Press Releases

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.

Mohawk Industries to Expand in Rockingham County and Create 105 New Jobs

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

Asbury Carbons, Inc. Selects North Carolina for New Facility

Will Create 25 New Jobs for Robeson County

North Carolina Receives Site Selection's "Top Competitive State" Award

Rankings highlight the importance of job creation programs like NC Competes

Record Visitor Spending in North Carolina Highlights Tourism Week

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2014 with a total of $21.3 billion,  a 5.4 percent increase over 2013. Additionally, tourism industry supported employment topped 200,000 jobs for the first time. 
 

New Professional Development Program Announced by NC Division of Rural Economic Development

North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development Dr. Patricia Mitchell have announced the creation of the Commerce Fellows/Building Community through Capacity and Knowledge program.

North Carolina Pays off Unemployment Debt to Federal Government

igh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory announced today North Carolina has paid off the unemployment insurance debt owed to the federal government. That debt was as high as $2.8 billion and stood at $2.5 billion when Governor McCrory took office in January 2013. 

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.