The preparedness program has created 6,500 new jobs, nearly $7. 5 billion in capital investments in North Carolina since 2005.
Each site is eligible for $10,000 in matching grants from Duke Energy for recruitment efforts.
CHARLOTTE, N. C. , Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Duke Energy decided to include nine homes in 8 North Carolina counties to include in its 2021 site readiness program to make the site ready for advertising and advertising development.
Catawba County – Hunsucker Junction
Durham County – Eno Venture Park
Guilford County – Brittway II Industrial Site
Harnett County – Byrd Site
Henderson County – Hudgens Site
Jones-Craven County – Weyerhaeuser Property
Randolph County – Owned by Wall Brothers
Rowan County – Mid-South Industrial Park Building
Rowan County – North Carolina Finishing Site
Through the Site Preparation Program, Duke Energy identifies high-potential sites and partners with county officials and local economic progression professionals to expand a strategy and prepare sites for commercialization of commercial projects. In North Carolina, Duke Energy has helped prepare 136 homes that have won 35 primary projects since the program began in 2005, attracting more than 6,500 new jobs and nearly $7. 5 billion in capital investment to the state.
“Despite the challenging environment of the pandemic, Duke Energy has returned to being fully committed to economic progress and our preparedness program,” said Stu Heishman, vice president of economic progress and business recruitment for Duke Energy. “We are seeing a significant increase in assignment activity in the Carolinas, and the call for professional commercials has never been stronger. Our team will continue to work with local and regional partners to aggressively advance the preparation of our major commercials. »
North Carolina has added jobs at a remarkable pace in 2021. Not a week goes by without the North Carolina Department of Commerce declaring one or more newcomers to the state, and Duke Energy plays a supporting role in many economic progress victories.
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Duke Energy worked with primary site variety corporations to evaluate the sites, adding Global Location Strategies, Site Selection Group, and Strategic Development Group. Based on the consultants’ recommendations, Duke Energy will work with county chiefs and local economic progression professionals to expand and move forward. marketing strategy for those sites. In addition, the site may apply for a $10,000 matching grant from Duke Energy to help prepare for projects.
Once the preparation of each of the sites has progressed, Duke Energy’s ad recruitment team strategically markets each of the sites nationwide to corporations to expand or relocate their operations.
Catawba County – Hunsucker Junction
The 314-acre Hunsucker Crossing assets are strategically located in the “Great Northwest of Charlotte,” facing I-40 between I-77, I-85 and US 321. Respected for its excellence in production, Catawba County is experiencing a residential expansion under development from Charlotte and provides simple access in an hour or less to Queen City’s entertainment and sports scenes and the plethora of recreational opportunities that can be had in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hunsucker Crossing is aided by dedicated workforce education systems and world-renowned production support organizations. Combining a strong site location with strong hard-working resources, proven production expertise, and booming residential expansion, Hunsucker Crossing is well placed to space out the next generation of leading brands and continue the region’s rich production heritage.
“As we’ve said, a successful batch of cars has many other possible options for the potential customer, and Hunsucker Crossing sites can simply fill that combination of larger footprint opportunities that the I-40 aisle lacks to serve the Great Northwest domain from Charlotte to this Conover location. “- Scott Millar, President, Catawba County Economic Development Corporation
Durham County – Eno Venture Park
The 160-acre Eno Venture Park in Durham is a wonderful location ideal for life sciences and complex manufacturing. Located in the center of the Triangle region of los Angeles Recherche, it has the mandatory infrastructure to serve the maximum number of commercial customers.
“The Research Triangle region is one of the fastest growing regions in the country, and making long-term plans is a more sensible precedent for us in County Durham. The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce appreciates our partnership with Duke Energy as we paint in combination to expand next-generation commercial sites that can offer more quality employment opportunities for our community. global business community. “- Ryan Regan, Vice President of Economic Development, Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
Guilford County – Brittway II Industrial Site
Approximately 10 minutes south of downtown Greensboro, this site is strategically on the north side of I-85/I-40 at Elm Eugene South Interchange and has more than a portion of a mile of interstate front with railroad in place. The site offers a remarkable commercial opportunity in the hottest city of the Tried. Electric district, herbal gas, rail service and water are just some of the main assets of this property. This site is in a hard working production group ranked among the 10 most sensitive. in the southeast and time in North Carolina, with a shed of more than 831,000 paintings and connectivity of more than six primary roads serving the community.
“Economic progress in the Southeast is intense, but it becomes an arms race when you climb all over the United States. Without a place in a position to pass, communities are excluded from the festival even before it starts. It’s so vital. Through Duke Energy’s site preparation program, communities can take advantage of the possibility of having a fully controlled site in a position to move on to the next opportunity. We are revered for being determined to participate and grateful to have a trusted best friend like Duke Energy. . ” – Marvin Price, Executive Vice President of Economic Development, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Harnett County – Byrd Site
The 257-acre Byrd site in Lillington is strategically located in the Research Triangle domain with simple access to Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville. The site is a 20-minute drive from I-95 and a 30-minute drive from I-40 via the four-lane road. US 401, or 20 minutes from I-295, which has access to I-95 to the south. The site is served through Norfolk Southern Railway. Electricity provided through Duke Energy and fuel provided through Piedmont Natural Gas must be obtained on site and able to accommodate giant and small production operations.
