Obama in NC to advance goals on economy and jobs

President Barack Obama on Wednesday sought to promote 21st-century manufacturing jobs by establishing hubs where universities and companies work together to invent, design and make new products. Chancellor Randy Woodson featured.

Obama Touts Manufacturing in North Carolina

President Obama hopes to jump start the manufacturing sector with his $200 million deposit on innovation. NC State won a portion of the funding by creating a high-tech manufacturing hub, capitalizing on the university’s technology and research development...

Obama taps Triangle for tech innovation

President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that NC State will be home to a $140 million consortium of companies and universities that will develop the next generation of energy-efficient electronic chips and devices.

Obama agenda: Focusing on manufacturing

President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that NC State will be home to a $140 million consortium of companies and universities that will develop the next generation of energy-efficient electronic chips and devices.

North Carolina State University on KTVI-STL (FOX)

NC State will lead the manufacturing innovation institute that involves contributions from 18 businesses, six universities spread across the country, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Obama Announces $140 Million Technology Hub in North Carolina

President Obama was in North Carolina to announce the creation of a $140 million technology hub at NC State. The announcement is part of a larger effort by the White House to foster the kind of high-tech collaboration that will encourage industry and generate...

Obama: This needs to be ‘year of action’

NC State will lead the manufacturing innovation institute that involves contributions from 18 businesses, six universities spread across the country, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Obama Touts Manufacturing Institute in NC

President Barack Obama touted the creation of a new manufacturing hub aimed at creating jobs. The institute will be housed at NC State, includes an array of technology companies and is being funded by a $70 million grant from the Department of Energy.

Obama Announces Manufacturing Institute in NC

President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced a new public-private manufacturing hub in North Carolina to develop next-generation power electronics. NC State will lead the new manufacturing institute, a consortium of 18 businesses and six universities.