# Johnston County Economic Development # Last Modification Date: Apr 09, 2026 # Johnston County Economic Development !\[Johnston County Economic Development\](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2022-01/5360%20Johnston.jpg) ## Chris Johnson ##### Economic Development Director \*\*Address:\*\* 3149 Swift Creek Road , Smithfield, North Carolina 27577 \*\*Phone:\*\* \[919-205-1232 Ext. 108\](tel:919-205-1232 Ext. 108) \*\*Toll-free:\*\* N/A \*\*Fax:\*\* 919-989-5178 \*\*Email:\*\* \*\*Website:\*\* \[www.GrowWithJoCo.com\](https://www.growwithjoco.com/) \*\*Social Profiles:\*\* \[Facebook\](https://www.facebook.com/JohnstonContyEDC.md) | \[Twitter\](https://twitter.com/jocoeconomicdev.md) | \[LinkedIn\](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-johnson-5222549/.md) | \[YouTube\](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAURVtoFKjYF4JgudenYtrQ.md) ## About - Johnston County Economic Development Johnston County is a dynamic and diverse place. Depending on where you look, you’ll find small, close knit communities near fast-growing subdivisions. The only constant across this county is that change is happening. And thanks to many recent business expansions and relocations, most people will tell you that the change is more than OK. ## Image Gallery ![Johnston County Economic Development Pharm](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2022-01/Johnston%20County%20Economic%20Development%20pharm.jpg) ![Johnston County Economic Development ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2022-01/Johnston%20County%20Economic%20Development%201.jpg) ![Johnston County Economic Development Amazon](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-04/2024-04-23%20Amazon%20%281%29.jpg) [ +4 ![Johnston County Economic Development ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-04/DJI_0589.jpeg) ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-04/DJI_0589.jpeg) ![Johnston County Economic Development ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-04/DJI_0618.jpeg) ![Johnston County Economic Development ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-04/DJI_0654.jpeg) ![Johnston County Economic Development ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-04/DJI_0660.jpeg) ![Johnston County Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2026-04/DJI_0731%20-%20Copy.jpeg) ## Targeted Industries - Bio & Pharmaceuticals - Food & Agriculture Related - Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution - Manufacturing - Plastics - Retail ## Articles - ![CiCi Awards 2026 Corporate Investment](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2026-03/dreamstime_xxl_113118552.jpg?itok=t5suKwCo "CiCi Awards 2026 Corporate Investment") ### [2026 CiCi Awards: Corporate Investment](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/2026-cici-awards-corporate-investment-35575.md) Article Mar 03, 2026 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) While these rankings are based on capital investment amounts, they bring far more: jobs, business op... - ![rare earth magnets](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-11/dreamstimesmall_128828478.jpg?itok=3vlvTGhV "rare earth magnets") ### [NC: Vulcan Elements Selects Johnston County for 1,000-Job Factory, Investing Nearly $1B](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/north-carolina/news/nc-vulcan-elements-selects-johnston-county-1000-35215.md) News Nov 24, 2025 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Vulcan Elements Inc., a manufacturer of rare earth magnets, will invest $918.1 million in the town of Benson ... - ![State and Regional Programs Help Align Business’ Needs and Available Workforces ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-09/ShortListQ425_OL.jpg?itok=AO99U0HT "State and Regional Programs Help Align Business’ Needs and Available Workforces ") ### [State and Regional Programs Help Align Needs and Workforces](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/all-industries/state-and-regional-programs-help-align-needs-and-34993.md) Article Sep 25, 2025 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) It’s undeniable that industry changes quickly. What’s also undeniable is that academia doesn’t alway... - ![CiCi 2025](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-03/CiCICorp_LEAD.jpg?itok=ie-7GUGE "CiCi 2025") ### [2025 CiCi Awards: Corporate Investment](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/tid-issue/2025-cici-awards-corporate-investment-34306.md) Article Mar 19, 2025 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) While these rankings are based on capital investment amounts, they bring far more: jobs, business op... - ![ShortList | Designated Sites](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2024-09/ShortListQ4_24_OL.jpg?itok=3so5KfBw "ShortList | Designated Sites") ### [Regions Are Bridging the Gap Between Workforce Needs and Talent Pools with Training Programs ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/tid-issue/regions-are-bridging-gap-between-workforce-needs-33639.md) Article Sep 24, 2024 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) Today, human resources personnel in most companies, but especially high-tech companies, are finding ... - ![pharma](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2024-06/new-expansion-site-clayton-rendering-exterior-black-02.jpg.corpimgw.1280.1280.jpg?itok=pIHtVYIX "pharma") ### [NC: Novo Nordisk to Invest $4.1 Billion to Expand U.S. Manufacturing in Clayton, N.C., Adding 1,000 Jobs](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/north-carolina/news/nc-novo-nordisk-invest-41-billion-expand-us-33299.md) News Jun 25, 2024 Novo Nordisk announced plans to invest $4.1 billion to build a second fill and finishing manufacturing facility in Clayton, North Carolina, and grow i... - ![Designated Sites](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2024-06/ShortListQ3.jpg?itok=H-roU1Ax "Designated Sites") ### [America’s Designated Sites Eliminate Business Complexity and Cost](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/all-industries/americas-designated-sites-eliminate-business-33265.md) Article Jun 17, 2024 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) Designated sites on which key work and permitting have already been completed for the purpose of ind... - ![manufacturing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2024-05/dreamstimesmall_70606151.jpg?itok=Lg_8fRZt "manufacturing") ### [NC: Window and Door Manufacturer to Establish Facility in Johnston County, Creating 501 New Jobs](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/north-carolina/news/nc-window-and-door-manufacturer-establish-facility-33161.md) News May 21, 2024 Crystal Window & Door Systems, a leading manufacturer of window and door solutions for residential and commercial buildings, announced it will establi... - ![Workforce Training Programs Help Companies Build a Stronger Talent Pipeline](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2023-10/ShortListQ4.jpg?itok=4eZSwAn2 "Workforce Training Programs Help Companies Build a Stronger Talent Pipeline") ### [Workforce Training Programs Help Companies Build a Stronger Talent Pipeline](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/back-officecall-centersdata-centers/workforce-training-programs-help-companies-build-32273.md) Article Sep 21, 2023 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) Organizations today are facing challenges when it comes to staffing. In many industries we’re coveri... - ![A Workforce for the Future, and Quality of Life Considerations](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2021/18480/ShortVisalia.jpg?itok=bX9sJZkn "A Workforce for the Future, and Quality of Life Considerations") ### [A Workforce for the Future, and Quality of Life Considerations](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/tid-issue/workforce-future-and-quality-life-considerations-18480.md) Article Sep 28, 2021 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) To thrive in 2022 and beyond, companies need an educated workforce with the right resources to suppo... #### Pagination - [ Current page 1](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/north-carolina/johnston-county-economic-development-5360.md?page=0) - [ Page 2](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/north-carolina/johnston-county-economic-development-5360.md?page=1) - [ Next page Next › ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/north-carolina/johnston-county-economic-development-5360.md?page=1) - [ Last page Last » ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/north-carolina/johnston-county-economic-development-5360.md?page=1) ## Targeted Industries - [Bio & Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/bio-pharmaceuticals.md) - [Food & Agriculture Related](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/food-agriculture-related.md) - [Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/logistics-warehousing-distribution.md) - [Manufacturing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/manufacturing.md) - [Plastics](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/plastics.md) - [Retail](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/retail.md)