Press Releases

NC Commerce Receives $5.25 Million to Create New Program to Train Job Seekers for High-Demand Occupations

More people in North Carolina will receive help preparing for jobs in high-demand occupations, thanks to a $5.25 million federal grant awarded to the state. The money will be used to create and implement a new program called NCWorks Certified Career Pathways.  

Blue Bloodhound, LP to Bring 191 New Jobs to Catawba County

, N.C.— Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Blue Bloodhound, LP is establishing operations in Catawba County and plans to create 191 new jobs over the next three years.

Proto Labs, Inc. Expansion to Add 170 New Jobs in Wake County

, N.C.— Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III  and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Proto Labs, Inc., will be expanding in Wake County and creating 170 new jobs over the next five years.

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Grants


North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Patricia Mitchell announced today that the N.C.

Town of Warrenton Receives Money from Main Street Solutions Fund

North Carolina Commerce announced today that the Town of Warrenton has been awarded up to $50,000 from the Main Street Solutions Fund.

ATI Specialty Materials to Expand in Union County and Add 70 New Jobs 

, N.C.— Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Allegheny Technologies Incorporated will be constructing a new manufacturing facility adjacent to its current site in Union County.

Carolina Nonwovens, LLC Expanding and Doubling Workforce in Catawba County  

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

BlueScope Buildings Expanding in Scotland County; Expansion Adds 115 Jobs

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

Businesses Receive $246,000 to Invest in Workers' Skills

North Carolina employers have received a boost in workforce investments, thanks to a grant program through NCWorks.

Town of Mars Hill Awarded BizConnect Broadband Pilot Grant

North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development Dr. Patricia Mitchell announced today that the Town of Mars Hill has been awarded a grant under the BizConnect Broadband Pilot Grant Program.