Press Releases

Grants for Hurricane Matthew Recovery Projects Awarded to North Carolina Communities

A new series of state grants will help improve drainage, repair sewer systems, and replace waterlines in several communities hit hard by Hurricane Matthew, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today.

North Carolina's April County and Area Employment Figures Released

igh, N.C.

Medical Device Company to Create 40 Jobs in Caldwell County

Adhezion Biomedical plans $3.5 million expansion in Hudson

Governor Cooper Announces Borealis Compounds Will Operate New Plant in Alexander County

Automotive supplier will create 37 jobs in Taylorsville

North Carolina's April Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate was 4.7 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from March’s revised rate.  The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 percent.

Governor Cooper Announces 550-Job Expansion by AXA in Mecklenburg County

Company Will Invest $18 Million to Expand Charlotte Operations

Governor Cooper Announces 1,200-Job Expansion by Credit Suisse in Wake County

Company Will Invest $70.5 Million in Expanded RTP Operations

Record Visitor Spending in North Carolina Highlights Tourism Week

, N.C. - North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Anthony M. Copeland announced today that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2016 with a total of $22.9 billion, a 4.3 percent increase from 2015.

North Carolina's March County and Area Employment Figures Released

igh, N.C.

North Carolina's March Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted March unemployment rate was 4.9 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from February’s revised rate.  The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 4.5 percent.