Press Releases

Gene Therapy Firm AveXis to Expand in Durham County Adding 200 Jobs and $60 Million in Investment

AveXis, Inc., a leading gene therapy company developing treatments for rare and life-threatening neurological diseases, will create 200 jobs as it expands its manufacturing center in Durham County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The new center was first announced in May of last year. AveXis

North Carolina’s December County and Area Employment Figures Released

Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 99 of North Carolina’s counties in December and remained unchanged in one. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.6 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.0 percent.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit helped more North Carolina employers hire in 2018

The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued more than 75,000 Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) certifications to more than 2,500 employers in 2018, the department’s Workforce Solutions division announced today. Both figures represented increases from 2017.

Governor Cooper Declares Career Pathways Week In North Carolina

To promote workforce development and strengthen connections between education and job readiness, Governor Roy Cooper has declared the week of January 28-February 1, 2019 as Career Pathways Week in North Carolina.

New Initiative Will Help Communities Expand Economic Development Capacity

North Carolina’s December Employment Figures Released

The state’s seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, remaining unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent.

State Honors Six N.C. Companies Growing Through Exports

Six North Carolina companies received 2018 Governor’s Export Awards Monday in a ceremony highlighting their success in increasing overseas sales, as well as the significant role exporting plays in the state’s economy.

2018: A Year of Growth, New Jobs and Successful Milestones For Commerce

The North Carolina Department of Commerce, the state’s lead agency for workforce and economic development, marked another successful year in 2018.

Furniture Manufacturer Selects Catawba County for New Facility

Design Foundry, LLC, will open a new furniture manufacturing facility in Catawba County, creating 202 new jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest more than $3.1 million in the project. 

North Carolina’s November County and Area Employment Figures Released

Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 56 of North Carolina’s counties in November, decreased in 14, and remained unchanged in 30. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.6 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.7 percent.