AbbVie to Create 734 Jobs with $1.4B Durham Manufacturing Campus
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Governor Josh Stein announced AbbVie Inc. will create 734 jobs in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Durham County, North Carolina. The company will invest $1.4 billion to build the 185-acre state-of-the-art facility in the City of Durham. This economic development announcement represents a significant private-sector investment in North Carolina's biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
“AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV), a global biopharmaceutical company, will create 734 jobs in a new pharmaceutical operation in Durham County.”
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Governor Josh Stein announced AbbVie Inc. will build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Durham County, representing a $1.4 billion private investment creating 734 jobs on 185 acres. The announcement highlights North Carolina's continued efforts to attract biopharmaceutical manufacturing to the state.
This announcement affects the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector and economic development landscape in North Carolina. Private companies considering site selection for manufacturing operations may reference this announcement when evaluating North Carolina as a location for capital investment. No regulatory compliance obligations are created by this announcement.
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Change summary: Governor Josh Stein announced AbbVie Inc. will build a new manufacturing campus in Durham County, creating 734 jobs with a $1.4 billion investment in a 185-acre state-of-the-art pharmaceutical facility.
[INSERTS] Governor Stein announced AbbVie Inc. will create 734 jobs in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Durham County, investing $1.4 billion in a 185-acre state-of-the-art facility.
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Governor Stein Announces AbbVie to Build a New $1.4 Billion Manufacturing Campus in Durham
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Today Governor Josh Stein announced AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV), a global biopharmaceutical company, will create 734 jobs in a new pharmaceutical operation in Durham County. The company says it will invest $1.4 billion to build a 185-acre state-of-the-art manufacturing campus in the City of Durham.
Governor Stein Announces Budget to Keep North Carolina Strong
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Today Governor Josh Stein announced his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to keep North Carolina strong.
Governor Stein Spotlights North Carolina’s Manufacturing Workforce at Morinaga America Foods, Inc. Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Today Governor Josh Stein joined HI-CHEW candy manufacturer Morinaga America Foods, Inc. at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its second manufacturing facility outside of Asia. The $136 million investment in Mebane is creating 204 jobs in Orange County. In 2013, the company established its American subsidiary and selected North Carolina for its first manufacturing site outside of Asia, opening the Mebane plant in 2015 to produce one of the company’s signature products, the fruity candy HI-CHEW.
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Friday, April 17, 2026
Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.Governor Stein appointed the following to the Cherokee Preservation Foundation Board of Directors:
Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $215 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that 66 projects in 26 counties across the state will receive more than $215 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The State Water Infrastructure Authority approved the funding. The majority of the funds awarded – approximately $196 million – goes to communities that experienced significant infrastructure damage from Hurricane Helene.
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