Press Releases

North Carolina Commerce Announces New Film & Entertainment Grant Recipients

igh, N.C. - N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three productions will receive funds from the North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant.


N.C.'s New Branding Effort Promotes Assets, Better Competition for Business and Visitors

New Look Unifies Messaging and Reflects State’s Pride, Growth and Opportunity

Initial Class of Downtown Associate Community Participants Chosen

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Telecommunications Carriers Extending Broadband to Underserved North Carolina Communities

North Carolina consumers in less populated areas will receive quicker broadband service thanks, in part, to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Connect America Fund (CAF) and participation from four broadband service provider partners. 

NCWorks Career Centers Give Free Food to Veterans

NCWorks Career Centers’ ongoing support for military veterans seeking employment takes a healthy turn thanks to a new partnership with The Produce Box, a local organization that sells and distributes fresh produce grown by North Carolina farmers.

Mayne Pharma Expands in Pitt County Creating 110 More Jobs

 Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced an expansion by Mayne Pharma at its Greenville site.

Governor McCrory Announces Nearly 700 New Jobs in Johnston County

Novo Nordisk Will Invest More Than $1 Billion in North Carolina

TTI Floor CARE N.A. Opening New Center of Excellence for Marketing & Innovation

Creates 200 New Jobs in Mecklenburg County

Albemarle Corporation Coming to Charlotte

Bringing 120 Jobs For New Corporate Headquarters

Associated Materials Expands in Lenoir County; 72 jobs and $4.5 million Investment in Kinston Facility

Governor Pat McCrory along with Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced Associated Materials, LLC, a manufacturer of residential building products, will expand its Lenoir County manufacturing operations.