Press Releases
New NC Job Ready Grants Introduced to Support Workforce Training
North Carolina will add a new type of targeted workforce training grant to the state’s economic development toolkit, Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders announced today. Up to $1 million will be available to fund grants during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
Vitamin Manufacturer to Make $19 Million Investment in Winston-Salem
Nature’s Value Inc., a global contract vitamin and dietary supplements manufacturer, that will create more than 183 new jobs in Forsyth County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Announces Amgen Will Create 355 Jobs at New Biomanufacturing Facility in Wake County
Amgen Inc., the pioneering biotechnology company, will build a new biologics manufacturing operation in Holly Springs, creating 355 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company intends to invest $550 million in Wake County.
Industrial Company to Invest Nearly $21 Million in Shelby
Steffes, LLC, a steel fabrication company, will create 130 new jobs in Cleveland County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $20.9 million to locate a new manufacturing facility in the City of Shelby.
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.
NC Commerce News
- Governor Cooper Proclaims Small Business Week in North Carolina
- Thermo Fisher to Expand Operations in Pitt County with $154 Million Investment and 290 Jobs
- North Carolina’s July County and Area Employment Figures Released
- European Manufacturer of Components for the Appliance Industry Selects Lenoir County for First North American Expansion
- Main Street Tips Over $4 Billion in Investments for North Carolina Communities
