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NC Named Best State

North Carolina Named Top State for Manufacturing Competitiveness and Corporate Investment

Site Selection Group Group announced the 2024 Best States for Manufacturing ranking, and North Carolina took the top honors. The organization annually evaluates and ranks states’ competitiveness for manufacturing investments. The process begins with scoring all metropolitan and micropolitan areas in the contiguous United States…

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Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing. New Episode! Listen to the latest story in manufacturing excellence.

E-61: A Family Tradition Inspired A Unique Business Opportunity

In this episode of Clocking In, Mintz talks with Becca Jordan Wright, the CEO and founder of Piedmont Pennies, a gourmet cheesy snack manufacturer in Charlotte, North Carolina. The podcast conversation also touches on the importance of sustainable growth, customer-centricity, and the company’s commitment to quality and community support.

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Smart Manufacturing Adoption to Realize Transformative Energy Reductions for North Carolina

Learn more about this federally funded program to assist small to medium-sized manufacturers
 
 
 

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Have a Hyper-Local Holiday

Have a Hyper-Local Holiday

It’s been wonderful to see how the “Shop Local” and “Buy Local” messages have become mainstream over the decade, and we at the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) wholeheartedly support buying “Made in North Carolina” when possible. This year,...

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What is SMART Manufacturing?

What is SMART Manufacturing?

Smart manufacturing is a technology-driven approach to production that utilizes interconnected systems, advanced automation, and real-time data to enhance efficiency, quality, and flexibility in manufacturing processes. It leverages innovations like the Internet of...

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2022 New Client Investments

$2,92B
2023
Economic Impact

2022 Total Increased & Retained Jobs

12,968
2023
Jobs Created & Retained

2022 Total Increased & Retained Sales

$780.4M
2023
Increased & Retained Sales

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