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GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy |
April 30, 2008 |
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Industry sector: Nuclear Energy |
Company description: GE Hitachi Energy (GEH) is a world leading provider of advanced reactors and nuclear services. Established in June 2007, GEH is an alliance created by GE and Tokyo-based Hitachi Ltd. to serve the global nuclear industry. The company's headquarters is located in Wilmington. |
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New jobs: 900 |
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Financial investment: $704 million |
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Location: Wilmington |
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New or expanding: Expanding |
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IBM Lender Process Services |
April 29, 2008 |
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Industry sector: Business and Financial Services |
Company description: IBM Lender Process Services uses industry-leading automation and imaging technology to process loan applications for the mortgage industry. |
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New jobs: 600 |
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Financial investment: $2.4 million |
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Location: Charlotte |
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New or expanding: Expanding |
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Sanderson Farms, Inc. |
April 24, 2008 |
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Industry sector: Food Processing |
Company description: Sanderson Farms Inc. is engaged in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken and other prepared food items. |
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New jobs: 1,650 |
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Financial investment: $126.5 million |
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Location: Kinston |
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New or expanding: New |
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Sutter Street Manufacturing |
April 14, 2008 |
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Industry sector: Furnishings |
Company description: Sutter Street Manufacturing supplies parent company, Williams-Sonoma brands, with upholstered furniture to sell. These products are sold as Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma Home are marketed in 44 states, the District of Columbia and Canada as well as through seven mail order catalogues and six e-commerce web site |
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New jobs: 820 |
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Financial investment: $2.7 million |
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Location: Hickory |
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New or expanding: New |
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Becton, Dickinson and Company |
March 13, 2008 |
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Industry sector: Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences |
Company description: BD manufactures and sells medical devices and instrument systems. The company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public. It is focused on improving drug therapy, enhancing the diagnosis of infectious diseases and advancing drug discovery. |
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New jobs: 274 |
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Financial investment: $134.7 million |
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Location: Durham and Wilson |
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New or expanding: Expanding |
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Tessera Technologies Inc. |
March 13, 2008 |
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Industry sector: Information and Communications Technologies |
Company description: Tessera develops technologies to meet market demands for smaller, higher-performing electronic products at lower cost. The company’s technologies can be found in a wide variety of products including cellular phones, digital cameras, personal computers, gaming consoles, MP3 players, hearing implants and defense electronics. |
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New jobs: 185 |
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Financial investment: $30 million |
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Location: Charlotte |
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New or expanding: Expanding |
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