Press Releases

In Case You Missed It: CNBC Ranks North Carolina Number 5 in Top States for Business

te of North Carolina is ranked the fifth best state for business according to CNBC’s annual “Countdown to America’s Top State for Business” feature. North Carolina has been a perennial favorite on the list each year. This is the state’s highest ranking since 2011.

Governor McCrory Signs Economic Development Partnership Bill into Law

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 1031 into law this afternoon. The bill creates a nonprofit corporation to assist the Department of Commerce in fostering and retaining jobs and business development, international trade, marketing, and travel and tourism.

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Fourth 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 five grants totaling $1.4 million with the commitment of more than 130 new jobs.
 

Advance Auto Parts Establishes Corporate Support Center in Raleigh

Auto Parts Giant to Create 600 New Jobs

N.C. Commerce Secretary Releases Statement on Passage of House Bill 1031

erce Secretary Sharon Decker released the following statement after both the state House and Senate passed House Bill 1031:

New Video Highlights North Carolina's Preparation for the U.S. Open Championships

hurst, N.C. - With the U.S. Women’s Open beginning this week, the state of North Carolina has developed a video presentation that highlights the coordinated efforts of several state agencies in preparation for the events.  It is estimated that more than 350,000 people will attend the U.S.

Canadian Manufacturer Expanding in Burke County

Company Plans to Create 205 Jobs

U.S. Open Experience to feature “North Carolina Night” in Pinehurst June 13

Free Event Featuring the North Carolina Symphony is Open to the Public

U.S. Open Experience to feature "North Carolina Night" in Pinehurst June 13

rst, NC)—As part of the festivities surrounding the U.S. Open Championship, the USGA is partnering with the State of North Carolina, Friday, June 13 as part of its “U.S. Open Experience” series of events in the Village of Pinehurst.

North Carolina is Teed Up & Ready for the U.S. Open Championships

  With tens of thousands of golf enthusiasts descending on North Carolina over the next two weeks for the 2014 U.S. Open and the U.S.