Advanced Vehicle Research Center Test Track

Organization:

North Carolina Center for Automotive Research, Inc.

Amount:

$257,276.28

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Northampton

Year:

2005

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist with the construction of a 3.2 mile test track as a part of the proposed Advanced Vehicle Research Center to be located in Northampton County. The Center will attract a private employer to locate its North American automotive headquarters, engineering and manufacturing projects in North Carolina, creating 790 jobs with annual average wages of between $45,000 and $68,000.

Contact:

Mr. Simon Cobb310 Technology DriveGarysburg, North Carolina 27831(252) 308-0516

Areas Served:

Northampton

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