Press Releases

Governor Perdue Lauds Economic Boost From 'Hunger Games'

Gov. Bev Perdue said today that the state stands to win big with the March 23 opening of “The Hunger Games” as movie-driven tourism generates a dividend on top of the economic boost from the production, which was shot entirely in North Carolina.

State Tourism Office and Time Warner Cable Media Partner to Increase Tourism Across the State

Popular North Carolina Destinations Promoted on Travel On Demand

Aerocrine to Add 45 Jobs in Wake County

State Grant Helps Company Locate North American Headquarters in Morrisville

N.C. Energy Efficiency Alliance Wins EPA Award For Excellence in ENERGY STAR® Promotion

In recognition of its effective consumer education and outreach efforts promoting energy-efficient homes, the North Carolina Energy Efficiency Alliance has won the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2012 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence.

State Tourism Office Expects Economic Boost From ‘Hunger Games’ Fans

Travel Spending Will Add to the Total Filmmakers Spent in NC

State Tourism Office Expects Economic Boost From 'Hunger Games' Fans

, N.C. — North Carolina is poised to reap major dividends from tourism with the March 23 opening of “The Hunger Games,” the highest-profile movie ever made in the state.

Ameridial to Add 195 Jobs in Rutherford County

State Grant Helps Company Expand in Spindale

Defense Spending Increased 13 Percent in North Carolina During Fiscal Year 2011

Military and Defense Industries Continue to Grow, Create Jobs

N.C. Tourism Office Launches New Marketing Campaign

Message to focus on uniquely North Carolina experiences

North Carolina Elevates to 4th Place in Site Selection Governor’s Cup

State Ranks #1 in the South Atlantic