Press Releases
The Fresh Market to Expand Corporate Headquarters, Will Invest $5.4 Million in Guilford County
The Fresh Market, a fresh-focused specialty food retailer that was founded in Greensboro in 1982, will expand their headquarters operations in North Carolina, creating 53 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $5.4 million in Greensboro.
North Carolina’s October Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate was 4.0 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.6 percent.
Governor Cooper Announces 400 New Jobs in Chapel Hill for Healthcare Technology Operations Center
Well Dot, Inc., (Well) a fast-growing healthcare technology company will locate a new operations center in Chapel Hill, creating 400 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $3 million in Orange County.
Boat Builder to Invest $12 Million in Beaufort County
Pamlico Yachtworks, a boat manufacturer, will create 207 jobs in Beaufort County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $12 million to operate a manufacturing facility in Washington.
North Carolina’s September County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in September. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.2 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.6 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases.
Greenhouse Operation to Invest $21 Million in Henderson County
BrightFarms, a packaged salads company, will create 54 jobs in Henderson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $21 million to operate a hydroponic greenhouse in the Etowah community of Henderson County.
Governor Cooper Honors Excellence in Workforce Development
Four North Carolinians have won NCWorks Awards of Distinction for outstanding accomplishments and contributions related to workforce development.
Technology Company to Add 430 New Jobs in Mecklenburg County
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE: MSFT), a technology company, will create 430 new jobs in Mecklenburg County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $23 million to expand their operations in Charlotte.
North Carolina’s September Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.5 percent.
Industrial Hemp Processor Locates in Columbus County with $3.4 Million Investment
Carolina Botanicals, a company formed to process industrial hemp, will create 30 jobs as it establishes operations in Columbus County, North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. The company will invest $3.46 million in its new facility, located in Tabor City.
NC Commerce News
- North Carolina’s February Employment Figures Released
- North Carolina’s January County and Area Employment Figures Released
- North Carolina’s January Employment Figures Released
- NCWorks Commission approves four-year workforce plan for state
- Rural Communities receive State Infrastructure Grants to Attract 225 New Jobs and More Than $82 million in Private Investment
