Press Releases
Whiteville Earns Main Street Community Designation
The North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning Center (NC MSRPC) has selected the City of Whiteville as the latest “North Carolina Main Street Community,” a desi
North Carolina’s June County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 99 of North Carolina’s counties in June and decreased in one. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 9.4 percent while Orange County had the lowest at 3.7 percent.
Power Technology Company Selects Durham for Global HQ and Research Facility
Smart Wires Inc., a global power technology company working to advance the delivery of affordable, clean electricity around the world has selected Durham and the Research Triangle region as the site for its global headquarters, creating 250 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Announces POLYWOOD Will Expand in Person County with 300 New Jobs
POLYWOOD, a manufacturer of outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics, will expand its operations in Person County to create 300 jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Ball Corporation to Invest $383 Million in Concord’s New Beverage Production Hub
Global aluminum beverage packaging company Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) will create 220 new jobs in Cabarrus County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $383.8 million to join Red Bull and Rauch’s beverage manufacturing hub in Concord.
Glen Raven Selects Warren County for Major Expansion
Glen Raven, Inc., a leading provider of innovative performance textiles with widely recognized brands including Sunbrella® and Dickson®, will create 205 new jobs as it expands its Custom Fabrics operations in Warren County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
North Carolina’s June Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 4.6 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from May’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 5.9 percent.
New Strategic Plan for Economic Development Highlights Importance of Talent and Workforce Development
The North Carolina Department of Commerce today released the Economic Development Strategic Plan for the State of North Carolina.
Nearly 180,000 New Visitors Explore Career Options with NCcareers.org
One year after Governor Roy Cooper announced the launch of NCcareers.org, a comprehensive career information system, NCcareers.org has experienced 1.3 million page views with more than 178,300
Metal Working Company to Expand and Relocate Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility to Duplin County with Nearly $3 Million Investment
Metal Specialist LLC, a custom metal fabricator, will create 33 new jobs in Duplin County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $2.9 million to build a new headquarters operations and manufacturing facility in the Town of Wallace.
NC Commerce News
- Whiteville Earns Main Street Community Designation
- North Carolina’s June County and Area Employment Figures Released
- Ball Corporation to Invest $383 Million in Concord’s New Beverage Production Hub
- Governor Cooper Announces POLYWOOD Will Expand in Person County with 300 New Jobs
- Power Technology Company Selects Durham for Global HQ and Research Facility
