Press Releases
North Carolina Awards Film Grants to Five New Projects
Five more television and film projects are approved to receive North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant funds, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Addresses NC Offshore Wind Potential at NC TOWERS Taskforce Meeting, Tours Dominion Energy Wind Turbines
Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined Dominion Energy CEO Robert M.
North Carolina’s June County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in June and decreased in two. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.0 percent while Orange and Buncombe Counties each had the lowest at 3.3 percent.
Governor Cooper and U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo Announce Significant Federal Funding to Build Clean Energy Workforce Training Program in North Carolina
Today, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper joined U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo to announce that the U.S.
Logistics Company to Invest $16 Million in Wilmington
Third-party logistics provider, Port City Logistics, will create 75 new jobs in New Hanover County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $16 million to construct a high velocity transload facility in Wilmington.
Leading Homebuilder to Invest Nearly $34 Million in North Carolina with Expansions in Cleveland and Cumberland Counties
NVR, Inc. [NYSE: NVR], a leading homebuilder, will create 261 new jobs in an expansion involving Cleveland and Cumberland counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Treasury Announces North Carolina Approved to Receive Up to $201.9 Million to Promote Small Business Growth and Entrepreneurship through the American Rescue Plan
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of North Carolina’s application for up to $201.9 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
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.
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
