Press Releases
North Carolina’s February Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from January’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.8 percent.
North Carolina’s January County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in January. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 13.3 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.4 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases.
North Carolina Main Street Champions Honored
North Carolina Main Street Champions will be recognized today for their commitment to downtown improvements and strong communities during a Recognition Ceremony in Salisbury starting at 9:00am (March 14).
N.C. Department of Commerce Announces 2018 N.C. Main Street Award Winners
Fourteen communities will receive awards for excellence in downtown revitalization this evening at the North Carolina Main Street and Small Town Main Street Awards Ceremony. The ceremony began today, Wednesday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m.
North Carolina’s January Employment Figures Released
This press release, first published on March 11, 2019, has been updated to now include the U.S.
24 Communities Chosen to Participate in New Downtown Strong Initiative
Twenty-four communities located in smaller, rural counties across the state were selected by the N.C. Department of Commerce to participate in Downtown Strong, a new initiative of the N.C.
Cancer Therapy Company Cellectis to Establish Manufacturing Operations in North Carolina
Cellectis, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company is planning to create up to 200 jobs as it locates its U.S. commercial-scale manufacturing facility in Wake County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Winning Ingredients for Downtown Development to be Discussed
Community and economic development leaders from across North Carolina will explore how three key ingredients combine to support vibrant downtowns at the 2019 edition of the N.C.
Grants go to Innovative Programs to Connect Workers with In-Demand Job Skills, Gov. Cooper Announces
Six local partnerships across North Carolina have won grants totaling almost $1.5 million to support efforts to connect people with the skills they need to get good-paying jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Establishes New Council to Encourage Entrepreneurship in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has established a North Carolina Entrepreneurial Council to support policies that encourage entrepreneurship, foster economic development, and support sustainable, high-quality jobs.
NC Commerce News
- More Than 1,700 Finish Line Grants Help Students Complete Their Workforce Training, Governor Cooper Announces on One-Year Anniversary of Program
- Global Industrial Company ABB Selects Orange County for Major Expansion
- Goodyear Awarded Grant from Job Maintenance and Capital Development Fund for Cumberland County Facility
- North Carolina’s May County and Area Employment Figures Released
- Governor Cooper Announces Lowe’s Will Locate New Global Technology Center in Charlotte
