Press Releases
Rural Communities receive State Infrastructure Grants to Attract 225 New Jobs and More Than $82 million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 17 grant requests to local governments totaling $5,535,271, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 436 jobs, 211 of which were previously announced.
Leading Gene Therapy Company to Invest Over $100 Million in Sanford
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Audentes Therapeutics, a genetic medicines company, will create 209 new jobs in Lee County, investing $109 million to locate a manufacturing facility in Sanford.
Fence Maker to Invest $1 Million in Edenton
Nebraska Plastics, Inc, a vinyl fence manufacturer, will create 22 new jobs in Chowan County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $1 million into a manufacturing facility in Edenton.
Concrete Manufacturer to Create 55 Jobs in Edgecombe County
Armorock, LLC, the world’s largest manufacture of polymer concrete structures, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Edgecombe County, creating 55 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Insurance Company to Expand Operations in Wayne County Creating 83 Jobs
Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company, a national provider of commercial insurance products, will create 83 jobs as it expands its Wayne County headquarters, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $11.8 million in Goldsboro.
Governor Cooper Leads Roundtable on Economic Growth and North Carolina’s Growing Workforce Initiatives
Today, Governor Roy Cooper met with business leaders, workforce development representatives, and local community colleges and university administrators to discuss economic development in North Carolina. Governor Cooper and his office have recruited and announced more than 62,000 jobs.
North Carolina’s December County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 45 of North Carolina’s counties in December, increased in 25, and remained unchanged in 30. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 9.7 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.5 percent.
N.C. Governor’s Award Honors Six Companies for Exporting
Today, six North Carolina manufacturers received 2019 Governor’s Export Awards in a ceremony highlighting their growing sales success in international markets. These manufacturers make everything from cosmetics to heavy-duty plastic waste containers.
The Nation's Largest Statewide Downtown Revitalization Conference to Convene in North Carolina
Community and economic development leaders from across the state will gather for the 2020 North Carolina Main Street Conference March 10-12.
The 2019 Film Production Season Finished Strong in North Carolina
North Carolina wrapped up 2019 with production companies spending more than $167 million in direct in-state expenses, the most money spent on television and film projects in the last five years.
NC Commerce News
- Rural Communities receive State Infrastructure Grants to Attract 225 New Jobs and More Than $82 million in Private Investment
- Leading Gene Therapy Company to Invest Over $100 Million in Sanford
- Insurance Company to Expand Operations in Wayne County Creating 83 Jobs
- Concrete Manufacturer to Create 55 Jobs in Edgecombe County
- Fence Maker to Invest $1 Million in Edenton
