Press Releases
Industrial Textile Manufacturer to Invest $4.5 Million in Mount Airy
Texwipe, a global manufacturer of contamination control supplies, will create 33 new jobs in Surry County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $4.5 million to locate a manufacturing facility in Mount Airy.
Governor Cooper Announces Plan for 800 Jobs in Asheville as Pratt & Whitney Selects North Carolina for Major Facility
Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX) plans to invest approximately $650 million and create 800 jobs through 2027 in Asheville, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Honors Achievements in Workforce Development
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that a coding education initiative, an auto repair and tire shop, and four individual North Carolinians have won NCWorks Awards of Distinction.
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.
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.
NC Commerce News
- Secretary Sanders Begins Commerce Service Focusing on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Inclusion
- Governor Cooper announces Grants to Rural Communities to attract 375 New Jobs and more than $60 million in private investment
- Forklift Manufacturer to Expand in Kinston
- North Carolina Coronavirus Grants Awarded to 34 Communities
- Cardinal Foods Doubles Workforce in Pender County
