North Carolina Top Business Climate
For 8 out of the last 9 years, North Carolina has been ranked as the Number 1 Top Business Climate!
Texas is number 2; Tennessee and South Carolina are 5 and 6; and Georgia is number 8.
The favorable business climate in North Carolina is uniquely tied to its University system. The University of North Carolina has 16 campuses through out the State which focuses on training workers needed at new businesses, and the local government supports their needs.
Siemens Energy expanded its existing plant in Charlotte by 60,000 square feet! Over the next 5 yeas, the company will invest $50 million dollars and create 226 new jobs. They're willing to do so because of the favorable business climate in North Carolina.
The college system focused on training new engineers and managers, while the local trade schools trained machinists and welders.
Cree, a developer and manufacturer of lighting products added 275 jobs at its Durham facility. It choose Durham because of its highly trained local work force and its strong scientific and technology culture.
Cree draws this talent from the public universities and community colleges in North Carolina!
Another example of how the institutions of higher learning support business growth and the creation of jobs is demonstrated by
The economic development director at North Carolina's State University in Raleigh co-hosted top decision makers from Deutsche Bank, and made them feel comfortable that the proper support and business climate existed in the area.
There's definitely a strong link between a supportive system of higher education, trade schools, and community colleges, and businesses deciding to locate new facilities or expand existing ones in an area, which results in huge capital investments in the area and the creation of new jobs.
Whether you're interested in relocating to North Carolina, or working part of the time during your retirement, North Carolina provides a fertile place for growth and expansion.
North Carolina continues to do an incredible job of bringing businesses and training together in an exceptional business environment making it a wise investment for the future.
About the Author
Bob Bencivenga is a professional site locator and location anyalyst for major corporations and been researching the growth of NC and SC to find those areas which are affordable. Visit his blog-The Carolina Report and signup free to get blog updates by email, along with free advice on how to relocate or retire in the Carolinas, additional resources, and a lot more! Go now to www.placesofvalue.com. Bob does not sell real estate.
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