The world is beating a path to the 28-county Eastern North Carolina region, where a roster of international companies is creating the jobs of the future and investing billions of dollars in new and expanding operations.
The region is a center for global commerce with investments from a growing list of international companies, says John Chaffee, president and CEO of NCEast Alliance, the region's lead economic development organization. More than 50 foreign-based companies operate facilities in the region representing more than 25 different countries.