Press Releases
Governor Cooper announces Grants to Rural Communities to attract 446 New Jobs and more than $32 million in private investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 11 grant requests to local governments totaling $3,702,500, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 486 jobs, 40 of which were previously announced.
Plastic Manufacturer to Establish First North American Operation in Gaston County
Polykemi AB, a Swedish manufacturer of plastic compounds, will create 22 new jobs in Gaston County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $11.8 million to locate its first U.S. production facility in the Gastonia Technology Park.
Governor Cooper Announces 325 Jobs as Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer Selects Lee County
Abzena Holdings (US) LLC, a life sciences contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), will locate a significant biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Lee County, creating 325 jobs and investing $213 million in Sanford, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Filtration Supplier to Invest $26 Million in Hickory
Gusmer Enterprises, Inc., a manufacturer of filtration and fermentation products, will create 73 new jobs in Catawba County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $26.5 million to build a production facility in Hickory.
Leading Pressure Pipe Company to Create 44 Jobs in Columbus County at New Manufacturing Facility
Pipeline Plastics Holdings, LLC, a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial pipeline systems, will create 44 new jobs in Columbus County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $4.6 million in a new production facility in Fair Bluff.
Automotive Exhaust Maker to Add 96 New Jobs in Wayne County
AP Emissions Technologies, an automotive exhaust manufacturer, will create 96 new jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $400,000 to expand its e-commerce operations in Goldsboro.
North Carolina’s February County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 96 of North Carolina’s counties in February, increased in three, and remained unchanged in one. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.9 percent while Orange County had the lowest at 4.0 percent.
High-Performance Automotive Parts Manufacturer Selects Stanly County for New Industrial Plant
American Racing Headers & Exhaust, Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of stainless-steel headers and exhaust system components, will locate a new manufacturing facility in Stanly County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $4.37 million and add 63
Film Grant Recipients Fuel Strong Start to 2021 for Production in North Carolina
After pressing pause in 2020, film production has resumed in North Carolina with six recent grant recipients.
North Carolina to Launch the Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Initiative
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Department of Commerce will pilot the Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Initiative (CERRI) to support communities with their recovery and response to the economic impacts of COVID-19.
NC Commerce News
- Plastic Manufacturer to Establish First North American Operation in Gaston County
- Governor Cooper Announces 325 Jobs as Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer Selects Lee County
- Filtration Supplier to Invest $26 Million in Hickory
- Leading Pressure Pipe Company to Create 44 Jobs in Columbus County at New Manufacturing Facility
- North Carolina’s February County and Area Employment Figures Released
