Press Releases

Governor McCrory Designates November 2-6 State Apprenticeship Week

North Carolina is committed to helping businesses prosper and workers grow stronger through the use of apprenticeship programs, according to a proclamation signed by Governor Pat McCrory announcing November 2-6 as National and State Apprenticeship Week.

Laurinburg & Reidsville Named Official Retirement Communities

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Commerce announced today that Laurinburg and Reidsville are officially designated N.C. Certified Retirement Communities.

North Carolina's September County and Area Employment Figures Released

RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina's counties in September. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.2 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 4.0 percent.

Expansion by Fidelity Investments to Create 600 Jobs in Durham County

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E.

North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Nearly $3.83 Million in Funding Requests

Grants and loans support 272 new jobs statewide

North Carolina's September Employment Figures Released

RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 5.8 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 5.1 percent.

Governor McCrory Announces 450 Jobs for Davie County

Ashley Furniture Will Invest $8.7 Million in Expansion Project

Top-Tier Automotive Supplier to Expand in Lee County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C.

Governor McCrory Signs NC Competes Jobs Plan

Measure is first bill signed after General Assembly’s adjournment

N.C. Main Street Center Creates Jobs Through Vibrant Downtowns

2014-15 Program Created 662 Jobs, 291 Businesses and $131.5 M in Investments