Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about north carolina economy, curated daily by BrightWire.
A North Carolina utility company is investing $11 million to expand its headquarters, creating 150 well-paying jobs over the next three years. The move will turn Conover into a regional hub for critical power grid infrastructure.
Latino entrepreneurs in North Carolina grew their business ownership by 65% in five years, creating 80,000 companies that generate $2.5 billion in revenue. From construction to real estate, these small businesses are becoming the backbone of local economies across the state.
North Carolina's clean energy sector has added thousands of jobs since 2020, with a surprising new leader driving growth. Manufacturing is now overtaking solar generation as the state's second-biggest green employer.
North Carolina's clean energy sector has added thousands of jobs since the pandemic, with manufacturing now overtaking traditional renewable energy roles. The state's ability to power large factories is attracting major investment and creating opportunity.
A data infrastructure company is doubling down on New Bern, North Carolina, with a massive expansion that will create up to 150 new jobs. The best part? Every employee owns a piece of the company they're building.