Press Releases

2013 Main Street Award Winners Announced

Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and Assistant Secretary Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that 21 awards will be given to participants in the N.C. Main Street and Small Town Main Street program.

Canadian Automation Company Announces Expansion into North Carolina

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Eclipse Automation Inc.

N.C. Economic Development Board Releases Strategic Plan

North Carolina Economic Development Board approved a 10-year strategic plan today that is designed to serve as a guide for economic growth and activities across the state.

Medical Financial Services Company to Create 32 High-Paying Jobs In Chowan County

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today Standard Medical Acceptance (SMA) Corporation will locate its offices in Chowan County. The company plans to create 32 jobs and invest more than $552,000 over the next three years in Edenton.
 

N.C. Main Street Conference to Unveil Study Results

The Department of Commerce’s Office of Urban Development will hold their annual N.C. Main Street Conference January 29-31 in New Bern.

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Board Approves First Round of Grants

N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 17 grants totaling $10,546,399.

Video and Website on Urban Design Completed

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Packing Manufacturer to Create 50 Jobs in Henderson County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that ASG (AGI Shorewood) will expand its manufacturing operations in Henderson County.  The company plans to create 50 new jobs in North Carolina and invest more than $8.5 million in East Flat Rock.

North Carolina Employers Use Grants to Train Workers, Prevent Layoffs

More than 30 North Carolina businesses and 700 employees are benefitting from grants from the NC Incumbent Worker Development Program (IWDP) that were awarded in December 2013.  The program provides funding for employers to train their existing workforce. 

Roxboro Awarded $175,000 Grant for Uptown Renewal Project

The N.C. Department of Commerce announced today that Roxboro, North Carolina has been awarded up to $175,000 from the Main Street Solutions Fund for the Kirby Rebirth and Uptown Renewal project.