Press Releases

Winners Selected in Brand North Carolina Project

Ideas Will Support Development Efforts for New Statewide Brand

Commerce Promotes Exporting for Small Businesses in Western North Carolina

International Trade Division partners with the Appalachian Regional Commission

GKN Driveline to Create 228 Jobs in Catawba County

Automotive parts manufacturer to invest $113 million for expansion

Plastics Manufacturer to Expand in Henderson County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Elkamet Inc.

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Board Approves Second Round of Grants

N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 18 grants totaling more than $8.1 million.

Surface Application Manufacturer to Create 30 Jobs in McDowell County

igh, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that XO.STEEL, LLC is locating its North Carolina manufacturing operations in McDowell County.  The company plans to create 30 new jobs and invest $350,000 over the next three years in Old Fort.

Help Us Brand North Carolina

Help us brand North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Commerce invites North Carolinians to share ideas and creative expressions demonstrating what North Carolina means to them as the department develops a new brand for marketing the state.

Shopping Bag Manufacturer Coming to Rutherford County

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C.

North Carolina Tourism Trailblazers Receive Winner's Circle Awards at Annual Governor's Conference on Tourism

Governor Pat McCrory and the NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development announced today the recipients of the Winner’s Circle awards, given annually since 2004 to people who have made significant and continuing contributions to the growth and success of North Carolina’s tourism industry.

Defense Manufacturer Expanding in Buncombe County

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Kearfott Corporation is planning to expand its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Buncombe County.