Press Releases

2014 U.S. Open Championships Economic Impact Hits Nearly $240 Million in Total Gross Expenditures

, N.C. -  Governor Pat McCrory announced today the positive results of a study measuring the statewide economic impact of the unprecedented back-to-back 2014 U.S. Open and U.S.

Chowan County to Gain 78 New Jobs with Expansion of Jimbo's Jumbos, Inc.

Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Jimbo’s Jumbos, Inc. will expand its operations in Chowan County and create 78 new jobs over the next three years.

Global Packaging to Create 33 New Jobs with Expansion of its Hamlet Site

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Global Packaging will expand its facility in Richmond County. The expansion will create 33 new jobs over the next three years.

Pactiv, LLC Expansion to Bring 59 Jobs to Lenoir County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C.

NCWorks Commission Adopts New Direction for Workforce System

The NCWorks Commission approved a ground-breaking strategic plan today that creates an integrated workforce development system that is responsive to the needs of employers and better prepares workers for North Carolina’s economy.

North Carolina Climbs to No. 4 Ranking in Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup

State Ranks No. 1 in the South Atlantic; Greensboro-High Point Ranks No. 1 Metro Area of its Size

North Carolina Climbs to No. 4 Ranking in Site Selection's Governor's Cup

 Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina jumped to fourth place among all states in Site Selection magazine’s 2014 Governor’s Cup, a closely-watched ranking of economic development success.  North Carolina moved up three spots as compared to last year’s ranking.

Scott Safety Expansion Will Create 67 New Jobs in Union County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Scott Technologies, Inc. will be investing in growth of its Scott Safety headquarters in Union County, NC.

RAUMEDIC, Inc. to Establish U.S. Production Facility and Headquarters in Henderson County and Create 138 New Jobs

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that RAUMEDIC, Inc. will be locating its first U.S.

New Medical Fee Schedule Expected to Save an Estimated $27 Million in Annual Workers' Compensation Costs

, N.C. - The North Carolina Industrial Commission announced today the approval of three administrative rules which significantly revise its Medical Fee Schedule.