Johnson & Johnson Plans 500 New Jobs in Right to Work North Carolina
Johnson & Johnson is expanding soon in Right to Work Wilson County, North Carolina. As part of the expansion, they will also create 500 new jobs. So this is an exciting economic development!
From Area Development Magazine:
“We are pleased to make another significant manufacturing investment in North Carolina. This new facility is the third North Carolina project announced by Johnson & Johnson in the past year and will help to further accelerate the delivery of our portfolio of transformational medicines for patients. […] North Carolina is an important life sciences hub, and we look forward to increasing our presence in the state.” […]
“North Carolina has one of the largest life sciences workforces in the nation. […] Economic and workforce development collaboration is critical to ensuring we have the foundation and business climate for innovators like Johnson & Johnson to succeed, and we remain laser-focused on maintaining and strengthening our leadership in the life sciences.” […]
“Johnson & Johnson’s decision to continue investing in North Carolina is a strong vote of confidence in our state and in the stellar workforce that powers our life sciences economy. […] The company has long been a valued partner here, and this investment reinforces both North Carolina’s leadership in life sciences and Wilson County’s emergence as a growing hub for high-quality jobs.”
“J&J has quickly integrated into our NC life sciences community, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support another facet of their operations in the state. […] The commitment from the General Assembly to strengthen and expand the training network in Eastern North Carolina is not only an investment to ensure J&J’s success but will seed future life sciences growth in the region.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.