Press Releases

North Carolina Rural Economic Development Division Now Accepting Applications for Competitive Grant Program for Rural Communities

$1.75 million in Potential Grants For Underserved and Limited Resource Communities

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Seventh Round of Grants

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved four grants or loans totaling more than $1.8 million with the commitment of more than 150 new jobs. 

Linamar Expanding its Buncombe County Facility

, N.C.

Gordon Food Service to Build Distribution Center in Cabarrus County

and Create 275 New Jobs

DuPont Expansion to Bring 18 New Jobs to Lenoir County

Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that E.I.

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Sixth Round of Grants

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved seven grants or loans totaling more than $2.5 million with the commitment of nearly 650 new jobs. 

Governor McCrory Opens New NCWorks Career Center

Wake County center tasked with connecting employers with job seekers

Award Winners Named for Excellence in Workforce Development

oro, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory announced the 2014 recipients of the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development today. Two companies and four North Carolinians will receive the recognition tonight in Greensboro.

N.C. Main Street Center Creates Jobs and Revitalizes Downtowns

2013-14 Program Created 1,011 Jobs, 253 Businesses and $108(m) in Investments

Under the Dome to Remain in North Carolina for Third Season


CBS Television Studios officials have notified the North Carolina Film Office that they intend to remain in North Carolina for filming of “Under the Dome’s” third season. The news came shortly after the CBS Television Network announced it had renewed the hit summer series.