Governor McCrory Makes Largest Job Announcement in State’s Recent History
Governor Pat McCrory’s recent announcement that MetLife, Inc. plans to create over 2,600 jobs in Charlotte and Cary is the largest jobs announcement in recent North Carolina history. The company also expects to invest $125.5 million into its new Mecklenburg and Wake County campuses.
“We’re proud that a strong corporate partner like MetLife has decided to invest in North Carolina,” said Governor McCrory. “These jobs will complement our financial services sector in Charlotte and our high-tech hub in Wake County, two distinct sectors we want to expand.”
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Governor McCrory Announces Agreement Enabling Development of Region’s Largest Eco-Industrial Park
Monday, Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary John Skvarla announced the signing of a brownfields agreement for ReVenture West. The agreement authorizes the development of the region’s largest eco-industrial park on a former 667-acre Superfund site in Charlotte.
“This project is an extraordinary example of how public and private sectors can partner to benefit the economy and the environment,” said Governor McCrory. “This brownfields project will create jobs and allow us to transform a once highly contaminated site into a new and thriving energy-related complex.”
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Governor McCrory Hosts Metro Mayors Coalition Meeting and Press Conference
On March 5, Governor Pat McCrory hosted leaders of the Metro Mayors Coalition at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. The mayors joined the governor and many of his cabinet secretaries to discuss issues like transportation, land use and tax policies among other topics.
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Governor McCrory Issues Directive to State Agencies
On Friday, March 8, Governor Pat McCrory took a stand against previous state government budget practices as the Medicaid liability continues to impact the entire budget.
“It is time to solve this mess, not kick the can down the road and manipulate the budget as was done in the past. It stops now,” said Governor McCrory.
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Governor McCrory Participated in Hurricane Training for Severe Weather Awareness Week
During a multi-agency hurricane training exercise, Governor Pat McCrory emphasized the importance of emergency management and preparedness. Take a moment to review or create an emergency plan at your school, home or office.
Governor McCrory Makes Jobs Announcement in Macon County
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Franklin Tubular Products Inc. will locate its operations in NC. The company plans to create 121 jobs and invest $4 million over the next three years in Franklin.
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In Case You Missed It: Governor McCrory Visits Main Streets of Flat Rock & Black Mountain: Watch Now
Other News
Here are some other recent headlines from the McCrory administration:
Gov. McCrory Proclaims March 11-17, 2013 as Multiple Sclerosis Week
Join Governor McCrory to honor an American Tradition: Girl Scout Week