Press Releases
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.
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
NC Commerce News
- Filtration Supplier to Invest $26 Million in Hickory
- Leading Pressure Pipe Company to Create 44 Jobs in Columbus County at New Manufacturing Facility
- North Carolina’s February County and Area Employment Figures Released
- Automotive Exhaust Maker to Add 96 New Jobs in Wayne County
- High-Performance Automotive Parts Manufacturer Selects Stanly County for New Industrial Plant
