Press Releases
North Carolina Main Street Communities Receive National Accreditation For 2020
The N.C. Main Street Center & Rural Planning Center at the N.C.
Governor Cooper Announces Over 3,000 New Jobs as Centene Corporation Selects Charlotte for Major Regional Headquarters
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Centene Corporation, a Fortune 50 provider of managed care services for public and private health plans, will create an East Coast regional headquarters and technology hub in Charlotte.
North Carolina’s May County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 65 of North Carolina’s counties in May, decreased in 34, and remained unchanged in one. Swain County had the highest unemployment rate at 19.7 percent, while Bertie and Chowan Counties each had the lowest at 8.1 percent.
North Carolina’s May Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate was 12.9 percent, remaining unchanged from April’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 1.4 percentage points to 13.3 percent.
Italian Maker of Plastic Packaging Will Bring 46 Jobs to Robeson County
Global packaging maker Serioplast US LLC will establish production operations in Red Springs in a project that will create 46 new jobs in Robeson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper announces Grants to Three Communities to Support Jobs and Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved three grant requests to local governments totaling $2,825,000, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Commerce to Study North Carolina’s Infrastructure and Supply Chain Assets to Support Offshore Wind
The North Carolina Department of Commerce has launched a comprehensive project to assess the state’s inventory of businesses, organizations, and physical infrastructure best positioned to promote offshore wind development in North Carolina. The move is the latest step in Governor Roy Cooper’s fa
Digital Advertising Company to Expand in Elizabethtown
Anthem Displays LLC, a national manufacturer of digital billboards, will create 17 jobs in Bladen County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The project will generate a $3.6 million investment in Elizabethtown.
Beverage Co-Packing Company to Add 231 Jobs in Cabarrus County
Prime Beverage Group, a new contract beverage manufacturer, will create 231 new jobs in Cabarrus County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $68 million to establish their first manufacturing facility in Kannapolis.
Governor Cooper Announces Major Expansion by Grifols Bringing 300 New Jobs to Johnston County
Grifols Therapeutics, the global healthcare company, will expand its North Carolina operations with a new $351.6 million capital investment, creating 300 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
NC Commerce News
- Secretary Sanders Begins Commerce Service Focusing on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Inclusion
- 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
