Summary
Corning is planning a massive $585 million expansion that will bring 414 new high-paying jobs to Wilmington. The city approved a $2 million incentive package to help secure the project against international competition.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city will provide up to $2,000,000 over five years, matched by $3,000,000 from New Hanover County, in exchange for significant local tax base growth and high-wage employment.
Local workers, high school and community college graduates, and the regional tax base.
The project organizers and the community members who rely on these local initiatives are left hanging.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
Corning is planning a massive $585 million expansion that will bring 414 new high-paying jobs to Wilmington. The city approved a $2 million incentive package to help secure the project against international competition.
Update: Corning agrees to expansion in $5-million incentive deal with New Hanover County, Wilmington
Monday morning, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $3 million economic development grant to Corning Incorporated to expand its facility in Wilmington. Wilmington City Council agreed to a similar $2 million plan on Tuesday.
City Council Agenda Briefing - Oct 19, 2026
Council discussed a competitive $2 million tax credit incentive package to support an existing business expansion and local job creation.
Two funding requests in limbo with the City of Wilmington
Two funding requests in limbo with the City of Wilmington WHQR
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