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Herbalife Expansion in Forsyth County Will Create More Than 300 New Jobs

Raleigh, N.C.— Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that Herbalife Ltd. will be expanding in Forsyth County.

Governor McCrory Announces 200 New Jobs in Alamance County

European Grocery Giant Lidl to Invest $125 million to Establish New Regional Headquarters & Distribution Center in Graham

Metal Works Mfg. Co. Expands in Cleveland County

The Move Will Create 86 New Jobs

National Spinning Company Bringing 50 New Jobs to Duplin County With Expansion

, N.C.— Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that National Spinning Co., Inc. will be expanding its facilities in North Carolina and creating 50 new jobs over the next three years.

Expansion of White Oak Carpet Mills, LLC to Bring 40 New Jobs to Rutherford County

Raleigh, N.C.— Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that White Oak Carpet Mills, LLC, a division of CAP Carpet, Inc.

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.