Gov. Perdue announces 199 jobs with Caterpillar xxpansion Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Governor Bev Perdue announced on Feb. 1 that Caterpillar Inc., the largest maker of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines in the world, will expand its manufacturing facilities in Johnston County. read more ... 2011 Main Street Award Winners Announced Friday, January 27, 2012 N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco presented 21 awards to participants in the N.C. Main Street Program. Award winners were recognized for excellence in downtown revitalization efforts in categories such as promotion, organization, design and economic restructuring.
read more ... N.C. Utility Savings Initiative saves taxpayers $82.8M last year Friday, January 27, 2012 North Carolina’s Utility Savings Initiative saved the state’s taxpayers more than $82.8 million in utility costs in the last fiscal year and avoided emitting more than 250,779 metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, according to a report released today by the North Carolina Energy Office. read more ... Hatteras Yachts exports first boat to China Friday, January 27, 2012 Governor Bev Perdue announced Jan. 27 that Hatteras Yachts will be exporting its first ever yacht to China. read more ... Boat Manufacturer to Create 71 Jobs in Dare County Thursday, January 26, 2012 Governor Bev Perdue on Jan. 26 announced that Gunboat Company, a maker of high-end sailboats, will locate a new shipyard in Dare County. read more ... Governor Perdue: Sierra Nevada Taps NC Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Governor Bev Perdue on Jan. 25 joined executives from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., an independent, family-owned pioneer in craft brewing, in announcing that they will locate a brewing facility for the East Coast in Mills River as well as an onsite restaurant. read more ... |