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Consider a Step 4 Economic Development Incentive Grant to McGee Corporation (Project Canopy)
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ron Mahle, Economic Development, Director, 980-476-5279
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Award a Step 4 Economic Development Incentive Grant in an amount not to exceed $696,000 over a 5-year period and 2) authorize the County Manager to a) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, b) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and c) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
October 20, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 25-624 - Public Hearing Conducted.
BACKGROUND:
The Union County Economic Development Department started conversations with McGee Corporation under codename Project Canopy in late 2024 about the potential relocation of their manufacturing operation from Stallings, North Carolina, to a 60-acre parcel located off Goldmine Road. The company is considering the purchase of 60-acres, the construction of a 366,000 square foot manufacturing facility, and the purchase and installation of new production equipment. Total capital investment is approximately $40,000,000.
McGee Corporation is a fourth-generation existing manufacturer located in Stallings, North Carolina. The company is an industry leader in the production of steel-frame canopy systems used at fueling stations and other custom architectural applications. Current employment at McGee Corporation is 163 people earning an average annual salary of $63,000.
Due to exceptional growth in their business, they have outgrown the capacity at their current location and are searching for a site which will accommodate future growth.
Based on the anticipated capital investment, it is proposed that the Board award a STEP 4 Economic Development Incentive Grant in an amount-not-to-exceed $696,000 paid over a 5-year period begin...
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