Press Releases
Governor Cooper Announces 1,200 Jobs in Rowan County
Chewy, an online pet supply retailer, has selected Rowan County for its new fulfillment center, creating 1,200 new jobs and investing $55 million, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will locate in Salisbury, N.C.
NC Announces Plans to Build, Launch NCCareers.org
Thanks to a collaborative effort among various workforce development stakeholders, the State of North Carolina will build and launch a comprehensive, unified system to deliver career information and labor market data to students, workers, business leaders and educators, Governor Roy Cooper announ
Governor Cooper Announces Grant to Protect Lumberton Manufacturer from Future Storms
Governor Roy Cooper today visited Rempac Foam Corporation’s manufacturing facility in Lumberton, where he announced a grant to help protect the business and its jobs from future floods and discussed ongoing efforts to rebuild from Hurricane Florence.
Manufacturer Chooses Brunswick County for New Plant, Jobs
Pacon Manufacturing Corporation, a contract manufacturer, has selected Brunswick County for its new plant, creating 299 new jobs and investing $37.6 million, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will bring manufacturing to Navassa, N.C.
North Carolina’s February County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 99 of North Carolina’s counties in February and increased in one. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 12.5 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.2 percent.
Elizabeth City Awarded Funds for Downtown Revitalization Project
The City of Elizabeth City will receive $200,000 to support a downtown revitalization project from the Main Street Solutions Fund, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today.
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.
NC Commerce News
- 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
- Governor Cooper Announces 749 New Jobs as Clinical Trial Lab Company Expands in Durham County
- Commerce Issues 2020 Economic Development Tier Rankings
