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Business and industrial expansion is ongoing in the wake of the Great Recession here in the Old North State. Which path forward will win out? 1) One is providing a free market environment that will promote a state economy with a 'level playing field' for all participants that would be innovative, work hard and play by the rules; 2) Corporate welfare that everyone pays for, while the statists pick winners and losers.

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Commerce Expansion  

Business and industrial expansion is ongoing in the wake of the Great Recession here in the Old North State. Which path forward will win out?

1) One is providing a free market environment that will promote a state economy with a 'level playing field' for all participants that would be innovative, work hard and play by the rules; 2) Corporate welfare that everyone pays for, while the statists pick winners and losers.

Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that Almac Group Inc. will expand its operations in the City of Durham, creating 79 new jobs over the next three years.
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that Almac Group Inc. will expand its operations in the City of Durham, creating 79 new jobs over the next three years.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that southeastern North Carolina has received approval to expand Foreign-Trade Zone 214, making the region more attractive to businesses looking to relocate or expand and increasing the region's competitiveness in global trade
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that southeastern North Carolina has received approval to expand Foreign-Trade Zone 214, making the region more attractive to businesses looking to relocate or expand and increasing the region's competitiveness in global trade
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is awarding a total of $272,000 to 10 western North Carolina communities that plan to offer free Wi-Fi access in their downtown areas
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is awarding a total of $272,000 to 10 western North Carolina communities that plan to offer free Wi-Fi access in their downtown areas
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will invest more than $1.5 million in support for aviation and automotive career pathways at two North Carolina community colleges
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will invest more than $1.5 million in support for aviation and automotive career pathways at two North Carolina community colleges
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that grants totaling $8.4 million from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund will be awarded to 32 local governments to help fund land acquisition, development and renovation of public park and recreation areas
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that grants totaling $8.4 million from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund will be awarded to 32 local governments to help fund land acquisition, development and renovation of public park and recreation areas
 
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced that CS Carolina will expand its presence in Alamance County
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced that CS Carolina will expand its presence in Alamance County
 
Governor Pat McCrory highlighted North Carolina's growing economy and how the state can work with federal partners to continue the growth at the 2016 North Carolina Business and Economic Development Summit in Washington, D.C. Hosted by U.S. Congressman Richard Hudson
Governor Pat McCrory highlighted North Carolina's growing economy and how the state can work with federal partners to continue the growth at the 2016 North Carolina Business and Economic Development Summit in Washington, D.C. Hosted by U.S. Congressman Richard Hudson
 
Governor Pat McCrory kicked off the first of five forums today that will help job seekers and small business owners learn about opportunities for employment with the state.
Governor Pat McCrory kicked off the first of five forums today that will help job seekers and small business owners learn about opportunities for employment with the state.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that promising North Carolina technology firms are moving closer to their next stage of growth thanks to grant awards from the One North Carolina Small Business Fund
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that promising North Carolina technology firms are moving closer to their next stage of growth thanks to grant awards from the One North Carolina Small Business Fund
 
Governor Pat McCrory celebrated the grand opening of Unifi's REPREVE Bottling Processing Centers in Reidsville and Yadkinville today, expansions which will bring 87 new jobs to North Carolina
Governor Pat McCrory celebrated the grand opening of Unifi's REPREVE Bottling Processing Centers in Reidsville and Yadkinville today, expansions which will bring 87 new jobs to North Carolina
 
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced the expansion of Peak Demand Inc. in Wilson County.
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced the expansion of Peak Demand Inc. in Wilson County.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Yokohama Tire Corporation will establish a Technical Development Center in North Carolina.
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Yokohama Tire Corporation will establish a Technical Development Center in North Carolina.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Prescient will establish a 205-job operations center in Alamance County to serve its East Coast customer base
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Prescient will establish a 205-job operations center in Alamance County to serve its East Coast customer base
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined 500 students, staff and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the John Yowell Aviation and Logistics Lab at Phoenix Academy today.
Governor Pat McCrory joined 500 students, staff and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the John Yowell Aviation and Logistics Lab at Phoenix Academy today.
 
