This week, Governor Josh Stein led a 51-person delegation to the Southeast United States (SEUS)/Japan Annual Joint Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, reaffirming North Carolina’s strong partnership with Japan and furthering the work to recruit more good-paying jobs to the state. North Carolina was the host southeastern state for the past two years. The delegation included Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley, EDPNC CEO Christopher Chung, and North Carolina business leaders.
Press Releases
Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s Aerospace Industry at GTCC Aviation Center Groundbreaking
Today Governor Josh Stein joined Guilford Technical Community College to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new Aviation Center. The Aviation Center, which follows on the heels of a historic job announcement from JetZero, will provide more students with industry-recognized skills and certifications for careers in aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
Governor Josh Stein announced today that Walmart, Inc.
Today Governor Josh Stein joined leaders of Fujifilm Biotechnologies and local officials at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company’s new facility in Holly Springs, highlighting North Carolina’s leadership in the biotech industry.
Today Governor Josh Stein joined leaders of Thermo Fisher Scientific and local officials at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company’s new facility in Mebane, highlighting North Carolina’s leadership in the biotech industry.
Today, Governor Josh Stein toured the Coca-Cola Consolidated facility in Charlotte and met with Coca-Cola Consolidated leadership and students in its apprenticeship program. Through a partnership with Central Piedmont Community College, the nation’s largest Coca-Cola bottler is preparing students for high-demand positions in manufacturing, equipment repair, and logistics.
Governor Josh Stein announced today that Eco King Solutions, LLC, a new subsidiary of a major manufacturer, plans to create 515 jobs in Graham County. The company will invest $80.5 million in Robbinsville to establish its first North American production facility to produce disposable, biodegradable paper tableware.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced GMAX Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of medical products, will create 36 new jobs in Forsyth County. The company will invest $11.4 million to establish its first North American production facility in Winston-Salem.