06/22/2026
Congratulations, Julie Graham! The currents were set years ago. Relationships held and carried the steel and copper of Waukesha transformers to Carolina soil. As lead economic developer on the 2026 Mid-Sized Market Deal of the Year, your work empowers our teams to build and expands how we serve our communities.
Huge day for our very own, Julie Graham & Wayne County!
We're proud to share that the Prolec GE Waukesha expansion in Wayne County has been named the 2026 Mid-Sized Market Deal of the Year by the North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA), with Julie recognized as the lead economic developer who helped bring this transformational project to life.
Economic development projects of this scale don't happen overnight. They require years of relationship-building, collaboration, persistence, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve. From the earliest conversations through project development and groundbreaking, Julie worked alongside partners across Wayne County and North Carolina to help make this $140 million investment and 330-job expansion a reality.
This award recognizes more than a project. It recognizes the dedication, leadership, and tireless work that Julie brings to economic development every day. Her efforts have helped create lasting opportunities for Wayne County residents, strengthen the region's manufacturing sector, and position Eastern North Carolina for continued growth.
We're incredibly proud of Julie and grateful to all of the partners who helped make this award-winning project possible. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!