Press Releases
North Carolina’s September Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 7.3 percent, increasing 0.8 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.5 of a percentage point to 7.9 percent.
Plastics Manufacturer Selects Catawba County for New Operations at Upgraded Facility in Newton
RMC Advanced Technologies, Inc. (“RMC”), a manufacturer of molded plastic and composite parts, will develop a new manufacturing operation in Newton, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest to expand a facility previously used for plastics manufacturing.
Governor Cooper announces Grants to Rural Communities to attract 366 New Jobs and more than $91.3 million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 16 grant requests to local governments totaling $4,511,075, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 530 jobs, 164 of which were previously announced.
Drywall Manufacturer to Expand with a $5 Million Investment in Monroe
Hamilton Drywall Products, a manufacturer of drywall finishing products, will create 34 new jobs in Union County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $5 million to locate a regional headquarters and production facility in Monroe.
Governor Cooper Announces UPS Will Launch 592-Job Expansion in North Carolina
UPS, the multinational package delivery and supply-chain management company, will undertake a significant expansion to its North Carolina presence with the addition of 592 jobs in Guilford and Alamance counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
International Snack Food Company to Invest $24 Million in Kings Mountain
Benestar Brands, an international snack food manufacturer, will create 129 jobs in Cleveland County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $24 million to establish a new production facility in Kings Mountain.
Adventure Gear Manufacturer to Invest $1 Million in Old Fort
Triple Aught Design, a US-based adventure gear company, will create 70 new jobs in McDowell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The manufacturer will invest $1 million to build and operate a cutting-edge apparel and gear production facility and experience center in Old Fort.
Long-running Technology Grant Program to Focus on Jobs Creation and Promoting Innovation for COVID Recovery
Applications are now being accepted for a new round of grantmaking from the One North Carolina Small Business Program, a key source of capital for North Carolina’s technology companies. The program, administered by the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology, & Innovation (Board) and the
North Carolina’s August County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in August. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 11.6 percent, while Camden and Watauga Counties each had the lowest at 4.6 percent.
Governor Cooper Announces Merchants Distributors Will Expand and Create 111 Jobs in Hickory
Merchants Distributors, LLC, a wholesale grocery distributor founded in Hickory in 1931, will invest $120 million to expand its services and operations, creating 111 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
NC Commerce News
- Governor Cooper announces Grants to Rural Communities to attract 366 New Jobs and more than $91.3 million in Private Investment
- Plastics Manufacturer Selects Catawba County for New Operations at Upgraded Facility in Newton
- Drywall Manufacturer to Expand with a $5 Million Investment in Monroe
- International Snack Food Company to Invest $24 Million in Kings Mountain
- Governor Cooper Announces UPS Will Launch 592-Job Expansion in North Carolina
