Press Releases
Grover Gaming’s Expansion Brings 200 New Jobs to Greenville
Grover Gaming Inc., a software development and design company with offices and distribution facilities in seven U.S. states, will expand its Greenville headquarters, adding 200 positions to its existing North Carolina workforce, Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today.
Leading Italian Pet Nutrition Company Selects Rockingham County for 129-Job North American Headquarters
Farmina Pet Food USA, a provider of scientifically-developed foods and personalized nutrition services for dogs and cats, will establish its North American headquarters in Reidsville, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Expansion of Firearms Manufacturer Brings 60 New Jobs
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., a leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of commercial and sporting firearms, will grow its North Carolina workforce with an expansion at its Rockingham County production facility, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Furniture Manufacturer to Invest $5.4 Million and Create 50 New Jobs in Caswell County
Riverside Furniture Corporation, a furniture and home furnishings manufacturer, will create 50 new jobs with a $5.4 million investment for a warehouse and distribution center in Caswell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
North Carolina’s October County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in October. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.5 percent while Watauga County had the lowest at 4.1 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases.
Governor Cooper Announces Chick-fil-A Supply® Will Create 160 Jobs at New Mebane Distribution Center
Chick-fil-A®, one of the nation’s leading quick service restaurant companies, will locate a major distribution center in Alamance County, investing an estimated $52 million to build the new facility, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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.
The Clorox Company to Create 158 High-Paying Jobs in Durham
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX), a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products, will create 158 new jobs in Durham County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
North Carolina’s October Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate was 6.3 percent, decreasing 0.9 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 1.0 percentage point to 6.9 percent.
Medical Product Maker to Relocate Headquarters & Operations to Edgecombe County
Wolf and Flow X-Ray, a medical imaging manufacturer, will create 68 new jobs in Edgecombe County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $4.5 million to relocate their headquarters and manufacturing operations to Rocky Mount.
NC Commerce News
- N.C. Small Businesses Take Advantage of Pandemic Financial Assistance, Show Interest in Recovery Tools
- Clinical-Stage Gene Therapy Company Will Add More Than 200 Jobs in Durham County
- North Carolina’s November County and Area Employment Figures Released
- American Fuji Seal Plans to Create 101 Jobs in Catawba County
- National Mortgage Lender Selects Mecklenburg County for 500-Job Expansion
