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State Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Wednesday March 19, 2025 ( 6 items )  

American Airlines Cadet Academy adds ATP Flight School in Charlotte to expanding network
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 18 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines Cadet Academy adds ATP Flight School in Charlotte to expanding network CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- American Airlines Cadet Academy is expanding its network of flight schools, announcing today it has added ATP Flight School in Charlotte, North Carolina, as its newest partner. The alliance reinforces American's commitment to providing a clear and accessible pathway to a   more

Highlands Couple Pledges Estate Legacy Gift in Excess of $10M to WCU
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, March 19 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * Highlands couple pledges estate legacy gift in excess of $10M to WCU By Cam Adams David Moore and Darren Whatley place a lot of value on public education, having both attended public universities. Moore is an alumnus of the University of South Alabama and began his graduate studies at the University of Tubingen, Germany, while Whatley attended Louisiana State University and the University of T  more

JLL secures joint venture equity for two student housing developments in Tennessee and North Carolina
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 18 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * JLL secures joint venture equity for two student housing developments in Tennessee and North Carolina DALLAS, Mar. 18, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the joint venture equity for the development of two student housing communities: Signature on Varsity and Signature on Grand. These projects will   more

N.C. Commerce Dept.: Dome Manufacturer to Create 72 New Jobs, Invest $4.6 Million in Fayetteville for Manufacturing Facility
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Dome Manufacturer to Create 72 New Jobs, Invest $4.6 Million in Fayetteville for Manufacturing Facility Today, Governor Josh Stein announced Yeadon Fabric Domes, LLC, a manufacturer of air supported structures, will create 72 new jobs in Cumberland County. The company will invest $4.6 million to build a manufacturing facility in Fayetteville. "We are delig  more

N.C. Revenue Dept.: Transportation Commerce Tax Goes Into Effect On July 1, 2025
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Revenue issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Transportation Commerce Tax Goes Into Effect On July 1, 2025 The NCDOR Will Begin Administering the New Tax Later This Year The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network companies beginning on July 1, 2025.   more

N.C. State: Researchers Demonstrate New Technique for Boosting Plant Growth With Bacteria
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 18 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Demonstrate New Technique for Boosting Plant Growth with Bacteria Researchers have demonstrated a technique for successfully encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve plant growth and protect against pests and pathogens. The technique opens the door to creating a wide range of crop applications that allow farmers to make use of these b  more