News Archive
02/22/19
BestCo to add 141 jobs, spend $48m in Mooresville expansion
Charlotte, NC – 30-year-old Mooresville manufacturer will create 141 new jobs in a $47.5 million expansion of it’s over-the-counter drug and dietary supplement business…Read More
9/13/18
SEDC Young Professionals Meet the Consultants – September 26 & 27
Atlanta, GA – Development Advisors will be attending and speaking at the SEDC Young Professionals Meet the Consultants event on September 26 & 27, 2018. Senior Project Manager Dianne Jones will be participating in the Consultant Roundtable on Thursday, September 27. To register or get additional information, CLICK HERE.
08/21/18
AFL to invest $1.3 million in manufacturing operation
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam today announced that AFL, an industry leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable, connectivity, and accessories, will invest $1.3 million to purchase…Read More
01/09/18
Governor McAuliffe Announces $45.2 Million Investment in Prince George County
Service Center Metals to create 58 new jobs, expand manufacturing operation Read More
11/02/17
COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED TO CONSTRUCT NEW JASPER COUNTY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Coca-Cola Consolidated today announced plans to construct a new $5 million sales and distribution center at the Cypress Ridge Industrial Park in Ridgeland, S.C. The company will be bringing 45… Read More
05/26/17
Domtar to invest $59M in Hawesville Mill
The Domtar Paper Co. confirmed on Thursday that it plans to invest $59 million in buildings and equipment at its Hawesville pulp mill in Hancock County, which a company spokesman said should ensure the sprawling plant with 449 employees will… Read More
05/25/17
Charlotte’s Coke Consolidated to open Triad facility, add jobs
Charlotte based CocaCola Bottling Co. Consolidated will open a new, 135,300 square foot facility at the McConnell Center in Greensboro, with plans to add up to 20 new jobs and… Read More
04/28/17
Frontier Spinning Mills investing $6 million in Wetumpka plant
Frontier Spinning Mills is planning a $6 million expansion of its Wetumpka plant, according to a news release from… Read More
04/27/17
Governor Wolf Announces Ace Hardware Will Establish New Northeast Distribution Center in Lebanon County and Create 208 Jobs
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Ace Hardware Corporation, a retailer-owned hardware cooperative, will establish… Read More
01/26/17
Governor Wolf Announces Retention of 438 Jobs
Upgrades to Domtar Corporation Facilities in Elk and Clearfield Counties … Read More
10/20/16
Holroyd establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Holroyd Precision Components (Holroyd), a sub-contract manufacturing division of Precision Technologies Group (PTG) Limited, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations more… Read More
5/23/16
3 business plans could add up to hundreds of new Rock Hill jobs
Around 200 new jobs could be on the way to Rock Hill, after the City Council approved an agreement with two new companies relocating to the city. At the same time, the council approved an expansion… Read More
4/26/16
Coty Inc. Expands in Columbus Region, Adding to Local Workforce
COLUMBUS, O.H. – Coty Inc., a leading global beauty company, has announced it will add cosmetics manufacturing to its current distribution operation in Etna Township. The company will invest more… Read More
4/6/16
Schaeffler continues expansion in York County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Schaeffler Group USA Inc., a company that has thrived in South Carolina, continues to expand its operations in York County with an additional $36.5 million investment that will create 105… Read More
1/21/16
Coty Inc. to Grow Its Lee County Operations, Adding 25 New Manufacturing Positions
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Coty, Inc., a global leader in beauty products Read More
12/18/15
Governor McAuliffe Announces 51 New Jobs in City of Norfolk
Commonwealth of Virginia – Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc.to invest millions to expand operation…Read More
12/4/15
Qorvo to Expand Operations in Greensboro
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Qorvo, Inc. will expand its Guilford County…Read More
11/16/15
German-American Mittelstands Forum
Stuttgart, Germany – Development Advisors will be attending and speaking at the German-American Mittelstands Forum in Stuttgart, Germany, on December 8, 2015.
