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Governor Roy Cooper Weekly Newsletter -- April 21, 2019
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Kristin and I share profound joy and deep gratitude for the eternal hope that Easter brings. - Governor Roy Cooper
On Tuesday, Gov. Cooper visited Robeson County to talk with local leaders about ongoing efforts to rebuild from Hurricanes Florence and Matthew.
The Governor visited Rempac Foam Corporation's manufacturing facility in Lumberton, where he announced a grant of $700,000 to help protect the business from future flooding and support the company for future growth.
"Rebuilding stronger and smarter from natural disasters like Hurricane Florence means preventing damage from future storms, ensuring businesses continue to thrive and keeping North Carolinians employed in good jobs," Gov. Cooper said. "This innovative economic development grant will help support Rempac, its employees and the Robeson County economy at a critical time."
Learn more about the grant HERE and HERE.
Gov. Cooper also attended the groundbreaking of a new terminal at Lumberton Regional Airport, where he spoke with employees and community members about their resilience after the recent hurricanes and how important the regional airport is to North Carolina's economy.
"When it comes to economic development, your airport is the front door," Cooper said. "It sends the signal that Southeastern North Carolina is open for business."
Read about the terminal's ground-breaking HERE.
On Tuesday, Gov. Cooper announced that North Carolina is extending the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) program for families whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Florence. The STEP program will provide partial housing repairs for 202 more single-family homes in 12 counties. Since Hurricane Florence, the STEP program has completed repairs on more than 2,100 homes at no cost to homeowners so Hurricane Florence survivors can return to their homes.
"People want to be able to live in their own homes while they work to recover from Hurricane Florence," Gov. Cooper said. "We've expanded this program to make it possible for more North Carolina families to get home faster."
Learn more about the STEP extension HERE.
Gov. Cooper announced this week that over 1,200 more jobs are coming to North Carolina.
On Wednesday, Gov. Cooper announced that Chewy, an online pet supply retailer, has chosen Salisburyto be the site of its new fulfillment center, creating 1,200 new jobs and investing $55 million in Rowan County.
"Chewy selected North Carolina because from our infrastructure to our workforce, we have everything businesses need to succeed," Gov. Cooper said. "These new jobs will make a positive impact on Rowan County and the surrounding area."
Read more HERE and HERE.
On Thursday, Gov. Cooper announced that Superior Plastics Extrusion Company, Inc., known as Impact Plastics, will create 13 new jobs and invest $5.3 million in expanding its manufacturing operations in Hamlet.
"This announcement is just the latest example of a manufacturer finding success in North Carolina and deciding to expand their footprint here," Gov. Cooper said. "Impact Plastics' decision proves our strong workforce makes our state one of the best places to do business."
Read more HERE.
The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is available for donations to support North Carolina's response to Hurricane Florence. To donate, visit governor.nc.gov or text FLORENCE to 20222.
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Happy Easter from The Cooper Family
Kristin and I share profound joy and deep gratitude for the eternal hope that Easter brings. - Governor Roy Cooper
Talking Hurricane Recovery and Economic Development in Lumberton
On Tuesday, Gov. Cooper visited Robeson County to talk with local leaders about ongoing efforts to rebuild from Hurricanes Florence and Matthew.
The Governor visited Rempac Foam Corporation's manufacturing facility in Lumberton, where he announced a grant of $700,000 to help protect the business from future flooding and support the company for future growth.
"Rebuilding stronger and smarter from natural disasters like Hurricane Florence means preventing damage from future storms, ensuring businesses continue to thrive and keeping North Carolinians employed in good jobs," Gov. Cooper said. "This innovative economic development grant will help support Rempac, its employees and the Robeson County economy at a critical time."
Learn more about the grant HERE and HERE.
Gov. Cooper also attended the groundbreaking of a new terminal at Lumberton Regional Airport, where he spoke with employees and community members about their resilience after the recent hurricanes and how important the regional airport is to North Carolina's economy.
"When it comes to economic development, your airport is the front door," Cooper said. "It sends the signal that Southeastern North Carolina is open for business."
Read about the terminal's ground-breaking HERE.
Governor Extends STEP Program to Repair Additional Homes Damaged by Hurricane Florence
On Tuesday, Gov. Cooper announced that North Carolina is extending the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) program for families whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Florence. The STEP program will provide partial housing repairs for 202 more single-family homes in 12 counties. Since Hurricane Florence, the STEP program has completed repairs on more than 2,100 homes at no cost to homeowners so Hurricane Florence survivors can return to their homes.
"People want to be able to live in their own homes while they work to recover from Hurricane Florence," Gov. Cooper said. "We've expanded this program to make it possible for more North Carolina families to get home faster."
Learn more about the STEP extension HERE.
More Jobs for North Carolina!
Gov. Cooper announced this week that over 1,200 more jobs are coming to North Carolina.
On Wednesday, Gov. Cooper announced that Chewy, an online pet supply retailer, has chosen Salisburyto be the site of its new fulfillment center, creating 1,200 new jobs and investing $55 million in Rowan County.
"Chewy selected North Carolina because from our infrastructure to our workforce, we have everything businesses need to succeed," Gov. Cooper said. "These new jobs will make a positive impact on Rowan County and the surrounding area."
Read more HERE and HERE.
On Thursday, Gov. Cooper announced that Superior Plastics Extrusion Company, Inc., known as Impact Plastics, will create 13 new jobs and invest $5.3 million in expanding its manufacturing operations in Hamlet.
"This announcement is just the latest example of a manufacturer finding success in North Carolina and deciding to expand their footprint here," Gov. Cooper said. "Impact Plastics' decision proves our strong workforce makes our state one of the best places to do business."
Read more HERE.
Tweets of the Week
Today, Gov. Cooper thanked first responders and surveyed storm damage at Maple View Farm in Orange County. pic.twitter.com/8deCVOms4E
— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) April 20, 2019
Earlier today, Gov. Cooper visited the site of the gas explosion in Durham to thank emergency management officials and first responders for their hard work. pic.twitter.com/KNeCdi1NZC
— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) April 18, 2019
Video of the Week
🎥: Last week, Gov. Cooper visited @NCCATNews in Cullowhee to highlight how important professional development is for the teaching profession. pic.twitter.com/R6m27ax7S7
— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) April 15, 2019
Donate to Relief Efforts
The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is available for donations to support North Carolina's response to Hurricane Florence. To donate, visit governor.nc.gov or text FLORENCE to 20222.
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