Press Releases

AIG to Create 230 Jobs in Mecklenburg County

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High Tech Israeli Textile Manufacturer to Expand in Person County

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Assembly Systems Manufacturer to Create 38 High-Paying Jobs in Iredell County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Weber Screwdriving Systems Incorporated will locate its manufacturing operations in Iredell County.  The company plans to create 38 high-paying jobs and invest more than $2.3 million over the ne

N.C. Board of Science & Technology Releases 2013 Tracking Innovation Report

Report Paints a Picture of Opportunities and Challenges

Governor McCrory Announces Appointments to the Rural Infrastructure Authority

, NC -  The Office of Governor Pat McCrory has announced the following appointments:
 
Rural Infrastructure Authority
 
Governor Pat McCrory's appointees

Food Manufacturer to Create 57 Jobs in Pitt County

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration, LLC will open a manufacturing facility in Pitt County.  The company intends to create up to 57 jobs and invest more than $12 million over the next thre

NC Commerce Secretary Decker Completes Listening Tour Across North Carolina

Economic Development Leaders Begin to Develop Strategic Plan from Statewide Input

Biofuels Manufacturer to Create 65 Jobs in Sampson County

Raleigh, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Biochemtex will be locating its new cellulosic biofuels production operations in Sampson County.  The company and its partners plan to create 65 new jobs and invest approximately $200

COMMERCE ISSUES 2014 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TIER RANKINGS

13 Counties Will Change Tiers Next Year

Governor McCrory Visits Asheville for Groundbreaking of New GE Aviation Facility

le, NC - Governor Pat McCrory congratulated GE Aviation today at a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the company’s new $125 million advanced composites factory near Asheville in Buncombe County.  GE is a global leader in jet engine and aircraft system production.