DAI is a proud lead contributor to this unique event held at the Stuttgart Football Club for German entities looking to expand their operations into the United States. The session will include a dynamic panel of speakers, including entrepreneurs, government officials, and various experienced professionals. DAI will be joined by a delegation from the SouthEast of the U.S. and will be traveling throughout Germany visiting companies interested in the United States.
To register or to get additional information, please contact our office or CLICK HERE.
10/19/15
Compliance: Where Incentives Are Won or Lost
HICKORY, NC – Proper incentives compliance reporting will help a company to ensure that it receives the full value of the incentives it was offered in the application and negotiations process….Read More
06/23/15
Blue Bloodhound, LP to Bring 191 New Jobs to Catawba County
HICKORY, NC – Blue Bloodhound, LP announced today that they will create 191 office and e-commerce jobs in Hickory at the recently renovated Moretz Mills….Read More (PDF #1) Read More (PDF #2)
06/11/15
Empire State Development Announced Ace Hardware Corporation Will Expand In New York’s Capital Region
The World’s Largest Hardware Cooperative Retains 292 Jobs and Creates 25 New Jobs in NY
Empire State Development (ESD) announced that Ace Hardware Corporation, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, will expand with a new Retail Support Center in Saratoga County at 55 Northern Pines Road in Gansevoort, New York….Read More
06/04/2015
PATRIC ZIMMER, PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS, PARTICIPATES IN EXPERT WEBCAST ON EXIT STRATEGIES FOR FOUNDERS AND CEOS
*If you missed this live event, click the “Access On-Demand” button in the PDF for a replay.
Incentives fit right into exit strategies. Find more about how planning ahead, properly negotiated and packaging your sale, acquisition or management transaction can instantly add value to a deal…Read More
05/19/15
Zero Point, Inc. to Build New Corporate Headquarters in Virginia Beach
HICKORY, NC – Virginia Beach, VA – Zero Point, Inc. has been working with the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development to find a new location for its corporate headquarters since 2014….Read More
04/16/15
PATRIC ZIMMER, PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS, PARTICIPATES IN EXPERT WEBCAST ON RESHORING
*If you missed this live event, click the “Access On-Demand” button in the PDF for a replay.
U.S. companies are bringing their off-shore operations back to the U.S. in a growing trend called Reshoring. This webcast discusses the industries affected, tax strategies, location analysis, and labor issues and pitfalls…..Read More
02/17/15
CAESARSTONE TO CREATE 130 JOBS IN BRYAN COUNTY
ATLANTA, February 17, 2015 – Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Caesarstone, a manufacturer of high-quality engineered quartz surfaces, will expand in Richmond Hill, creating 130 jobs….Read More
01/09/15
Schaeffler Group North America upgrading Spartanburg County Facility
Manufacturer of precision products investing $1.4 million to upgrade equipment in Spartanburg plant
Columbia, SC – A company that develops and manufactures precision products for machines, equipment and vehicles as well as in aviation and aerospace applications is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. Schaeffler Group USA is investing $1.4 million to upgrade its improvement program at Schaeffler facilities in three South Carolina counties, totalling $163.8 million in new investment and more than 440 new jobs…Read More Read More (PDF #2) Read More (PDF #3)
11/10/14
Oak Valley Hardwoods Expanding Into Graham County
Move will result in 114 new jobs
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Oak Valley Hardwoods, Inc. is planning to expand operations into Graham County and create 114 new jobs. The company plans to invest more than $10.1 million over the next five years in Robbinsville…Read More
10/02/14
Harvest Power Division Headquarters Locating in Iredell County
Move Will Result in 33 New Jobs
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Harvest Garden Pro, LLC a division of Harvest Power, Inc. is planning to locate its division headquarters in Iredell County, creating 33 jobs and investing approximately $120,000 over the next three years in Mooresville…Read More
05/14/14
Kemira Expanding in Aberdeen, MS
The project represents a corporate investment of $13.9 million and will create six direct jobs
