Twin Counties Foreign Direct Investment
Over the last 10 years, approximately 560 international companies have put down roots in North Carolina, investing over $14 billion dollars and creating more than 50,000 jobs.

These companies found North Carolina to be a land of low-costs and high opportunity—furthered by hardworking, well-trained people, a welcoming business and regulatory environment, and a state-wide community that’s committed to helping international businesses succeed in North Carolina. 
Since 1997, the Carolinas Gateway Partnership has helped numerous companies from around the globe to expand to the region that has generated approximately $858 million investment and created over 2,000 jobs. Click below to view companies from China, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, and Germany that have expanded their international reach into the Twin Counties of North Carolina.