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Global Business Expansion in North Carolina

#2

State for Business

#1

Largest Manufacturing Workforce in the Southeast US

$1.1B

in Korean Goods Imported to NC (2024)

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North Carolina Ranks in Top Three States to Do Business

CNBC named North Carolina as second-best state to do business and in the top three for the fifth year in a row thanks to our well-trained and diverse workforce, booming economy, and strong business environment.

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Strategic Location

With half of the American population within a day’s drive, North Carolina is strategically positioned in the middle of the United States’ East Coast. Four international airports and two deep sea ports put many customers and suppliers within reach.

Proximity map of NC

Speed to Market

You don’t have to navigate complicated tax structures or bureaucratic red tape to do business in North Carolina. We have a top business tax environment and are teeming with resources for all permitting, licensing, and other regulation questions.

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Hub for Innovation

You’ll find North America’s largest research park and life sciences hub, located in the Raleigh-Durham area, while Charlotte is the second largest financial center in the US. North Carolina is also known for its agriculture, food, and automotive manufacturing sectors.

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Leader in Clean Energy

Our state is ranked among the best in America for clean energy. A business-friendly environment, a robust supply chain, and a workforce of over 135,000 are just some of the reasons why renewable energy companies choose North Carolina.

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Korean Companies Prosper in North Carolina

Some prominent Korean companies that have already planted roots in this state include:

LS

Kioti

Doosan

Hanwha

Hyosung

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Korea Country Profile
Korea Country Profile

North Carolina’s strategic location and emphasis on manufacturing and clean energy have made it an ideal state for Korean companies to establish American operations.

News
Industrial Infrastructure Piping Manufacturer to Create 168 New Jobs in Nash County for First North American Operation
Industrial Infrastructure Piping Manufacturer to Create 168 New Jobs in Nash County for First North American Operation

COSMOIND Co., Ltd., a polyethylene infrastructure piping manufacturer, will create 168 new jobs in Nash County....

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Clean Energy White Paper
Clean Energy White Paper

As the costs of fossil fuels rise to the highest levels in decades, businesses are seeking cost effective and sustainable energy solutions.

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Workforce Overview
Workforce Overview

North Carolina pioneered innovation in workforce, from the nation’s first public university to launching the first customized training program.

There is no better place than North Carolina based on availability of skilled labor, proximity to the customers, and low costs of doing business.

IT Joo

President & CEO, CS America

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Explore NC is a quarterly newsletter for companies interested in expanding their business to North Carolina. Each edition highlights a growing industry, recent project announcements, and more.

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Nathaniel Dick

Nathaniel Dick

Senior Business Development Manager
Asia & Oceania

Email nathaniel.dick@edpnc.com

Phone +1.919.447.7730

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