Press Releases

Governor McCrory Celebrates Record Visitor Spending and Impact of North Carolina's Tourism Industry

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina tourism industry generated record visitor spending in 2013. The $20.2 billion in domestic visitor spending represents a 4.1 percent increase over 2012.
 

Automotive Components Manufacturer Expansion Brings 63 Good-Paying Jobs to Buncombe County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C.

Woman-Owned Government Contracting Company to Create 60 New Jobs in Currituck County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Government Contracting Specialists, Inc.

India-Based Textile Company to Create 84 Jobs in Rockingham County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Shri Govindaraja (SGR) Textiles will be locating its textile operations in Rockingham County. The company plans to invest more than $40 million and create 84 jobs over the next two years in Eden.

North Carolina Welcomes Annual Conference of the Southeastern United States -- Canadian Provinces Alliance

Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker is proud to welcome the annual Southeastern U.S. – Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS-CP) conference to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Red Ventures Continues Expansion in Mecklenburg County

Company to create 580 jobs in Charlotte as part of long-term growth strategy.

Plastic Film Manufacturer to Expand in Martin County

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Syfan Manufacturing, Inc.

Global Biotechnology Company Novozymes to Expand in Wake County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Novozymes will expand its North Carolina presence by adding a new bioagriculture research and development facility in Wake County.

Foodservice Manufacturer Bringing 100 New Jobs to Alamance County

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Cambro Manufacturing Company is locating its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Alamance County.  The company plans to create 100 jobs and invest more than $30.4 million over the next three years

Edenton, Tarboro Named Official Retirement Communities

IGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today that Tarboro and Edenton have been designated Certified Retirement Communities.