North Carolina's unemployment rate decreased below the national average to 4.7 percent in July
North Carolina's unemployment rate decreased below the national average to 4.7 percent in July
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the state has completed the sale of two historic houses in the Blount Street District as part of his Project Phoenix initiative to return underutilized state properties to more productive and efficient use
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the state has completed the sale of two historic houses in the Blount Street District as part of his Project Phoenix initiative to return underutilized state properties to more productive and efficient use
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined state and local officials today to announce a $145,000 grant to help fund a key pedestrian bridge on the Middle Fork Greenway. The grant was funded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Contingency Fund
Governor Pat McCrory joined state and local officials today to announce a $145,000 grant to help fund a key pedestrian bridge on the Middle Fork Greenway. The grant was funded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Contingency Fund
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Direct Pack, Inc. will locate a new East Coast facility in Richmond County, creating 94 jobs over the next five years
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Direct Pack, Inc. will locate a new East Coast facility in Richmond County, creating 94 jobs over the next five years
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that CSX will open a new intermodal terminal in Edgecombe County.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson toured the 10th Street Connector project in Greenville today to survey progress of construction currently underway
Governor Pat McCrory and Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson toured the 10th Street Connector project in Greenville today to survey progress of construction currently underway
 
Governor Pat McCrory is supporting efforts for North Carolina to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG)
Governor Pat McCrory is supporting efforts for North Carolina to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG)
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that U-Play Corporation will establish a manufacturing plant in Wayne County, where it will create 88 new jobs during the next four years
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that U-Play Corporation will establish a manufacturing plant in Wayne County, where it will create 88 new jobs during the next four years
 
This morning marked the inaugural sale of the first $200 million of the $2 billion Connect NC bond to support investments in our state's education, parks, National Guard and water and sewer infrastructure introduced by Governor Pat McCrory and overwhelmingly passed by voters in March
This morning marked the inaugural sale of the first $200 million of the $2 billion Connect NC bond to support investments in our state's education, parks, National Guard and water and sewer infrastructure introduced by Governor Pat McCrory and overwhelmingly passed by voters in March
 
Governor Pat McCrory was joined by entrepreneurs, educators and elected officials today as he signed legislation to promote Crowdfunding in North Carolina at a local start-up on the Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University
Governor Pat McCrory was joined by entrepreneurs, educators and elected officials today as he signed legislation to promote Crowdfunding in North Carolina at a local start-up on the Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University
 
New statewide employment data released today reveals that North Carolina has reached a major milestone adding more than 300,000 new jobs since Governor Pat McCrory entered office in 2013
New statewide employment data released today reveals that North Carolina has reached a major milestone adding more than 300,000 new jobs since Governor Pat McCrory entered office in 2013
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the NBA's decision about the 2017 All-Star game
 
Governor McCrory's press office released the following information refuting deceptive and misleading attacks on the governor's record of protecting the environment
Governor McCrory's press office released the following information refuting deceptive and misleading attacks on the governor's record of protecting the environment
 
Governor Pat McCrory celebrated the grand opening of Carolina Nonwovens in Maiden today
Governor Pat McCrory celebrated the grand opening of Carolina Nonwovens in Maiden today
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined officials from the N.C. Transportation Department and CSX Corporation today at the Port of Wilmington to announce the debut of the new Queen City Express, an intermodal rail service between the Port of Wilmington and CSX's intermodal terminal in Charlotte
Governor Pat McCrory joined officials from the N.C. Transportation Department and CSX Corporation today at the Port of Wilmington to announce the debut of the new Queen City Express, an intermodal rail service between the Port of Wilmington and CSX's intermodal terminal in Charlotte
 
"North Carolina's economy is firing on all cylinders," said Governor McCrory. "North Carolina is home to one of the fastest growing economies in the nation, revenues are up above projections, unemployment is at an 8-year-low and more than 275,000 private sector jobs have been added since 2013."
"North Carolina's economy is firing on all cylinders," said Governor McCrory. "North Carolina is home to one of the fastest growing economies in the nation, revenues are up above projections, unemployment is at an 8-year-low and more than 275,000 private sector jobs have been added since 2013."
 
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Dynamic Air Engineering Inc. will establish corporate operations in Catawba County
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Dynamic Air Engineering Inc. will establish corporate operations in Catawba County
 
Governor Pat McCrory helped open a new $100 million Walmart Distribution Center in Mebane that will create 550 jobs
Governor Pat McCrory helped open a new $100 million Walmart Distribution Center in Mebane that will create 550 jobs
 
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Relias Learning LLC will add more than 450 jobs over the coming five years in Wake County
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Relias Learning LLC will add more than 450 jobs over the coming five years in Wake County
 
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that B&G Foods Snacks will create 58 jobs over the next three years as it expands its bakery operations in Yadkin County
Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that B&G Foods Snacks will create 58 jobs over the next three years as it expands its bakery operations in Yadkin County
 
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