Summary
The county approved incentive grants for Scout Limited and Goshen Engineering to encourage local business expansions, capital investments, and job creation in Goldsboro and Mount Olive.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Committed $53,450 in total grant funds payable over three years against millions in private capital investment.
Local workers gaining new employment opportunities and the county expanding its ad valorem tax base.
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Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of Commissioners - Oct 20, 2026
Wayne County approved a massive economic incentive package for Project Pioneer, bringing up to $756 million in capital investment and nine new jobs to the area. The company will receive a grant equal to 30% of new property tax revenues over ten years.
Board of Commissioners - Jun 2, 2026
The county considered a major economic development incentive package for a company planning a massive capital investment and creating high-paying jobs.
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2026
The county advanced plans for Project Pioneer by scheduling a June 2 public hearing on a potential tax incentive grant. The company plans to invest up to $756 million in capital improvements and create up to 9 jobs in Wayne County.
Board of Commissioners - Feb 17, 2026
The county approved incentive grants for Scout Limited and Goshen Engineering to encourage local business expansions, capital investments, and job creation in Goldsboro and Mount Olive.
Board of Commissioners - Jan 20, 2026
The county agreed to sell 31.48 acres in ParkEast Industrial Park to InLight Real Estate Acquisitions for $40,000 per acre. The company plans to invest at least $20 million in capital improvements.
Goldsboro Invests in Business Development Strategic Plan to Strengthen Local Economy
Goldsboro Invests in Business Development Strategic Plan to Strengthen Local Economy Goldsboro Daily News
Related development
Project Pioneer
Major industrial investment expected to bring substantial capital improvement and employment opportunities to the county.
Project Light (ParkEast Industrial Park Lot 7A)
Brings a $20 million capital investment and a new 100,000-square-foot industrial facility to Wayne County.
Scout Limited, Inc. Expansion
Expands local manufacturing employment and increases the county's ad valorem tax base.
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