Press Releases
North Carolina’s June Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, remaining unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.7 percent.
More Than 1,700 Finish Line Grants Help Students Complete Their Workforce Training, Governor Cooper Announces on One-Year Anniversary of Program
Today, one year since the creation of the Finish
Global Industrial Company ABB Selects Orange County for Major Expansion
ABB, Inc. (NYSE: ABB), a global leader in electrification products, robotics, and industrial automation, will expand in Orange County and create more than 400 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest up to $39.9 million to upgrade equipment and increase the size of its current facility in Mebane.
Goodyear Awarded Grant from Job Maintenance and Capital Development Fund for Cumberland County Facility
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been awarded a Job Maintenance and Capital Development Fund (JMAC) grant to support the upgrade and addition of manufacturing equipment at its Fayetteville tire plant. As a result of this modernization project, Goodyear, one of Cumberland County’s large
North Carolina’s May County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in May, decreased in three, and remained unchanged in two. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.8 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.1 percent.
Governor Cooper Announces Lowe’s Will Locate New Global Technology Center in Charlotte
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Mooresville-based home improvement company Lowe’s will locate a major new technology center in Charlotte, creating more than 1,600 jobs.
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority Funds Approved to Attract More Than $123.7 Million in Private Investment
Governor Cooper announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 21 grant requests to local governments totaling $10,790,000. The requests include commitments to create a total of 1,314 jobs, 515 which have previously been announced.
North Carolina’s May Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from April’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.6 percent.
Air Filtration Manufacturer to Create 305 New Jobs in Wilson County
CleanAire, LLC, an air filtration manufacturing company that will be doing business as Pamlico Air will create 305 jobs as it expands its operations in Wilson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $10 million in operating a facility, located in Wilson.
Three New Projects Approved for North Carolina Film Grant Rebates
Three new television and film projects have been approved to receive North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant funds. Combined, the projects are expected to generate a direct in-state spend in excess of $50.6 million.
NC Commerce News
- More Than 1,700 Finish Line Grants Help Students Complete Their Workforce Training, Governor Cooper Announces on One-Year Anniversary of Program
- Global Industrial Company ABB Selects Orange County for Major Expansion
- Goodyear Awarded Grant from Job Maintenance and Capital Development Fund for Cumberland County Facility
- North Carolina’s May County and Area Employment Figures Released
- Governor Cooper Announces Lowe’s Will Locate New Global Technology Center in Charlotte
