Sept. 28. With more than 10,250 manufacturers, North Carolina is the fifth largest manufacturing economy in the United States, and the largest in the Southeast.
“From life-saving treatments and medical supplies to personal jets and agricultural equipment, North Carolina-made products are making tremendous impacts on the world,” said Gov. Roy Cooper. He has declared this week Manufacturing Week in North Carolina.
By the numbers:
Value to the economy: $107.1 billion
For every $1 spent in manufacturing, $1.84 is generated
Represents 19.5% gross state product
95% of the $26.9 billion NC exports is manufactured here
66% of economic development projects announced in 2020 were manufacturing
Total jobs pre-pandemic: 472,000
Total post-pandemic: 459,000
North Carolina’s economy is deeply rooted in manufacturing.
“Our success and post-pandemic recovery are not possible without the talented workforce that supports our diverse manufacturing sector,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders.
I’d like to read more, what is the source of this data/article?
The information came from the office of the governor North Carolina:
https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2021/09/28/governor-cooper-proclaims-north-carolina-manufacturing-week