Press Releases

Governor Cooper announces 65 new jobs with Mountaire Farms in Scotland County

Poultry producer will invest nearly $44 million, pay new workers an average of $51,000

North Carolina's December Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate was 5.1 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from November’s revised rate.  The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.7 percent.

Gov. Cooper Recommends Eight Western N.C. Projects for ARC Funding

r Roy Cooper has recommended eight community and regional projects in Western North Carolina for Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding. The recommendations total more than $3 million in ARC funds.  

Cooper Names Cabinet Secretaries to Lead Commerce, Administration

More cabinet leaders to be named later this week

Governor McCrory Announces Kaco USA to Create 100 Jobs in Lincoln County

Expansion in operations will bring $8.4 million investment

North Carolina's November County and Area Employment Figures Released

igh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 66 of North Carolina’s counties in November, decreased in 23, and remained unchanged in 11.

Governor McCrory Announces GKN Driveline to Expand, Creating 302 New Jobs

Automotive components maker will invest $179 million at four facilities

Governor McCrory Announces New Craft Distillery Selects Lenoir County

Social Beverage Company, LLC will create 34 jobs

North Carolina's November Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was 5.0 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from October’s revised rate.  The national rate decreased 0.3 of a percentage point to 4.6 percent.

Governor McCrory Announces Home Elevator and Lift Products to Bring 22 Jobs to Greene County

Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced the expansion of Home Elevator & Lift Products LLC in Greene County.