CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory is launching a statewide “jobs tour” this week to begin a dialogue with North Carolinians about jobs and the economy. 

McCrory plans to make economic development a top priority if elected governor. His stops Tuesday, July 1, include a restaurant in Shelby, a tour of a plate glass plant in Shelby and a tour of the Cliffside Steam Station in Mooresboro. He will also visit RDM Industries in Nebo.

His schedule for other stops during the week has not been released.