News / Economic Development (2)

by Think Currituck, on 11/5/21 12:44 PM

When it comes to tourism, much of the Outer Banks enjoyed a record-setting summer. People from all over the country and around the world continue to flock to our beaches …

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Topics:Small BusinessTourismEconomic DevelopmentOuter Banks

by Think Currituck, on 11/1/21 4:35 PM

In the annual ranking of states with the Best Business Climate, North Carolina has landed back on top. After sharing the top spot with Georgia in 2020, Site Selection magazine …

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Topics:North CarolinaSite SelectionRankingsEconomic Development

by Think Currituck, on 10/3/21 10:02 PM

The very first Regional Economic Summit will take place on Thursday, October 14th from 8am to 4pm at the K.E. White Graduate Center on the campus of Elizabeth City State …

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Topics:North CarolinaRural DevelopmentAgricultureEconomic DevelopmentWorkforce DevelopmentOffshore Wind

by Think Currituck, on 9/17/21 3:20 PM

North Carolina's reputation as great state for business is holding firm. Area Development, the leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation, recently released its 2021 Top States for …

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Topics:North CarolinaRankingsEconomic DevelopmentBusiness ExpansionBusiness Climate

by Think Currituck, on 7/5/21 8:00 AM

This year is only half over and already North Carolina has been experiencing many strong signs of economic recuperation from the COVID-19 pandemic. In spite of resulting numerous setbacks in …

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Topics:North CarolinaBusiness RelocationManufacturingEconomic DevelopmentBusiness ExpansionWorkforce DevelopmentJobs

by Think Currituck, on 6/22/21 12:45 PM

Earlier this month, the exceptional work of North Carolina's agencies for economic prosperity in the past year was presented a new and welcome recognition. Area Development (AD) magazine announced that …

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Topics:North CarolinaRankingsEconomic DevelopmentBusiness ExpansionJobsBusiness Climate

by Think Currituck, on 5/10/21 2:18 PM

Visit North Carolina's commissioned report about tourism during 2020 underscores how the COVID-19 pandemic affected this significant source of income for the state. Tourists' spending declined 32 percent last year …

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Topics:North CarolinaTourismEconomic DevelopmentCurrituck CountyOuter Banks

by Think Currituck, on 5/5/21 2:23 PM

Site Selection magazine lauds work of state's economic development teams The people of North Carolina continue to stand a little taller, a little prouder, thanks to all the cooperative work …

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Topics:North CarolinaRankingsEconomic Development

by Think Currituck, on 4/28/21 8:57 AM

Apple to plant new site in Wake County Move will generate 3,000 jobs, $1B for North Carolina RALEIGH, N.C. - Through Gov. Roy Cooper's announcement on April 26, Apple Inc …

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Topics:North CarolinaBusiness RelocationEconomic DevelopmentBusiness ExpansionJobsTechnology

by Think Currituck, on 3/11/21 12:41 PM

Earlier this year, the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation released its report on the economic impacts of the state’s public airports. On its website, NCDOT notes that …

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Topics:North CarolinaTransportationAirportEconomic DevelopmentAviationMilitary

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