Press Releases

Federal Grant to Help Expand North Carolina Apprenticeship Program

North Carolina will bolster its investments in business growth and the skills of young adults by expanding apprenticeship programs across the state.

North Carolina Jumps to No. 5 in CNBC’s ‘Top States for Business’ Rankings

State vaults ahead four slots over previous year

Relias Learning Expansion to Create Over 450 Jobs in Cary

Cary, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Relias Learning LLC will add more than 450 jobs over the coming five years in Wake County.

North Carolina Jumps to No. 5 in CNBC's 'Top States for Business' Rankings

North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E.

Newton Awarded Funds for Small Business Development

$69,316 from N.C. Commerce’s Main Street Solutions Fund will support downtown job growth

Valdese Awarded Funds for Small Business Development

$175,000 from N.C. Commerce’s Main Street Solutions Fund will support downtown job growth

B&G Foods Snacks to Expand Operations and Increase Workforce in Yadkin County

Consumer Foods Leader Launches $7.6 Million Expansion

North Carolina Extends a Wi-Fi Welcome to Visitors

State welcome centers now offer free wireless internet service

Expansion by TekTone® Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc. Will Create 35 Jobs in Macon County

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that TekTone® Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc. will create 35 jobs over the next five years as it expands operations in Macon County.

North Carolina's May County and Area Employment Figures Released

— Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in May and remained unchanged in two.