Press Releases

Governor McCrory Announces "Employ A Veteran" Week Campaign

  In preparation for the annual observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that November 10-16 is “Employ A Veteran” Week in North Carolina.

New Report Highlights Economic Impact of Military in North Carolina

  The military supports 540,000 jobs, including 340,000 in the private sector, according to a new report released today by the N.C. Department of Commerce. The report also found the military boosts the state’s  personal income by more than $30 billion.
 

AW North Carolina Announces Additional Investment in Durham and Granville Counties

  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that AW North Carolina, a manufacturer of automatic transmissions and transmission components, will expand production at its manufacturing facility in Durham County adding 56 new jobs.

Commerce Finalizes Agreement to Transfer Rural Center Grants

IGH, N.C. — Secretary Sharon Decker signed an agreement today that transfers $100 million in state funds from the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center to the N.C. Department of Commerce, which will assume the management and oversight of 421 existing grants totaling in excess of $69 million.

HUBER+SUHNER to Relocate North America Headquarters to North Carolina

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that HUBER+SUHNER, a manufacturer of components and system solutions for electrical and optical transportation of data and energy, will locate its North American headquarters in Mecklenburg County.  The

N.C. Division of Employment Security Receives Favorable Marks in Recent Audits

IGH, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Commerce recently received positive results from three separate audits of the Division of Employment Security (DES). The Division was audited by the U.S.

Owens Corning to Create 110 Jobs in Gaston County

Composite materials manufacturer to establish new facility in Gastonia

Polymer Manufacturer Expansion Brings 76 Jobs to Rutherford County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Trelleborg  Coated Systems US, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engineered polymer solutions, will expand its operations in Rutherford County.  The company plans to create 76 new jobs and invest

Seafood Processor to Create 120 Jobs in Pender County

, N.C. -- Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that RC Creations, LLC, a seafood processing company, will establish a new facility in Pender County. The company plans to create 120 new jobs and invest more than $25 million by the end of 2017.

Gov. McCrory Announces Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development

Governor Pat McCrory announced that the 2013 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development were presented today to three companies and four North Carolinians.