Press Releases
NCWorks Commission approves new energy pathway, certifies centers
The NCWorks Commission gave formal approval to the state’s first Energy Career Pathway during its quarterly meeting on Aug. 7, held at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont in Charlotte.
Governor Cooper Announces 600 New Jobs as Xerox Selects Wake County for a New Center of Excellence
Xerox (NYSE: XRX), a Fortune 500 technology company, will build a new Center of Excellence in Cary, creating 600 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $18.4 million in Wake County.
High-Tech Communications System Manufacturer Expands in Pasquotank County
Telephonics Corporation, a communication system company, will create 75 jobs as it expands its operations in Pasquotank County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $5.5 million in a new facility, located in Elizabeth City.
North Carolina’s June County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 97 of North Carolina’s counties in June and decreased in three. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.4 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.4 percent.
Public Comment Sought on Revised Criteria for Job Maintenance and Capital Development Fund Program
Public comments are being accepted through August 19 on proposed amendments to the Criteria for Operation and Implementation of the Job Maintenance and Capital Development Fund program.
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer Merck Selects Durham and Wilson Counties for New Projects
Merck (NYSE: MRK), a leading global biopharmaceutical company, will invest more than $650 million and create more than 400 jobs in North Carolina, building a new production facility at its Maurice R.
Tire Distributor to Invest $2.7 million in Columbus County Expansion
Black’s Tire Service, Inc, a tire distributor and service company will create 26 jobs as it expands its operations in Columbus County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $2.7 million to expand their current distribution center, located in Whiteville.
Governor Cooper Announces More Funding for Temporary Jobs for Hurricane Florence Recovery
Governor Cooper announced additional federal funding is now available for the temporary employment program that helps North Carolinians get back to work in areas affected by Hurricane Florence.
North Carolina’s June Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, remaining unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.7 percent.
More Than 1,700 Finish Line Grants Help Students Complete Their Workforce Training, Governor Cooper Announces on One-Year Anniversary of Program
Today, one year since the creation of the Finish
NC Commerce News
- Governor Cooper Announces $4 Million in Rural Infrastructure Grants
- Design Firm Michael Aram, Inc. to Create 118 Jobs with New Logistics Operation in Wayne County
- Greek Battery Manufacturer to Invest $6.5 Million in Guilford County for their First North American Operation
- Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer Merck Expands Again in Wilson County with $57 Million Investment
- Little Leaf Farms Will Create 100 Jobs and Build High-Tech Greenhouse Complex in Yancey County
