Press Releases
Governor Cooper Announces Electric-Powered Boat Manufacturer Will Create 170 Jobs in McDowell County
Forza X1, Inc., the builder of an innovative line of electric-powered boats, will invest $10.5 million to establish a new manufacturing plant in McDowell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will create 170 jobs in Marion.
Pharmaceutical Company to Invest $55 Million in Transylvania County Expansion
Pisgah Laboratories, Inc., a pharmaceutical manufacturer, will add 57 new jobs in Transylvania County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $55 million to expand its manufacturing product line.
North Carolina’s June Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted June 2022 unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, remaining unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.6 percent.
North Carolina and United Kingdom Sign Agreement to Strengthen Economic Ties and Transition to a Clean Energy Economy
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Minister for International Trade Penny Mordaunt have signed a
World Golf Hall of Fame Returns to North Carolina
Today, the United States Golf Association (USGA) and the World Golf Hall of Fame announced that the World Golf Hall of Fame will be moved to Pinehurst, North Carolina.
NCWorks.gov Website again serving Jobseekers and Employers after outage
North Carolina’s jobs portal, NCWorks.gov, is now back online and available for use by jobseekers and employers.
North Carolina Tops Another National Business Climate Ranking
North Carolina has been named the #1 Best Business Climate in Business Facilities’ annual rankings, rising from last year’s second place ranking.
CNBC Names North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2022
CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2022.
Governor Cooper Announces 125 Jobs in Hickory as Merchants Distributors Begins New Expansion
Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI), a wholesale grocery distributor founded in Hickory in 1931 will invest $35 million in a new expansion of its services and operations, creating 125 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company anticipates adding approximately 250,000 square feet to its
Five New Projects Approved for NC Film & Entertainment Grants
Five new television and film projects are approved to receive North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant funds, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
NC Commerce News
- Flooring Manufacturer Mohawk to Invest $87 Million in Davidson County Expansion
- North Carolina’s August County and Area Employment Figures Released
- Statements from Governor Roy Cooper and Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders on INEOS Automotive HQ Decision
- Governor Cooper Announces Corning Optical Communications Will Create 200 Jobs through Catawba County Expansion
- Software Company to Expand in New Hanover County with 104 New Jobs
