Press Releases

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.

Tosaf USA Announces First U.S. Facility in Gaston County Creating 75 New Jobs

, N.C. -  Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that Tosaf USA, Inc. is planning to locate its first U.S.

Winterville Named Official Retirement Community

igh, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Commerce announced today that Winterville has been designated a North Carolina Certified Retirement Community. The N.C.

Overland Contracting Headquarters Means New Jobs for Wake County

Engineering, Procurement and Construction Company Investing in Workforce & Facility

Governor McCrory Announces $640,448 in Innovation Grants for 13 North Carolina Businesses

Raleigh, N.C. -  New innovation grants will assist thirteen North Carolina companies in bringing new, cutting-edge products to the marketplace.

Governor McCrory Thanks Sharon Decker for her Service to North Carolina;

Introduces Next Commerce Secretary

Commerce Issues 2015 Economic Development Tier Rankings

Nine Counties Will Change Tiers Next Year

In Case You Missed It: Forbes' Best States for Business


Note: "North Carolina moves up one spot to third. People have descended on North Carolina for the past decade, and it boasts one of the highest net migration rates in the U.S. Many are chasing jobs.

Cognizant to Open New IT Delivery and Operations Center in Charlotte

Company Will Add 500 Jobs Across NC