WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A major economic development decision is now in the hands of Wilmington City Council, which will decide whether to contribute $2 million toward an incentive package designed to bring a major Corning expansion to New Hanover County.
County commissioners have already unanimously approved $3 million in incentives for the proposed expansion. The City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday evening on whether to add $2 million to the package.
Corning, a multinational manufacturer of fiber-optics used in data centers and internet networks, is considering expanding its Wilmington operations. Local leaders hope the incentives will help secure the project and encourage the company to continue investing in the area…