Jackson, MS – Officials from global chemicals company Kemira announce the company is expanding its dry polymer manufacturing operations in Aberdeen, Miss. “I appreciate this global, innovative leader in the chemicals industry for choosing to expand and further invest in its Aberdeen operations,” Gov. Phil Bryant said. “By creating these high-tech jobs and growing its dry polymer manufacturing operations here, Kemira is showing the world that great things take place in our state, and Mississippi has the skilled, knowledgeable workforce and supportive business climate needed for innovation and success.”…Read More
05/09/14
$150 Million Aluminum Facility Coming to Bowling Green; Creating 80 Jobs
Japanese, European partnership to supply aluminum sheets to automotive manufacturers
Frankfort, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear today announced a joint venture between Constellium N.V. and UACJ Corporation to build an aluminum production facility in Bowling Green. The $150-million project is one of the largest in south central Kentucky in the past decade and is expected to create 80 new jobs. The joint venture will produce finished aluminum body sheets for cars and trucks. The company will supply these parts to the country’s major automotive manufacturers…Read More
02/04/14
Bayshore Concrete Products Plans to Invest $4 Million to Expand its Operation in the Town of Cape Charles in Northampton County
Governor McAuliffe annouces 135 new jobs for Northampton County
Bayshore Concrete Products announced that it will invest $4 million to expand its operation in the Town of Cape Charles in Northampton County. The company’s investment in harbor infrastructure improvements will create 135 new jobs and will allow the company to precast larger concrete components and ship them to customers for transportation and major infrastructure projects…Read More
11/06/13
CAESARSTONE TO CREATE 180 JOBS IN BRYAN COUNTY
Global quartz countertop company selects Richmond Hill for manufacturing plant, investing $70-100 million
Gov. Nathan Deal and Yos Shiran, Chief Executive Officer of Caesarstone Sdot Yam, Ltd., announced today that Caesarstone, a manufacturer of high-quality engineered quartz surfaces, has selected Richmond Hill in Bryan County as the location for its new U.S.-based manufacturing plant. This new facility will create 180 jobs in Bryan County and represents a $70-100 million investment…Read More
10/02/13
Coroplast establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in York County
The $12 million investment is expected to generate 150 new jobs.
COLUMBIA – Coroplast Tape Corp., a maker of adhesive and insulating tapes used in the auto industry, is planning to locate its first U.S. production plant in York County. “After an extensive search by our site location consultants at Development Advisors LLC, we found the right location for our initial U.S. manufacturing operations in York County,” said Marcus Sohngen, president of Coroplast Tape Corp…Read More
11/02/12
Environmental consulting firm to expand in Cleveland County
State grant helps company create 29 jobs in Kings Mountain
Governor Bev Perdue on Nov. 2 announced that Steag Energy Services, a provider of environmental consulting and manufacturing services, will expand its operations in Cleveland County. The company plans to create 29 jobs and invest $6 million dollars over three years in Kings Mountain. The project was made possible in part by a $50,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. The N.C. Department of Commerce’s Uconda Dunn was the developer on this project…Read More
10/28/2011
Bright Automotive and AM General Announce Venture
Bright Automotive Enters Into Agreement With AM General for Assembly of BRIGHT IDEA® Plug-In Hybrid Electric Work-Truck Platform
Bright Automotive, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement for AM General LLC to be Bright’s exclusive North American assembler for the Bright IDEA vehicle platform…Read More
7/20/2011
BestSweet Expands in Mooresville, Iredell County, NC
Expansion will result in 37 jobs
Development Advisors is pleased to announce BestSweet, Inc. will expand in Mooresville, North Carolina. The company plans to create 37 jobs at an average annual wage of $39,215 and invest $6.4 million over the next three years…Read More
5/23/2011
Development Advisors Sponsors FENG Meeting
Charlotte Financial Executives Network Group to Discuss Economic Development Incentives
