Press Releases
North Carolina’s March Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted March unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, remaining unchanged from February’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent.
Manufacturer to Add New Products, 19 Jobs in Anson County Expansion
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, technologies and services, will expand operations in Wadesboro, creating 19 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Rural Communities Receive State Grants Attracting 1,495 New Jobs and Nearly $214 Million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 15 grant requests totaling $6,553,500. N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 1,729 jobs, 234 of which were previously announced.
New Survey Confirms Importance and Future Potential of the Carolina’s Energy Economy
North and South Carolina’s energy sector and the assets that support it are strong contributors to the region’s economy that could benefit from greater stakeholder collaboration and a shared vision for future innovation, according to the results of a new survey published today by the North Caroli
Payment Tech Company to Expand in Forsyth County
The Clearing House Payments Company, LLC, a financial payments company, will expand in Winston-Salem creating 50 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $24.6 million in this expansion.
Governor Cooper Announces LabCorp Will Create 422 New Jobs in Durham County
LabCorp® (NYSE: LH), the global life sciences company known for its world-class clinical laboratory and drug development services, will locate a new operations center in Durham County, creating 422 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Israeli Manufacturer to Add 302 New Jobs in Rockingham County Expansion
Albaad USA, Inc., a multinational manufacturer of wet wipes and other hygiene products will expand its U.S. operations in Reidsville, creating 302 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Pharma Packaging Manufacturer Chooses Wilson for New North American Headquarters and First US Plant
Neopac US, Inc., a global manufacturer of primary packaging for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, chose Wilson County for its first U.S.
North Carolina’s February County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 74 of North Carolina’s counties in February, increased in 10, and remained unchanged in 16. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 14.9 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.5 percent. Eleven of the state’s metro a
New Feature Film Awarded North Carolina Film Grant
Two projects have been awarded North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants to support productions in Wilmington and the High Point area, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
NC Commerce News
- 2018: A Year of Growth, New Jobs and Successful Milestones For Commerce
- State Honors Six N.C. Companies Growing Through Exports
- Furniture Manufacturer Selects Catawba County for New Facility
- North Carolina’s November County and Area Employment Figures Released
- Aviation Company Selects the North Carolina Global TransPark for New Aircraft Paint and Refurbishment Center
