Press Releases

O'Neil Digital Solutions, LLC to Bring 250 New Jobs to Union County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that O’Neil Digital Solutions, LLC will open a new facility in Union County and create 250 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. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 16 grants or loans totaling more than $4.7 million with the commitment of 392 new jobs. 

CBC AMERICAS, Corporation to Locate US Headquarters in Cary; Distribution Center in Mebane

Total of 101 New Jobs to Be Created

North Carolina Communities Receive National Main Street Accreditation for 2015

The National Main Street Center®, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation has accredited 35 North Carolina communities for meeting performance standards. This year marks a 26% increase in communities that achieved accreditation.

Reliance Packaging, LLC Expansion to Bring 48 New Jobs to Moore 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 Reliance Packaging, LLC will expand its operations in Moore County and create 48 new jobs over the next three years.

Film & Entertainment Grant Recipients Named

igh, N.C.- North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three productions will receive funds from the newly established North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant.

City of Brevard Awarded $200,000 for Downtown Renewal Project

The N.C.

Innovation Grants for 13 North Carolina Businesses Total Nearly $611,000

Raleigh, N.C. -New innovation grants will assist 13 North Carolina companies in bringing new, cutting-edge products to the marketplace.  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E.

North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Statement on SB326

, N.C.—North Carolina Secretary of Commerce John E. Skvarla, III has issued the following statement regarding SB 326 “Increase JDIG Program Funding” which was passed by the North Carolina Senate earlier today. The bill has been sent to the North Carolina House for consideration.

North Carolina's Main Street Conference Underway with Record Attendance

Morganton, N.C.The Department of Commerce’s NC Main Street Center is hosting its annual N.C. Main Street Conference March 18-20 in Morganton.  This year’s participation exceeds 530 people making it the most attended in the conference’s 14-year history.