Jobs in Southport, NC

 

Several national and international companies call Wilmington home. PPD was founded here. GE, Corning and others have large facilties here and employ thousands of people. Among the largest employers are New Hanover Regional Medical Network, the county school systems and the local municipalities as well as major retailers. The N.C. Employment Security Commission has job information, and there are several recruiting agencies operating local offices.

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Brunswick County Schools35 Referendum Dr.
Bolivia, NC 28422 • map(910) 253-2900

The Brunswick County School System has earned District Accreditation from the AdvanceED organization. The Brunswick County School System strives to meet the diverse challenges of a growing student population of more than 12,000 from kindergarten through grade 12. The system employs 939 teachers and 675 support staff to operate its 19...more about Brunswick County Schools

PPD929 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 251 0081

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing drug discovery, development and lifecycle management services. Their clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations.

Founded in Wilmington, the company has offices in 46 countries with more than 12,000 professionals worldwide. Their international headquarters is in downtown Wilmington....more about PPD

Progress Energy - Brunswick PlantSouthport, NC 28461 • map(910) 457-6041

A Fortune 500 energy company in service since 1908, Progress Energy is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C.and presently serves more than 3 million customers in Florida and the Carolinas. The company has been awarded the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Award, which recognizes operational excellence, as well as the J.D. Power and Associates...more about Progress Energy - Brunswick Plant

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.5135 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmngton, NC • map(910) 452-0944

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 9,700 retail units under 69 different banners in 28 countries. With fiscal year 2011 sales of $419 billion, Walmart employs more than two million associates worldwide....more about Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

 
 
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