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Greensboro-High Point Named Top Small Metro Region; Two Rural Communities Also Take Top Spots

Gov. Mike Easley announced today that North Carolina placed first in the nation in Site Selection magazine’s annual ranking of states with small metropolitan areas having the most new and expanded corporate facilities. The Greensboro-High Point area in Guilford County was named the No. 1 small metro region. Lexington-Thomasville in Davidson County and Statesville-Mooresville in Iredell County swept the first- and second-place spots for rural areas.

“The latest Site Selection ranking proves that it is not just the large cities that benefit from North Carolina’s investments in education, workforce development and the state’s top-ranked business climate,” Easley said. “As industries recognize they can find the 21st century training programs and qualified workers they need in all communities across the entire state, we gain jobs and effectively compete to lead in the global economy.”

U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre’s bill to create jobs and fight poverty has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. A new regional economic development commission will place a federal focus on job creation, worker training, entrepreneurship and business development.

Congressman McIntyre stated, “This is an exciting day for economic development in North Carolina and the southeastern United States! Passage of this important bill brings us one step closer to helping bring jobs and economic development to our area. This bill will help with resources and capital, so that we can attract jobs and improve lives.”

Jackie Calmes, Wall Street Journal
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