Press Releases
Global Logistics Company Selects Rockingham County for New Facility
Sanritsu Logistics will open a new warehouse and manufacturing plant in Rockingham County, creating 24 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
North Carolina’s September County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in September. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.2 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.4 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases.
North Carolina’s September Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.7 percent.
Auto Manufacturing Supplier Selects Stanly County for Expansion
Enforge, LLC, a manufacturer of steel-formed suspension and steering assemblies for automotive companies, is expanding in Stanly County, creating 44 new jobs and investing $4 million, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
BUCHI Kombucha Selects Madison County for Manufacturing Expansion
Asheville Kombucha Mamas, LLC, a locally owned natural beverage company more commonly known as BUCHI, is expanding in Madison County, creating 28 new jobs and currently investing $2 million with plans to invest up to $7 million over the next three years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Rural Communities Receive State Grants Attracting 312 New Jobs and More than $554 million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 21 grant requests totaling $6,935,250, N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 616 jobs, 304 of which were previously announced.
More Counties Able to Provide Temporary Jobs for Hurricane Florence Recovery
Thirteen additional counties are now eligible to participate in the temporary employment program that puts North Carolinians to work on recovery efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Florence, N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today.
Governor Cooper Announces 384 New Jobs as Furniture Manufacturer Selects Person County
POLYWOOD, a manufacturer of outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics, will create 384 jobs over five years in Person County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $35.3 million to open a manufacturing and distribution center in Roxboro.
Governor Cooper announces NCWorks Local Innovation Fund to support Workforce Development
A new competitive grant program will support local efforts to meet workforce challenges, Governor Roy Cooper announced today at the NCWorks Partnership Conference in Greensboro.
North Carolina’s August County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 88 of North Carolina’s counties in August, increased in four, and remained unchanged in eight. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.6 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.1 percent.
NC Commerce News
- Global Logistics Company Selects Rockingham County for New Facility
- North Carolina’s September County and Area Employment Figures Released
- North Carolina’s September Employment Figures Released
- Rural Communities Receive State Grants Attracting 312 New Jobs and More than $554 million in Private Investment
- BUCHI Kombucha Selects Madison County for Manufacturing Expansion
