News

Welcome to the N.C. Department of Commerce News Center. You'll find the latest information on community and economic development in our state right here, plus resources for journalists covering our agency

Media Contacts

If you are a journalist or other media professional needing additional information, contact:

David Rhoades
Communications Director
(919) 814-4611 | drhoades@nccommerce.com

Patrice Bethea
Deputy Communications Director
(919) 814-4612 | patrice.bethea@nccommerce.com

Latest News

Business Nov 24, 2020

The Clorox Company to Create 158 High-Paying Jobs in Durham

Workforce Nov 20, 2020

North Carolina’s October Employment Figures Released

Business Nov 12, 2020

Medical Product Maker to Relocate Headquarters & Operations to Edgecombe County

Business Nov 9, 2020

Wood Products Company Selects Scotland County for Production Facility

Full List of News Stories

Featured News

Clean Energy Workforce Report

Commerce has published a new assessment of the state's workforce with regard to the clean energy and clean technology industries.

Read the Report

Economic Development Strategic Plan

We are developing a new road map to guide state and local leaders in N.C., with help from the UNC School of Government.

2020 County Tiers

Seven counties changed tier designations in 2020.

Current Initiatives

Review high-impact programs on our agenda, recently announced plans, and upcoming public hearing or public comment periods

Events

See meetings or events coming up on Commerce's calendar, such as boards and commissions like the NCWorks Commission or the Board of Science, Technology, & Innovation.

The LEAD Feed

Valuable insights on the state’s economy from our Labor & Economic Analysis team's popular blog

SYNC Newsletter Archive

Past issues of SYNC, our electronic newsletter for local government officials, private-sector allies, state policy makers, and anyone interested in economic development in North Carolina.

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