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Duke University is doubling their space at the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis https://salisburypost.com/2020/02/20/duke-university-doubles-office-space-at-nc-research-campus-in-kannapolis/

New company investment and expansion in New Hanover County http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/health_care/2020/02/19/quality_chemical_to_grow_sister_company_in_wilmington/19968

Mystery company is bringing 200 jobs to Henderson County https://www.hendersonvillelightning.com/business/8785-mystery-delivery-station-bringing-200-jobs-to-mills-river.html New housing development proposed just outside of downtown Hendersonville. https://www.hendersonvillelightning.com/news/8738-ivy-crossing-would-add-74-homes-off-fifth-avenue.html

Site location of the new NC Department of Motor Vehicles in Rocky Mount which will be relocated from Raleigh. https://greyareanews.com/events/business/nc-dmv-move-the-legacy-project-rocky-mount/

Business Facilities Magazine has a discussion with Janet LaBar from the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance https://businessfacilities.com/2020/02/60-seconds-with-janet-labar-ceo-charlotte-regional-business-alliance/

Mystery project could bring 1200 manufacturing jobs to Buncombe County....stay tune! https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/02/19/major-manufacturing-project-could-bring-1-200-jobs-buncombe-county/4806498002/

Queens University's new performing arts center has opened! https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article240368716.html

Another retailer files for bankruptcy amid nationwide and also local closings. https://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2020/02/18/pier-1-already-closing-one-of-four-triad-stores.html?iana=hpmvp_triad_news_headline

Follow up to KJHburg's above posting concerning this economic coup for Lee County. https://www.nccommerce.com/news/press-releases/leading-gene-therapy-company-invest-over-100-million-sanford

Insurance company expanding and adding jobs in Goldsboro. http://goldsborodailynews.com/blog/2020/02/17/gov-cooper-atlantic-casualty-insurance-to-expand-in-goldsboro/

The film industry continues with new projects in the Wilmington area. http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/film/2020/02/12/two_pilots_set_to_film_in_wilmington/19947

Plastics manufacturer creating jobs and investment in Chowan County. https://www.nccommerce.com/news/press-releases/fence-maker-invest-1-million-edenton

Jobs coming to Edgecombe County https://www.nccommerce.com/news/press-releases/concrete-manufacturer-create-55-jobs-edgecombe-county

I am definitely in favor of Honey Baked Ham setting up a store in the Honeywell Tower! Who's with me??

Well at least we know that Payless Shoes will not be part of any retail presence in the center city or anywhere for that matter! https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/02/15/payless-shoesource-all-u-s-stores-liquidating-and-closing/2885949002/?fbclid=IwAR3DQhHklTPuEreibyQ8bmDUEObx4-VOiTZgf9apdmsRsDjp69cD1YUjQpg