operate out of a renovated building that once housed the operations of the Pickett Cotton Mill, which first opened more than 100 years ago.

 

N.C. Department of Commerce Releases Internal Audit

The N.C. Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) released a report today regarding an internal audit it conducted of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program at the request of the N.C. Department of Commerce.  Auditors investigated allegations of misappropriated state funds by an employee of a third-party administrator.  The employee, Michael S.

ePlus Opens New Managed Services Center in Morrisville

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that ePlus is expanding its Managed Services operations with a new center in Morrisville. The 12,000 square-foot facility, ePlus’ third Managed Services Center in the United States, is expected to bring up to 50 new jobs.

 

Canadian Automation Company Announces Expansion into North Carolina

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Eclipse Automation Inc. will be expanding its operations to Mecklenburg County under the name Eclipse Automation Southeast, LLC.  The new facility will be located in the Whitehall Technology Park in Charlotte. The company plans to create 50 new jobs over the next three years.

 

N.C. Economic Development Board Releases Strategic Plan

North Carolina Economic Development Board approved a 10-year strategic plan today that is designed to serve as a guide for economic growth and activities across the state.

Medical Financial Services Company to Create 32 High-Paying Jobs In Chowan County

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today Standard Medical Acceptance (SMA) Corporation will locate its offices in Chowan County. The company plans to create 32 jobs and invest more than $552,000 over the next three years in Edenton.

 

Packing Manufacturer to Create 50 Jobs in Henderson County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that ASG (AGI Shorewood) will expand its manufacturing operations in Henderson County.  The company plans to create 50 new jobs in North Carolina and invest more than $8.5 million in East Flat Rock.

 

Lindenmuth to Lead Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Richard Lindenmuth will become the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.


“North Carolina is starting to see signs of economic recovery, and this new partnership will strengthen our state’s recruiting efforts and increase efficiency,” said Gov. Pat McCrory. “Richard Lindenmuth’s leadership and job expertise in business operations will play a critical role in directing this new organization.”

Packaging Company to Expand in Wilkes County

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that InterFlex Acquisition Company, LLC will be expanding its operations in Wilkes County. The company plans to create 63 new jobs and invest more than $10.2 million over the next three years in Wilkesboro.

 

“Our administration remains focused on expanding partnerships with existing North Carolina businesses like InterFlex,” said Governor McCrory. “Wilkesboro and InterFlex will benefit greatly from this major expansion.”