Press Releases
North Carolina Coronavirus Grants Awarded to 34 Communities
Nearly $27 million in grants has been awarded to 34 municipal and county governments in North Carolina in response to the adverse economic and public health impacts of COVID-19, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper announces Grants to Rural Communities to attract 375 New Jobs and more than $60 million in private investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 12 grant requests to local governments totaling $4,566,930, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 439 jobs, 64 of which were previously announced.
Governor Cooper Announces Nearly $13 Million in Rural Infrastructure Grants
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 30 grant requests to local governments totaling $12,969,015, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 839 jobs, 464 of which were previously announced.
Commerce Issues 2021 Economic Development Tier Rankings
The North Carolina Department of Commerce released the county tier designations for 2021 today. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development.
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.
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.
NC Commerce News
- Governor Cooper announces Grants to Rural Communities to attract 375 New Jobs and more than $60 million in private investment
- Forklift Manufacturer to Expand in Kinston
- North Carolina Coronavirus Grants Awarded to 34 Communities
- Cardinal Foods Doubles Workforce in Pender County
- Governor Names Department of Commerce Secretary
