Press Releases

New Initiative Will Help Communities Expand Economic Development Capacity

Rural Communities Receive State Grants Attracting 240 New Jobs and More Than $95 million in Private Investment

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 19 grant requests totaling $7,275,100, N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 407 jobs, 167 of which were previously announced.

Commerce Issues 2019 Economic Development Tier Rankings

The North Carolina Department of Commerce released the county tier designations for 2019 today.  The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development.

Rural Communities Receive State Grants Attracting 312 New Jobs and More than $554 million in Private Investment

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 21 grant requests totaling $6,935,250, N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 616 jobs, 304 of which were previously announced.

More Counties Able to Provide Temporary Jobs for Hurricane Florence Recovery

Thirteen additional counties are now eligible to participate in the temporary employment program that puts North Carolinians to work on recovery efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Florence, N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today.

NC Neighborhood Program Approves Community Development Block Grants to 10 Local Governments

The North Carolina Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NC Neighborhood) has awarded a total of $7.5 million in grants to 10 localities.

North Carolina Communities achieved 2018 National Main Street Accreditation

The National Main Street Center has designated 47 North Carolina communities as accredited Main Street America™ programs, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today. Each year, the National Main Street Center and N.C.

North Carolina Main Street Champions Honored

North Carolina Main Street Champions will be recognized for their commitment to downtown improvements and strong communities during an awards breakfast in Clayton March 15 at 9 a.m.

N.C. Department of Commerce Announces 2017 N.C. Main Street Award Winners

Nineteen communities will receive awards for excellence in downtown revitalization at the North Carolina Main Street and Small Town Main Street Awards Ceremony Wednesday, March 14 at 6 p.m.

Rural Communities Receive State Grants Attracting 342 New Jobs and $74.3 Million in Private Investment

North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $7.2 million in grants to support jobs and infrastructure and property upgrades