Press Releases

North Carolina's January County and Area Unemployment Figures Released

— Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in January. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 15.5 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 4.5 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases.

Governor McCrory Announces 400 New Jobs as PayPal Comes to Mecklenburg County

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that PayPal, Inc. will open a 400-job global operations center in Charlotte.

Main Street Award Winners In The Spotlight

Goldsboro, N.C.North Carolinians will receive top honors tonight for their focus on downtowns across the state during the N.C.

Braeburn Pharmaceuticals Selects Durham for Manufacturing & Research Facility, Creating 52 Jobs

Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Braeburn Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

North Carolina's January Employment Figures Released

— The state’s seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate was 5.6 percent, remaining unchanged from December’s revised rate.  The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.9 percent.

N.C. Main Street Conference Kicks Off Wednesday

North Carolina’s largest downtown revitalization conference gets underway this Wednesday, March 16th in Goldsboro.  Commerce’s NC Main Street Center will host the three-day conference offering learning sessions, tours, downtown exploration and networking opportunities  with downtown profes

KSM Castings USA Expands Manufacturing Presence in Cleveland County

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that KSM Castings USA is expanding its operations in Cleveland County, creating 80 new jobs during the coming five years.

Uniquetex to Bring 150 Jobs to Cleveland County

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced the arrival of Uniquetex, LLC, Inc. to Cleveland County.

RSI Home Products Will Expand Operations in Richmond County, Creating 175 New Jobs

Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that RSI Home Products Manufacturing, Inc. will expand its North Carolina operations with a new facility in Richmond County that will employ 175 workers.

North Carolina Awards Three Film and Entertainment Grants

igh, N.C. -  N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three productions will receive funds from the North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant program. Each recipient will begin production within the next 60 days.