Press Releases
Governor Cooper announces Grants to Rural Communities to attract 366 New Jobs and more than $91.3 million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 16 grant requests to local governments totaling $4,511,075, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 530 jobs, 164 of which were previously announced.
North Carolina Department of Commerce Invites Public Input on Fair Housing Issues
The North Carolina Department of Commerce invites citizens to offer their perspectives and input on fair housing issues in North Carolina as part of a public comment period associated with federal housing funds managed by the Department of Commerce and other state agencies.
N.C. Main Streets Attract a Record $372.7 Million in Investment for State’s Communities
In FY 2019-2020, the North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning Center and its programs supported 1,311 new jobs, 267 new businesses and more than $372 million in local public and private investment, North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today.
North Carolina Prepares Coronavirus Grants for Local Communities
This week, Governor Roy Cooper announced the State of North Carolina will provide $28 million to local governments and communities in their response to the economic and public health impacts of COVID-19 through the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) program.
Governor Cooper Announces $175 Million to Assist with Rental, Utility Payments for North Carolinians
Governor Roy Cooper today announced $175 million to help North Carolinians with rental and utility payment support in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Cooper Announces Grants to Rural Communities to attract 294 New Jobs and more than $103 million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 18 grant requests to local governments totaling $4,847,243, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Three Towns Earn ‘Main Street Community’ Status
The North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning Center has selected Asheboro, Dunn and Henderson as the latest “North Carolina Main Street Communities,” a designation that municipalities earn after meeting rigorous national downtown development criteria.
North Carolina Main Street Communities Receive National Accreditation For 2020
The N.C. Main Street Center & Rural Planning Center at the N.C.
Governor Cooper announces Grants to Three Communities to Support Jobs and Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved three grant requests to local governments totaling $2,825,000, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
State awards Infrastructure Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 377 New Jobs and More Than $23 million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 17 grant requests to local governments totaling $6,570,274, N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 377 jobs.
NC Commerce News
- North Carolina’s October Employment Figures Released
- Medical Product Maker to Relocate Headquarters & Operations to Edgecombe County
- Wood Products Company Selects Scotland County for Production Facility
- Building Product Company to Expand in Rocky Mount with a $25 Million Investment
- Global Technology Manufacturer to Expand Durham Operations with Five Year, $50 Million Investment
