Press Releases
Expansion of Carteret County Boatbuilder Brings 38 New Jobs
Correct Craft, a Florida company that recently completed an acquisition of Beaufort-based Parker Boats, will create 38 new jobs in an expansion at its Carteret County manufacturing facility.
North Carolina’s February Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, remaining unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5 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 14.2 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.2 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases.
North Carolina’s January Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, remaining unchanged from December’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.6 percent.
NCWorks Commission approves four-year workforce plan for state
The NCWorks Commission, North Carolina’s workforce development board, today released a new plan that outlines the state’s workforce development strategy over the next four years.
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.
NC Commerce News
- Governor Cooper Announces Merchants Distributors Will Expand and Create 111 Jobs in Hickory
- North Carolina’s August County and Area Employment Figures Released
- Air Filtration Manufacturer to Expand in Beaufort County Creating 39 Jobs
- Governor Cooper Proclaims North Carolina Manufacturing Week
- North Carolina Department of Commerce Invites Public Input on Fair Housing Issues
