An Australian defense contractor has launched a new production hub in Edenton, anchoring a wave of recent economic wins for northeastern North Carolina.
The Whiskey Project Group's new 60,000-square-foot waterfront facility is expected to create 30 advanced manufacturing jobs, with plans for future expansion.
Governor Josh Stein and State Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley joined local officials – including Congressman Don Davis -- to celebrate the opening of the 50-acre site, which will serve as the company's primary North American hub for building and maintaining tactical military and government watercraft.
The arrival of the maritime tech company builds on a strong streak of recent investments in Chowan County. Last year, IT firm Provalus announced a $6.48 million technology center in Edenton to create 61 jobs. Additionally, the town secured an $850,000 state grant earlier this year for historic downtown lighting upgrades, signaling a major state and local push to revitalize the rural economy.
