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More Than 490 New Jobs Announced with Latest Rural Grants


North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 15 grants or loans totaling more than $5 million with the commitment of 491 new jobs. 

Clinton and Elkin Each Awarded Funds for Downtown Revitalization Projects

Raleigh, N.C. --- The N.C. Department of Commerce announced today Main Street Solutions Awards going to the City of Clinton for up to $200,000 and the Town of Elkin in an amount up to $100,000.

North Carolina Apprenticeship Programs Highlighted During U.S. Labor Secretary's Visit

U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas E.

North Carolina Exports Grow By 7% in 2014

NC Growth More Than Double The National Rate

North Carolina Rural Economic Development Division Awards Competitive Grants to Rural Communities

Thirty-nine Grants Awarded to Underserved and Limited Resource Communities

Ecolab Inc. to Expand in Greensboro; Adding 45 New Jobs

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Ecolab Inc. will expand its Kay Chemical Company operations in Greensboro and create 45 new jobs over the next three years.

New Slate of Deputy Commissioners Appointed

, N.C. - North Carolina Industrial Commission Chairman Andrew T. Heath has announced the appointment of seven deputy commissioners.  Chairman Heath has appointed Lori W. Gaines, Melanie Wade Goodwin, Sumit Gupta, Robert Harris, Christopher Loutit, William “Bill” Shipley and Michael Silver.

North Carolina Invests More Than $200,000 in Employee Training

, N.C.-- North Carolina has awarded $205,000 to 26 employers across the state to help them invest in building the skills of their workers. 

White Labs to Open New Facility in Buncombe County and Create 56 New Jobs

Raleigh, N.C. -  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary John Skvarla along with the Economic Development Partnership of NC announced today that White Labs, Inc.

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Building Reuse Grant for Thomasville

North Carolina Commerce Secretary John Skvarla and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved a building reuse grant of $500,000 for the city of Thomasville with the commitment of 40 new jobs.