Hickory, NC To Get 56 New Jobs
New Manufacturing Plant North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue announced November 30th that a leading manufacturer of fan wheels and blowers will locate a new manufacturing plant in Hickory, North Carolina. The project will bring 56 new jobs along with a $4.2 million capital investment. “Creating jobs is my top priority, and North Carolina’s excellent workforce has the knowledge and skills that global companies demand,” Gov. Perdue said. “Businesses looking for new locations quickly discover...
Read More1211 Jobs To Be Created in Rural N.C.
Projects Will Benefit 51 Counties North Carolina’s rural areas just got a huge economic boost and will contribute to the state being a hot-bed for new jobs. Indeed, Forbes has ranked Raleigh, NC as No. 1 on their annual list of the Best Places for Business and Careers.(1) For rural areas, 62 grants worth $9.6 million were approved by the Board of Directors of N.C. Rural Economic Development Center on November 16th. The grants will be used to create 1211 jobs and assist projects...
Read MoreChiquita To Relocate Headquarters, Create 400 Jobs in Charlotte, NC
Moves from Cincinnati Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) announced on November 29th that it plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, from the company’s current location in Cincinnati, Ohio. The relocation will include more than 300 positions currently based in Cincinnati. Chiquita will also consolidate other corporate functions in Charlotte by bringing more than 100 additional positions currently spread across the U.S. to improve execution...
Read MorePreGel AMERICA To Create 48 New Jobs In North Carolina
Expansion Due To Company Growth PreGel AMERICA announced, on November 11th, plans to expand its Concord, NC, facility. The expansion will create 48 new jobs over the next three years. The expansion covers further structural development within its existing facility and the construction of additional warehouse, production and office space that will account for an estimated 125,000 square feet. The expansion is a direct response to the company’s continued growth, plans to diversify its...
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