Press Releases

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Fifth 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 eight grants or loans totaling $9 million with the commitment of more than 220 new jobs. 

CS Carolina Doubling its Workforce in Alamance County

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that CS Carolina, Inc. is expanding operations in Alamance County.  The company plans to create 22 new jobs and invest $7.3 million over the next three years in Burlington.
 

Governor McCrory applauds N.C. Commission on Workforce Development for Skills Gap Report

Raleigh, N.C.

Canadian Tissue Manufacturer Opening New Facility in Scotland County

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Cascades Tissue Group will open a new manufacturing facility in Scotland County.  The company plans to create 68 new jobs and invest $62 million during the next three years in Wagram.

Harris Teeter to Expand Existing Distribution Center in Union County

Expansion to create more than 40 jobs

Tourism Spending In North Carolina Reaches New Record

State Spending by Domestic Visitors Jumps to Record $20 Billion

High School Students Officially Join Apprenticeship Programs

More than 30 students across North Carolina took new steps in their future careers by formally joining Registered Apprenticeships this week.

Plastics Manufacturer Expansion in Transylvania County Will Deliver 80 New Jobs

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Sigma Plastics Group will restore the former Excelsior Rosman plant in Transylvania County and create 80 new jobs under the newly formed New Excelsior Incorporated.

North Carolina Industrial Commission's New Fraud Alerting Tool Results in Criminal Charges Against Employers for Failure to Have Insurance

A new fraud alerting tool recently installed by the North Carolina Industrial Commission has led to criminal charges being filed against North Carolina employers who failed to maintain workers’ compensation insurance.

NC TOWER Now On Line; New Tool Will Allow Tracking of Post-Graduation Data in North Carolina

Raleigh NC- The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Labor and Economic Analysis Division (LEAD) launched a powerful online resource today called NC TOWER (Tool for Online Workforce and Education Reporting).