Press Releases

Jacob Holm Industries to Expand in Buncombe County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Jacob Holm Industries, a global nonwoven manufacturing company, will expand its operations in Buncombe County.  The company plans to create 66 new jobs with a minimum qualifying investment of more than

Fan Manufacturer Expansion Brings 184 Jobs to Cleveland County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Greenheck Fan Corporation, a leading manufacturer of air movement and control equipment, will expand its operations in Cleveland County.  The company plans to create 184 new jobs and invest $30 million

Nonwoven Manufacturer to Create 72 New Jobs in Davidson County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Custom Nonwoven, Inc., a global producer of polyester staple fiber, will locate a new manufacturing facility in Davidson County.  The company plans to create 72 jobs and invest more than $12.8 million

Pharmaceutical Manufacturer to Create 100 Jobs in Durham County

McCrory: “North Carolina is recognized around the world for our bioscience and cutting-edge pharmaceutical companies”

Governor McCrory Supports N.C. Manufacturing with Visit to LEE Industries

Upholstered furniture manufacturer creates more than 75 jobs in Catawba County

Commerce Helps Homeless Vets Find Jobs, Health Services

The N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions will participate in a Stand Down in Durham on Friday, September 20, 2013 to help homeless veterans find employment and obtain needed medical, dental, lifestyle services.

DES Makes Organizational Changes to Enhance Efficiency

The Division of Employment Security’s (DES) Assistant Secretary, Dale Folwell, announced that the Division will merge two units to provide more accuracy, timeliness and quality to all aspects of the Division. DES, a division of the N.C.

Absorbent Hygiene Products Manufacturer to Locate North American Operations Center in Pitt County

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Mitchell to Lead Rural Economic Development Division

Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Dr. Patricia Mitchell will become the Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development at the N.C. Department of Commerce. 

Eden Named Official Retirement Community

The N.C. Department of Commerce announced today that Eden has been designated as a N.C. Certified Retirement Community.  The N.C. General Assembly established the program in 2008 to designate communities that offer unprecedented quality of living that is desirable to retirees.