Charlotte area Financial Executives will meet with Development Advisors, LLC on May 26, 2011 to discuss the importance of economic development incentives in strategic planning and site selection. The event will be co-hosted…Read More
4/28/2011
DAI – Waldthausen & Associates Joint Presentation
German Manufacturers Discuss Economic Development Incentives
German business executives from the Charlotte region met with Development Advisors, LLC on April 29, 2011 to discuss the importance of economic development incentives in strategic planning and site selection. The event was…Read More
4/1/2011
Dixon-Hughes and Goodman & Company Joining Forces
Dixon Hughes and Goodman & Company Join Forces
Development Advisors, LLC is pleased to celebrate an announcement from their strategic alliance partner Dixon Hughes, PLLC. Effective today, Dixon Hughes PLLC and Goodman & Company LLP have merged…Read More
3/2/2011
Groninger USA Announces North American Headquarters
Groninger USA, LLC Announces New North American Headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina
Development Advisors is pleased to announce that their client Groninger USA has selected Charlotte, North Carolina for their new North American headquarters. The company expects to invest …Read More
1/3/2011
Development Advisors and Dixon-Hughes Announce Strategic Alliance
Development Advisors and Dixon Hughes Announce Strategic Alliance
Development Advisors, LLC and Dixon Hughes PLLC are pleased to announce the strategic alliance between their firms. Dixon Hughes provides a wide array of assurance, tax and consulting services to clients of all sizes. Development Advisors specializes…Read More
11/30/2010
Virginia Welcomes Southern Finishing
Governor McDonnell Announces 67 New Jobs in Martinsville
Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that Southern Finishing Company, Inc., a manufacturer of prefinished components for the cabinet industry will invest $1.7 million to consolidate its eastern U.S. operations to…Read More
11/30/2010
Southern Finishing Announces Relocation
Southern Finishing Company Announces $1.7 Million Consolidation/Relocation Project to Virginia
Southern Finishing Company, Inc., a manufacturer of prefinished components for the cabinet industry, will invest $1.7 million to consolidate its eastern U.S. operations to Martinsville, Virginia. Development Advisors was retained to develop and implement a strategy that would enable Southern Finishing…Read More
11/5/2010
Development Advisors to Provide Keynote Presentation
Development Advisors to Present Case Study at Area Development Magazine’s “Consultants Forum”
John F. Krug, Vice President and senior consultant at Development Advisors, will present the Keynote Presentation, “Anatomy of a Project” at the Area Development magazine “Consultant’s Forum” in Savannah, Georgia on December 5-7, 2010. The presentation features…Read More
7/10/2010
Development Advisors, LLC Welcomes New Team Members
Development Advisors, LLC Welcomes New Members to Consulting Team
Development Advisors welcomes two new members to its consulting team; Paris Loesch and Jamie Muir. “We are very excited to have Paris and Jamie join Development Advisors. They have had exemplary careers in their respective fields and their business experience…Read More
7/6/2010
Pulcra Chemicals Announces Relocation to Rock Hill, SC (York County)
Pulcra Chemicals, LLC Announces New Headquarters and Relocation of Operations in Rock Hill, South Carolina
Development Advisors joins the South Carolina Department of Commerce and local officials today in announcing that Pulcra Chemicals will locate its headquarters and manufacturing operations to a new facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina (York County). The company expects to invest…Read More
4/15/2010
Mountaire Announces Expansion in Lumber Bridge, NC
Mountaire Farms Announces Expansion of Food Processing and Distribution Operations in Robeson County, North Carolina
Mountaire Farms Inc., an international supplier of processed poultry products, announced they will expand operations in Robeson County. The company will invest over $17 million and create…Read More
2/11/2010
Gildan Announcement
Gildan Activewear Announces New Distribution Center and 250 Jobs in Charleston, South Carolina
Gildan Activewear announced today that it would locate its newest distribution center in Berkeley County (Charleston), South Carolina. The project will generate approximately 250 new jobs for the region. The company has already begun…Read More