Press Releases

North Carolina's Exports Boom in First Half of 2013

, NC - The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) reports North Carolina merchandise exports increased 6 percent in the first half of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, growing from $14.1 billion to $14.8 billion.
 

New N.C. Small Town Main Street Communities Selected

The N.C. Department of Commerce announced today that six new communities have been chosen to participate in the Office of Urban Development’s 2013 Small Town Main Street program.

Commerce Working with N.C. Rural Center to Develop Transition Plan

The N.C. Department of Commerce is currently meeting with board members and staff from the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center and the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) to develop a seamless transition plan for the existing Rural Center programs and grants.

HSM to Expand in Catawba County

Company to create 162 jobs and invest more than $3.3 million

N.C. Department of Commerce Launches New Job-Search Website

The N.C. Department of Commerce has launched a new job-search website helping talented job seekers and employers connect with each other.

Automotive Parts Manufacturer to Expand in Henderson County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.

Syngenta to Expand in Durham County

Agribusiness Company to create 150 new jobs

Food Packaging Company to Expand Facilities in Lenoir and Iredell Counties

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Pactiv, LLC will expand manufacturing facilities in Lenoir and Iredell counties.  The company plans to create 77 jobs in the two counties and invest more than $9 million in Kinston and Mooresville.

Wright Foods to Expand in Montgomery County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Wright Foods will be expanding its food processing and packaging operation in Montgomery County.  The company plans to create 505 new jobs and invest $53 million over the next five years in Troy.

GE Aviation to Expand in North Carolina

Facilities expanding in Asheville, Durham, West Jefferson and Wilmington