Press Releases
Rural Communities Receive State Grants Attracting 240 New Jobs and More Than $95 million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 19 grant requests totaling $7,275,100, N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 407 jobs, 167 of which were previously announced.
Rubber Manufacturer Expands in Halifax County
AirBoss of America Corp. has selected Halifax County for an expansion of its current facility, adding 42 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $5.2 million in Scotland Neck with the project.
Global Ingredient Supplier Selects Alamance County for New Distribution Center
Universal Preserv-A-Chem, Inc. (UPI) has selected Mebane as the new location for its natural ingredients and chemical supply business, creating 39 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $17 million in Mebane with the project.
LendingTree Expands Headquarters Operations in Mecklenburg County
LendingTree, Inc., which operates the leading online loan marketplace, will expand its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, creating 436 new jobs by the end of 2023, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Raleigh Tech Company Pendo to Expand Headquarters and Add 590 Jobs
Pendo, a growing technology company founded in Raleigh, will more than triple its local operations over the next five years, adding 590 jobs and investing $34.5 million in Wake County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Fortune 100 Honeywell Selects Charlotte for New Headquarters
Honeywell, a Fortune 100 company providing software-oriented solutions for many of the world’s most complex industries, will locate its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, creating 750 by the end of 2024, including 150 that are currently based in New Jersey.
Fortune 100 Honeywell Announces Plan to Bring New Headquarters to Charlotte
Honeywell, a Fortune 100 company providing software-oriented solutions for many of the world’s most complex industries, will locate its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, creating 750 well-paying jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Commerce Issues 2019 Economic Development Tier Rankings
The North Carolina Department of Commerce released the county tier designations for 2019 today. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development.
North Carolina’s October County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in October. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.6 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.6 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases.
Food Manufacturer Expanding in Halifax County
Reser’s Fine Foods will expand its current operations in Halifax County, creating 79 jobs over the next 5 years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $3.2 million in Halifax with the project.
NC Commerce News
- Rubber Manufacturer Expands in Halifax County
- Global Ingredient Supplier Selects Alamance County for New Distribution Center
- LendingTree Expands Headquarters Operations in Mecklenburg County
- Fortune 100 Honeywell Selects Charlotte for New Headquarters
- Raleigh Tech Company Pendo to Expand Headquarters and Add 590 Jobs
