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Business Development

Attracting Business to North Carolina

Expanding North Carolina's Domestic and Global Prescence

The Business Development team, responsible for sourcing quality project leads from domestic and global markets, had a successful year generating interest in North Carolina to prospective companies. The team represented the state at marquee trade shows, including the Farnborough Air Show, The Battery Show, CPHI Japan/Europe, and SelectUSA, the largest trade show for foreign direct investment in the world with 5,000 attendees from 96 international markets.

In 2024, the Business Development team generated 124 qualified project leads and 23 of those leads sourced by the team chose North Carolina for their operations.

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Notable Announcements

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NIPRO

Sourced and nurtured by the EDPNC Japan office, NIPRO Medical Corporation is a world leader in the healthcare and medical device industry. Last summer NIPRO announced it will invest $397.8 million to build its first North American manufacturing center of excellence in Greenville, North Carolina, creating 232 jobs in Pitt County. 

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SBA Home

SBA Home, a Lithuania-based furniture manufacturer, will create 250 jobs in Davie County. The newly created company says it will invest more than $70 million to establish its first North American furniture production facility in the Town of Mocksville.

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METOX Technologies

A domestic lead nurtured by the Business Development team, MetOx International Inc., is a pioneering manufacturer of high-temperature superconducting wire that will build a major production facility in Chatham County, creating 333 jobs. The company will invest $193.7 million in North Carolina.

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Team Highlights

Governor Cooper shaking hand of Japanese Official
Governor Cooper and Japanese Officials at SEUS Japan
Japanese Official speaking on stage at SEUS Japan Conference in Charlotte, NC
Governor Cooper speaking at Bavaria Ministry meeting
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Governor Cooper shaking Bavarian Minister's Hand
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SEUS Japan 2024

North Carolina hosted the Southeast US – Japan Conference, an event that promotes foreign direct investment from Japanese companies and strengthen ties from North Carolina and other southeastern manufacturers and exporters. The Business Development team, in collaboration with the Events Marketing team and NC Department of Commerce, welcomed 518 delegates for the three-day event.

Governor Cooper’s Investment Mission to Europe

The Business Development team coordinated a mission to France, Germany, and Switzerland in May 2024, led by Governor Cooper. Over the course of the trip, North Carolina leaders met with representatives of 20 companies as well as regional trade associations and senior government officials. 

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