Press Releases

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Board Approves Third 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 seven grants totaling more than $ 2.4 million dollars.

GKN Driveline to Create 105 Jobs in Lee County

Automotive parts manufacturer to invest $18 million in Lee & Alamance counties

Governor McCrory Celebrates Record Visitor Spending and Impact of North Carolina’s Tourism Industry

State Tax Receipts from Visitor Spending Surpass $1 Billion

Governor McCrory Celebrates Record Visitor Spending and Impact of North Carolina's Tourism Industry

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina tourism industry generated record visitor spending in 2013. The $20.2 billion in domestic visitor spending represents a 4.1 percent increase over 2012.
 

Automotive Components Manufacturer Expansion Brings 63 Good-Paying Jobs to Buncombe County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C.

Woman-Owned Government Contracting Company to Create 60 New Jobs in Currituck County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Government Contracting Specialists, Inc.

India-Based Textile Company to Create 84 Jobs in Rockingham County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Shri Govindaraja (SGR) Textiles will be locating its textile operations in Rockingham County. The company plans to invest more than $40 million and create 84 jobs over the next two years in Eden.

North Carolina Welcomes Annual Conference of the Southeastern United States -- Canadian Provinces Alliance

Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker is proud to welcome the annual Southeastern U.S. – Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS-CP) conference to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Red Ventures Continues Expansion in Mecklenburg County

Company to create 580 jobs in Charlotte as part of long-term growth strategy.

Plastic Film Manufacturer to Expand in Martin County

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Syfan Manufacturing, Inc.