Press Releases
Greenhouse Operation to Invest $21 Million in Henderson County
BrightFarms, a packaged salads company, will create 54 jobs in Henderson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $21 million to operate a hydroponic greenhouse in the Etowah community of Henderson County.
Governor Cooper Honors Excellence in Workforce Development
Four North Carolinians have won NCWorks Awards of Distinction for outstanding accomplishments and contributions related to workforce development.
Technology Company to Add 430 New Jobs in Mecklenburg County
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE: MSFT), a technology company, will create 430 new jobs in Mecklenburg County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $23 million to expand their operations in Charlotte.
North Carolina’s September Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.5 percent.
Industrial Hemp Processor Locates in Columbus County with $3.4 Million Investment
Carolina Botanicals, a company formed to process industrial hemp, will create 30 jobs as it establishes operations in Columbus County, North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. The company will invest $3.46 million in its new facility, located in Tabor City.
Rural Communities Receive State Infrastructure Grants to Attract 449 New Jobs and More Than $262 million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 24 grant requests to local governments totaling $7,799,500, N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 1,312 jobs, 863 of which were previously announced.
Textile Manufacturer to Invest $5 Million in Eden
Gildan Yarns, a yarn-spinning company, will create 85 jobs in Rockingham County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest approximately $5 million to revamp and operate a new yarn spinning mill in Eden.
Aerospace Company to Invest $2.7 Million in Butner
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., a global aerospace company, will create 126 new jobs in Granville County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The manufacturer will invest $2.7 million to expand their facility in Butner.
North Carolina’s August County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 26 of North Carolina’s counties in August, decreased in 40, and remained unchanged in 34. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.5 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.3 percent.
Pallet Manufacturer to Invest $3.1 Million in Dunn
Pallet Consultants of North Carolina, a manufacturer and distributor of pallets, will create 50 new jobs in Harnett County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $3.1 million to establish a new plant in Dunn.
NC Commerce News
- North Carolina’s April Employment Figures Released
- Charlotte Pipe Awarded Grant from Job Maintenance and Capital Development Fund for Stanly County Facility
- March 2020 Monthly Unemployment Insurance Claims Now Available
- North Carolina’s March County and Area Employment Figures Released
- Aerospace Company to Invest $2.3 Million in Murphy
