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July’s Business North Carolina magazine features the economic development of the past 12 months, with the ranking of the largest job-creating investments in the state. The list was dominated by big U.S. companies and several homegrown businesses expanding. A late addition was a piece on JetZero’s decision to build its planes in Greensboro, which could add 14,500 jobs at PTI. We also profiled seven economic developers being recognized by the NC Economic Development Association. A page was devoted to the largest job losses in the state in the past 12 months.
Our Cover Story was on Duke Energy’s decision to invest more on nuclear energy and why the utility believes that decision will save ratepayers and provide reliable energy to meet growing demands.
Trend stories included the financial struggle of many of N.C.’s private colleges and universities; a profile on Senate Minority Leader Sydney Batch; and the Savannah Bananas’ strong roots in Gaston County. Bill Horner wrote about how N.C. has spent millions of dollars to get high-speed internet to rural areas of the state. The Power List interview was with UNC System CFO Jennifer Haygood.
Sponsored content included a round table with manufacturing leaders and a community close-up of western North Carolina. The Research NC section spotlighted about a dozen colleges and agencies and how their work is tackling world problems.
