Press Releases

Rural Infrastructure Authority Joins Golden LEAF in Announcing $35M in Grants

Grants will provide needed infrastructure to help attract industry to major NC sites

Governor McCrory Announces Citrix to Add 400 Jobs in Wake County

Global software company will invest $5 million in Raleigh

Governor McCrory Announces Grants Supporting 1,183 New Jobs

Infrastructure Grants Total Nearly $8.7 Million

Governor McCrory Announces 550-Job Expansion by INC Research in Wake County

Leading global contract research organization plans to invest $37.9 million

Governor McCrory Announces Total Quality Logistics to Bring 70 Jobs to High Point

Ohio-based frieght brokerage firm to open third NC location

Governor McCrory Announces Textile Industry Innovator Will Bring 610 Jobs to Rutherford County

Taiwan's Everest Textile will invest nearly $19 Million

Commerce Issues 2017 Economic Development Tier Rankings

The North Carolina Department of Commerce released the county tier designations for 2017 today.  The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development.

North Carolina's October County and Area Employment Figures Released

igh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 44 of North Carolina’s counties in October, decreased in 22, and remained unchanged in 34.

Snyder's-Lance to Add 100 Jobs in Mecklenburg County

Snack foods leader will invest $38 million in expanding two Charlotte sites

Elkamet Expansion Brings 25 Jobs to Henderson County

German manufacturer will invest $6.5 million at East Flat Rock facility