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Welcome to the Johnston County Economic Development Office

The Johnston County Economic Development Office acts as a facilitator between government and the private sector to encourage and promote development opportunities within the County. The office is a division of County government and is supported in total by County ad valorem taxes. Whatever your needs may be, the Johnston County Economic Development Office is prepared to assist you in a confident, qualified, professional and confidential manner. Resources available to your company include custom digitized maps, labor and wage analysis, site selection assistance, and incentive packaging.

News and Events

Linamar Corporation to Become Johnston County's Newest Industrial Resident

Canada's Second Largest Automotive Manufacturer to Create 24 Jobs in Selma

Johnston County, N.C. - February 5, 2019. Municipal and county leaders have approved incentive offers that pave the way for Linamar Seissenschmidt Forgings Group to assume operations in an existing building at Selma's Oak Tree Industrial Park. The company is part of a Linamar Corporation, Canada's second largest manufacturer of automotive components. It will invest $3 million and create 24 jobs at the Selma location, which sits in convenient proximity to its Linamar Forgings Carolina's growing facility in Wilson.

Johnston County Commissioners Approve Incentives for Two Projects

Dollar General to Bring 105 Jobs to Clayton; Selma Draws $287.5 Million Mixed-Use Development

Johnston County, N.C. - February 4, 2019. The Johnston County Board of Commissioners has approved two requests for local incentives in support of major investments in Clayton and Selma.

Blue Line Aviation to Build State-of-the-Art Aviation Complex and Headquarters at Johnston Regional Airport

Johnston Regional Airport Set to Expand with $13 Million Project

The Johnston County Airport Authority Board announced a partnership with Blue Line Aviation LLC for the development of the Blue Line Aviation Complex at Johnston Regional Airport (JNX). This $13 million project will include a state-of-the-art hangar and premier flight school for both private and commercial aviation.

Opportunity Zone Summit Slide Presentation

NC Community Colleges/Creating Success

County General Profile

Economic Development Action Agenda (2014-2019)

Business Directory

Industry Appreciation Award

Smithfield NC - ; On Monday, the Johnston County Commissioners and the Johnston County Economic Development Advisory Board recognized Dewayne's of Selma for their commitment to Johnston County and community support by honoring the company with the County's "Industry Appreciation" award. This award is presented quarterly to Johnston County Industries.

"Existing Industries and Businesses are extremely important to the economic strength of Johnston County", stated Jeff Carver, Chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners.

Press Release

Johnston County Leaders Mark Launch of Workforce Development Center Renovation

Changing Needs of Bio-Pharma Companies Prompt Curricular, Facilities Revamp.

Leaders from government, education, economic development and the biotechnology industry gathered in Clayton today to mark the "sheetrock breaking" on a $1.3 million renovation to the Johnston County Workforce Development Center. Upgrades will support the skills needs of Grifols and Novo Nordisk, two global bio-manufacturers with large and growing operations here.

Linamar Corporation to Become Johnston County's Newest Industrial Resident