Golden LEAF funds economic development projects that focus on creating and retaining jobs, attracting new business to North Carolina, expanding industries and training new workers. Primarily, these projects are meant to create, expand, or improve business activity in tobacco-dependent, economically distressed or rural communities. Golden LEAF partners with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, and local governments to provide gap funding to assist with job creation.
Projects awarded in this priority area will gather data to support outcomes including:
As well as narrative outcomes including: jobs retained that were at risk without Golden LEAF support; comparison to county wages; job creation in identified job sectors; etc.
Projects are awarded in this priority area through all Golden LEAF programs. Please review the information and links below to determine which program might be best for your project.
A unique coworking and entrepreneurial space called the Gig East Exchange has helped businesses grow in the City of Wilson even during the pandemic, creating 36 jobs through innovation and entrepreneurship. “Right now, we have all but two of the offices leased out,” said Will Aycock, general manager of Greenlight,…
On September 3, 2021, Golden LEAF staff met with officials from Elizabeth City State University…
Anthem Displays, a manufacturer of digital LED billboards, has expanded in Bladen County, creating 23…
Last week, two companies in rural eastern North Carolina communities announced expansions that will create…
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