Press Releases

North Carolina's February Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate was 5.1 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from January’s revised rate.  The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.7 percent.

New Apprenticeship Program Offers Opportunity for Military Veterans with Medical Backgrounds

A new apprenticeship program will train apprentices, and veterans in particular, for high-paying clinical research careers.

Governor Cooper Announces New Jobs in McDowell County

N.C. - Two employers plan to create 118 new jobs in McDowell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced March 21.

North Carolina's January County and Area Employment Figures Released

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2016 NC Main Street Award Winners Announced

Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland and Executive Director of Economic Development Susan Fleetwood presented awards last evening to 15 North Carolina Main Street program participants. The N.C.

N.C. Main Street Champions Honored

Main Street Champions, individuals who work and advocate for downtown revitalization across the state were recognized for their commitment this morning at an awards ceremony breakfast in Shelby. Thirty-six individuals received honors for their contributions in 2016.

Employer-Led Career Plans Certified by NCWorks Commission

The NCWorks Commission has approved and endorsed five new regional plans to help people prepare and train for work.

North Carolina's January Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate was 5.3 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from December’s revised rate.  The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.8 percent.

Downtown Revitalization Strategies To Be Highlighted at N.C. Main Street Conference

The state’s largest conference focused on bringing new vitality to downtown business districts will open in Shelby tomorrow (March 14).

Governor Cooper Announces 200 Plus Job Expansion by Alevo in Cabarrus County

Company Will Invest $251 Million in Additional Manufacturing Operations and Gridbank™ Deployment