The State of North Carolina announced 16,956 new jobs in the state in 2024, representing 218 business recruitment, expansion or rural development projects that engaged with the North Carolina Department of Commerce or its team at the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. in 2024. These projects will bring $15.2 billion of capital investment into the state.
"Thanks to our talented workforce and our robust business environment, North Carolina is a top state for work and business," said Governor Josh Stein. "As Governor, I will continue to invest in our economic development and ensure that these opportunities reach all corners of our state."
The 2024 performance tops 2023’s announcements of 14,114 jobs and $12.9 billion of capital investment. In July, CNBC ranked North Carolina second in its Top States for Business review, the fifth year in a row the state has ranked in one of the top three positions in the network’s analysis of the best states to do business in the United States (North Carolina ranked first in both 2022 and 2023).
“North Carolina’s economic development team continues to perform at the highest level as the most dynamic companies from around the world recognize us as a top state for business,” said North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. "We'll continue to bring great jobs for all North Carolinians while focusing our attention on building back stronger than ever in Western North Carolina. I am excited to get to work with this great team.”
Significant projects in the state’s Tier 1 or Tier 2 counties, in addition to the Natron Energy, Boviet Solar, and Ross Stores projects include:
The North Carolina Department of Commerce serves as the state’s lead agency for community, workforce, and economic development. A searchable directory of all the programs and services offered by the department is available at commerce.nc.gov/directory.
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*This press release was originlly published by the North Carolina Department of Commerce.