Press Releases
Manufacturing Week in North Carolina Highlights Positive Impact to State’s Economy
Yesterday (September 30) marked the start of 'North Carolina Manufacturing Week,’ as proclaimed by Governor Roy Cooper .
Governor Cooper Announces 626 New Jobs in Forsyth County
National General Insurance, a property and casualty insurance company, plans to expand its operations in Winston-Salem to create 626 jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Announces Up To 1,000 New Jobs in Guilford County
Publix Super Markets, Inc. will build a refrigerated distribution center in Guilford County by the end of 2022 as part of a multiphase project and has plans to create up to 1,000 jobs by 2025, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Record Visitor Spending Reflected in all North Carolina Counties in 2017
Record visitor spending in 2017 was reflected with visitor spending increases in all 100 counties, N.C. Secretary of Commerce Anthony M. Copeland announced today.
Rural Communities Receive State Grants Attracting 73 New Jobs and More than $32 Million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved seven grant requests totaling $1,296,030, N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 153 jobs, 80 of which were previously announced.
Help Available for Small Businesses Hurt by Hurricane Matthew
Up to $11.3 million in forgivable loans is available to small businesses in communities hit by Hurricane Matthew, the N.C. Department of Commerce reminded business owners today.
North Carolina’s July Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from June’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent.
Manufacturer to Add 42 Jobs in Burke County
Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company, North Carolina’s largest recycled paper producer, will open a new plant in Burke County, creating 42 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
New Career Pathways certified at NCWorks Commission meeting in Asheville
Meeting on the campus of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College on Aug. 8, the NCWorks Commission approved new Career Pathways, discussed the connections between education and employer needs, and certified local Career Centers.
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 8.0 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.2 percent.
NC Commerce News
- NCWorks Commission Adopts New Strategic Plan for Building a Job-ready Workforce
- North Carolina’s April Employment Figures Released
- Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer Chooses Cumberland County for First East Coast Location
- Affordable Housing Funds Go to NC Communities Hit Hard by Hurricanes, Governor Cooper Announces
- Window and Door Manufacturer Pella to Bring New Manufacturing Facility, Jobs to Rockingham County
