Press Releases
Governor Cooper Announces Toyota Will Build Company’s First North American Battery Plant in North Carolina
Toyota will build its first North American battery manufacturing plant for a new generation of vehicles in North Carolina, creating at least 1,750 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Furniture Company to Add New Production Facility and 90 New Jobs in Catawba County
Sherrill Furniture, a high-end furniture manufacturer, will create 90 new jobs in Catawba County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $2.9 million to open a new custom upholstery production facility in Conover.
North Carolina’s October County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 83 of North Carolina’s counties in October, increased in eight, and remained unchanged in nine. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.8 percent while Orange County had the lowest at 2.6 percent.
North Carolina Announces More Participants for the Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Initiative
The North Carolina Department of Commerce will continue the Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Initiative (CERRI) by supporting 16 additional communities with their economic recovery following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Commerce Issues 2022 Economic Development Tier Rankings
The North Carolina Department of Commerce released the county tier designations for 2022 today. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development.
Governor Cooper Announces MasterBrand Cabinets Will Expand in Lenoir County Adding More Than 450 New Jobs
MasterBrand Cabinets, one of the largest cabinet manufacturers in North America, will expand its operations in Lenoir County to create more than 450 jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
North Carolina’s October Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 4.6 percent.
Manufacturing Company Selects Wayne County for East Coast Expansion
Hosokawa Custom Processing Services, a contract chemical processor, will create 16 new jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $6.5 million to relocate a processing center to Goldsboro.
Global Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Provider Selects Greene County for New Facility, Creating 70 Jobs
Precision Graphics, Inc., a leading global contract electronics manufacturing solutions provider, will open a new production facility in Greene County, creating 70 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $5.1 million in Snow Hill to open a new electronics manufacturing
Frozen Food Company to Invest $5 Million in Oxford
Meel Corp, a frozen food company, will create 24 new jobs in Granville County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $5.7 million to relocate a production facility in Oxford.
NC Commerce News
- Flooring Manufacturer Mohawk to Invest $87 Million in Davidson County Expansion
- North Carolina’s August County and Area Employment Figures Released
- Statements from Governor Roy Cooper and Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders on INEOS Automotive HQ Decision
- Governor Cooper Announces Corning Optical Communications Will Create 200 Jobs through Catawba County Expansion
- Software Company to Expand in New Hanover County with 104 New Jobs
