Governor Josh Stein attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fujifilm Biotechnologies’ new facility in Holly Springs, underscoring North Carolina’s role in the biotech industry.
“North Carolina is home to the future of biotech, and we welcome Fujifilm an industry leader,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This overall project will create 1,400 new, good-paying jobs in North Carolina by 2031 and will grow our state’s economy by more than $10 billion over the next decade. Fujifilm isn’t just strengthening the workforce of today – it’s investing in the workforce of tomorrow.”
The newly opened Holly Springs site features bioreactors designed for large-scale manufacturing of antibodies and vaccines. As part of its commitment to workforce development, Fujifilm has partnered with Wake Tech to launch a biomechatronics apprenticeship program.
Governor Stein also referenced his Advisory Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships, which released its first report in June. The council aims to increase access to well-paying jobs through investments in apprenticeship and technical education programs and to ensure that every student in North Carolina has a pathway after high school.
The life sciences sector continues to expand in North Carolina, employing over 225,000 people and generating $88.3 billion annually. Since January, Governor Stein has announced more than $19 billion in new investments and over 26,000 additional jobs across the state. At last week’s NC Biotech 40th Anniversary Summit, Governor Stein declared September 15-19 as Life Sciences Week to highlight achievements within this field.