“The City of Lillington is very grateful for the opportunity to participate in Duke Energy’s preparedness program. The importance of the city’s participation in this program has been immense, as well as being incredibly helpful in our efforts to expand our stock of commercial properties. “- Joseph Jeffries, Ceo of the City of Lillington
Henderson County – Siege of Hudgens
The 107-acre Hudgens site, located 10 minutes from the city of Hendersonville in Henderson County, provides unique opportunities for progression in western North Carolina. “The Field” is composed of 62 remarkably flat acres, while “The Pines” has forty five acres with a gentle slope. Both are less than 1. 6 km from the I-26 Upward Road exit. I-40 and I-85 are less than a 35-minute drive away, putting assets within a Henderson County is western North Carolina’s employment destination, with a rich production legacy backed by an 11-county regional paint shed, cutting-edge partnerships for the advancement of the paint force and an unprecedented quality of life in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
“Duke Energy’s site preparation program allowed us to see assets from the customer’s perspective. The team’s attention to detail helped us capture opportunities on site and be more prepared for business development. This allows us to work with the owner to move their site to one more state in one position and the overall competitiveness of Henderson County. “- Brittany Brady, President and CEO, Henderson County Economic Development Association
Jones-Craven County – Weyerhaeuser Property
Located less than five miles from I-42, along US 17 and less than 3 hours from 3 Atlantic Coast ports, the future Jones-Craven Industrial Park provides a phenomenal business opportunity that is one of the most exciting production houses in eastern North Carolina. Totaling over 1,300 acres, the site is close to Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point Air Station and iconic brands such as Hatteras Yachts, BSH, Moen and Electrolux. The site is supplied through an electric power transmission line and herbal fuel.
“The price of Craven County’s participation in Duke Energy’s site preparation program has given us the equipment to respond to those making an investment in the county. We cannot thank Duke Energy enough for this opportunity and its partnership in economic development. – Jeff Wood , Director of Economic Development, Craven County
Randolph County – Owned by Wall Brothers
The 170-acre long-term commercial park on Wall Brothers Road in Sophia, just north of Asheboro, is an essential component of Randolph County’s business expansion plan. Strategically adjacent to I-74, a connector to I-85 within a 15-mile radius, this site is readily available for primary markets. Important utilities on site come with electricity, grass fuel and water, and plans are being made and it is known that the budget has made the site’s largest sewers. this park can house production and/or distribution buildings ranging in length from 50,000 square feet to 800,000 square feet.
“The decision for Duke Energy’s site preparation program could not have come at a more opportune time for Randolph County, as demand for sites that are available is more widespread than ever. As Randolph County prepares to expand its stock of viable commercial sites, the program has provided the constructive direction needed to advance the progress of our site with confidence. We are grateful to have been chosen for this program and look forward to seeing how positive it will have an effect on our community. – Crystal Gettys, Director of Corporate Recruitment, Randolph County Economic Development Corporation
Rowan County – Mid-South Industrial Park Building
Located in Rowan County, the Mid-South Industrial Park building offers more than one million square feet of production and distribution area on 537 acres, ideally located on the US70 in the Charlotte metropolitan area. through Norfolk Southern, a 2. 3 MGD wastewater remediation plant and 97 MW of electrical availability from an on-site substation. Available for sale or rent, the Mid-South Industrial construction is located within 14 miles of 3 highways (I-40, I-85, I-77).
County Rowan – Former NC Finishing Company site
Located 35 minutes north of Charlotte, the former NC Finishing Company site in Spencer offers a promising redevelopment opportunity with quick access to I-85. The 176-acre site is divided into components across US Main Line 29, US70 and Norfolk Southern. The 51-acre northern portion has a façade along the Yadkin River and is suitable for a variety of commercial, commercial and residential options. Located in a domain of opportunity, the 125-acre southern component provides approximately 3,600 feet of railroad façade and is zoned for heavy commercial uses. There is also an active state permit for removal and discharge on the Yadkin River.
“We would like to thank Duke Energy for detecting the prospective economic progress of those two s and Rowan County. Their preparedness program brings a huge advantage to communities and we look forward to participating in 2022. – Scott Shelton, Vice President of Rowan EDC
Economic impact
For more than a hundred years, Duke Energy has boosted North Carolina and its economy through extensive corporate hiring and retention programs.
Duke Energy’s economic progress efforts are permanently identified through Site Selection magazine in the publication’s annual list of “Best Public Services in Economic Development. “Through those efforts, Duke Energy helped attract $6 billion in capital investment to North Carolina that created 8,000 jobs for the state. in 2020.
Here’s a window behind the scenes of one of the victories: A new home for Nestlé Purina in North Carolina | Duke Energy | lighting (duke-energy. com)
The company’s economic impact in its home country in 2020 has extended far beyond recruitment, which includes:
$200 million in asset taxes in 2020
$1. 37 billion spent with North Carolina suppliers
Duke Energy Donated $20 Million to North Carolina in 2020
Duke Energy’s 16,000 workers and 25,000 retirees/alumni living in North Carolina contributed $5. 2 million to local and state nonprofits through volunteer hours and monetary donations.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the largest energy holdings in the United States and its electric utility companies serve 7. 9 million consumers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio. and Kentucky, and together possess 51,000 megawatts of power capacity. Its herbal fuel unit serves 1. 6 million consumers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 27,500 people.
Duke Energy is implementing a competitive force-in-white strategy to create a smarter long-term force for its consumers and communities, with goals of at least 50% carbon relief through 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions through 2050. oblige corporations in the U. S. supplier, on track to own or acquire 16,000 megawatts of renewable power capacity through 2025. The company is also making an investment in primary force grid upgrades and battery garage expansion and is exploring zero-emission force generation technologies such as hydrogen and complex nuclear force.
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