Below are year-to-date metrics tracked by the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Division of Business and Industry that illustrate some of the recent activities of the Division. The metrics include the number of new economic development projects assigned to B&I development staff; the number of economic development project announcements; the number of announced jobs created and capital invested; the number of interactions existing industry staff had with businesses throughout the state; and the number of contacts received by the Business Link North Carolina/Business ServiCenter.
Jan. 1 – July 19, 2011
New projects assigned: | 203 |
Projects announced: | 95 |
Jobs announced: | 9,191 |
Capital investment Announced: | $1.640B |
Industry visits by existing industry staff: | 888 |
Calls to Business Link N.C.: | 10,542 |
It seems there’s been a lot of press releases regarding companies starting up and expanding in the state, including the big announcement in our own home town yesterday. Are we experiencing a ‘recovery’ yet? Or are the press releases made at every small job opportunity to make it seem that way?
Welcome Wednesday’s Open Line…
What has happened to Wimpy’s Grill ?? I saw a ‘Closed’ sign in front of it when I went to lunch there yesterday.
It’s been ‘closed’ all week, I’m not sure what’s going on.
Skipper’s is closed all week for vacation. Do you guys think Wimpy’s is doing the same? Sure hope they are still open.