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@commerce.nc.gov

Patrice Bethea
Deputy Communications Director
(919) 814-4612 | patrice.bethea@commerce.nc.gov

Also, anyone may submit a formal request to see public records from the agency by contacting the Communications team.

Latest News

Film Aug 11, 2022

North Carolina Awards Film Grants to Five New Projects

Energy Aug 4, 2022

Governor Cooper Addresses NC Offshore Wind Potential at NC TOWERS Taskforce Meeting, Tours Dominion Energy Wind Turbines

Workforce Aug 3, 2022

North Carolina’s June County and Area Employment Figures Released

Workforce Aug 3, 2022

Governor Cooper and U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo Announce Significant Federal Funding to Build Clean Energy Workforce Training Program in North Carolina

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Featured News

Strategic Plan for Economic Development

The First in Talent plan recommends approaches and tactics for the State of North Carolina

Download the strategic plan

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Offshore Wind Taskforce

Governor Cooper's group of experts that's exploring the state's large opportunities with the emerging offshore wind energy industry.

NCTowers | Taskforce Materials, Member List, and Meeting Calendar

Toyota Selects North Carolina

Global auto maker to build electric vehicle battery plant at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite, creating 1,750 jobs

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.

Public Access and Participation Plan

Review our approach to encourage more people to engage in our work in the Department's Public Access and Participation Plan

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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