Press Releases

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. 

Agility Fuel Systems Creating 149 Jobs in Rowan County at New Regional Headquarters

Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C.

Blue Ridge Paper Products Awarded JMAC Grant to Become More Energy Efficient

939 Jobs Retained by Legislation Signed by Governor McCrory

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Eighth Round of Grants

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 13 grants or loans totaling more than $5.1 million with the commitment of 299 new jobs. 

Shelby and Warrenton Each Awarded $75,000 for Downtown Revitalization Projects

IGH, N.C.---The North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today that the City of Shelby and the Town of Warrenton have been awarded up to $75,000 each from the Main Street Solutions Fund.