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Genentech, Fujifilm and AT&T projects highlighted as Wake County markets life-sciences growth

Wake County Board of Commissioners · September 30, 2025

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Summary

Commissioner Shanica Thomas said Genentech will build a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Holly Springs (more than 400 jobs and $700M+ investment) and Fujifilm Biotechnologies opened a manufacturing facility expected to create nearly 1,400 jobs across two phases; county also announced an AT&T broadband grant to reach 1,500 homes and businesses in Wendell.

Commissioner Shanica Thomas emphasized Wake County's emergence as a life-sciences hub and the county's role in supporting job-creating investments.

Thomas said Genentech will build a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Holly…

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