Press Releases

ProKidney Selects Guilford County for New Biomanufacturing Facility

ProKidney, Corp., a late clinical-stage cellular therapeutics company focused on chronic kidney disease (CKD), will be establishing a new biomanufacturing facility in Guilford County, potentially creating up to 330 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Announces 173 New Jobs as Auction Direct Selects Granville County

Auction Direct USA, an operator of a network of used vehicle superstores, will expand its operations in North Carolina by locating a new high-volume vehicle reconditioning facility in Granville County, creating 173 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $2.9 milli

North Carolina Department of Commerce Launches ‘TechHubsforNC’ and ‘CHIPSforNC’ Initiatives, Web Pages

Today, the North Carolina Department of Commerce launched two new initiatives and web pages aimed at strategically positioning North Carolina consortia and companies for potential federal designation as Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hub), and for other federal investments enacted

Bosch to Expand with 400 New Jobs and $130 Million Investment in Lincolnton

Bosch will add 400 new jobs in Lincoln County for its power tools business, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company says it will invest $130 million to expand its power tools accessory manufacturing site in the City of Lincolnton.

North Carolina's April County and Area Unemployment Figures Released

Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in April 2023 and increased in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.8 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.4 percent.

Italian Tech Company to Create 300 Jobs in Mecklenburg County as New U.S. Headquarters for EV Charging Operations

alpitronic Americas LLC, a manufacturer of high-power electric vehicle charging stations, will create 300 new jobs in Mecklenburg County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Thirteen Rural Communities Selected for Second Round of Capacity Building Program

Thirteen rural communities from across the state have been selected to participate in the Commerce Department’s program to increase their capacity to plan, implement, and manage economic development programs and opportunities.

Energizer Holdings to Invest $43 Million in Asheboro Operations Expansion

North Carolina’s April Employment Figures Released

The state’s seasonally adjusted April 2023 unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from March’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.4 percent.

Smart Materials Company to Locate U.S. Headquarters to Greensboro

Phase Change Solutions, a manufacturer of products for temperature management, will add 35 new jobs in Guilford County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company’s investment in the new U.S.