News and Reports

This section contains recent industry reports and North Carolina state agency publications.

Off the Wire

Read below about recent economic development news in North Carolina.

• Navy is ‘finalizing’ latest OLF impact statement
• Manufacturing eroding in U.S.
• Despite new businesses, jobless rate up
• As manufacturing fades away, officials look to fill the gap
• Goodyear plant to halt tire production
• Morgan Stanley to help fund US Airways' bid for Delta
• Be patient: Bridgestone's move on schedule
• Bridgestone packing their stuff
• New video brings attention to convention center
• Speaker candidates close to nomination
• County officials downplay Toyota rumors
• Entrepreneurs Helping Other Entrepreneurs Is Goal of RTP 2.0

North Carolina Industry and Organization Resources

The official N.C. Wine website explores economic developments in the North Carolina wine industry.

The Small Business Technology Development Center's N.C. Marine TradeWinds newsletter  includes information on the expanding North Carolina boat and marine industry

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Products website can help you discover the economic importance of North Carolina's agricultural products.

Reports from North Carolina Agencies

The N.C. Utility Commission's Analysis of a Renewable Portfolio Standard for the State of North Carolina  NCRPS Report 12-06.

Recent Department of Revenue information about the William S. Lee Tax Credit program for 2006.

The North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center reports fast growth among the state's small businesses in  High Growth Entrepeneurs.