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Governor Cooper travels to France for economic development discussions

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper | governor.nc.gov

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper | governor.nc.gov

On May 24, 2024, Governor Cooper met with business leaders in France as part of an economic development trip, including Schneider Electric. The Governor discussed investment opportunities and job creation in North Carolina.

The North Carolina delegation includes the Governor and First Lady as well as officials from the Office of the Governor, NC Department of Commerce, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC). Over the course of the trip, North Carolina leaders plan to meet with representatives of 20 companies as well as regional trade associations and senior government officials.

More than 1,700 foreign companies have chosen North Carolina for their operations, supporting 303,600 jobs. More than 550 companies announced new projects in the last decade which have created 59,000 jobs and $36 billion in capital investment. Germany is the second-largest source of foreign direct investment in North Carolina behind Japan, with Switzerland and France being the fifth and twelfth largest sources respectively.

Throughout the trip, Gov. Cooper will remain in regular contact with his Cabinet Secretaries and staff in North Carolina to continue directing state business.

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