North Carolina Manufacturing is Supporting an Economy Built to Last
Guest blog post by Francisco J. Sánchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
Good things are happening here in North Carolina.
Today, I’ve had the pleasure of spending some time in the Tar Heel state, visiting companies, meeting with business and community leaders, and seeing up close just how a thriving manufacturing sector is positively impacting jobs and the economy.
The morning began with a tour of Parkdale Mills, a yarn company that was founded nearly a century ago with one mill and less than 200 employees.
In the years since—despite all the changes that have occurred in the industry—Parkdale has done more than survived. It’s thrived. The numbers are staggering.
