Press Releases

Commerce Helps Homeless Vets Find Jobs, Health Services

The N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions will participate in a Stand Down in Durham on Friday, September 20, 2013 to help homeless veterans find employment and obtain needed medical, dental, lifestyle services.

DES Makes Organizational Changes to Enhance Efficiency

The Division of Employment Security’s (DES) Assistant Secretary, Dale Folwell, announced that the Division will merge two units to provide more accuracy, timeliness and quality to all aspects of the Division. DES, a division of the N.C.

Absorbent Hygiene Products Manufacturer to Locate North American Operations Center in Pitt County

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Mitchell to Lead Rural Economic Development Division

Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Dr. Patricia Mitchell will become the Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development at the N.C. Department of Commerce. 

Eden Named Official Retirement Community

The N.C. Department of Commerce announced today that Eden has been designated as a N.C. Certified Retirement Community.  The N.C. General Assembly established the program in 2008 to designate communities that offer unprecedented quality of living that is desirable to retirees.

94,000 Users Visit NCWorks Online During First Month

One month after its launch, NCWorks Online is already connecting talented citizens with North Carolina’s employers.

Motion Component Manufacturer to Create 77 Jobs in Brunswick County

Lee Controls to locate headquarters near Southport

idX Impressions to Expand in Beaufort County

ton, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that idX Impressions will be expanding its manufacturing operations in Beaufort County.  The company plans to create 159 new jobs and invest $3 million over the next three years in Washington.

Confectionary Company to create 90 jobs in Orange County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Morinaga, a leading international confectionary company, will locate a new facility in Orange County.   The company plans to create 90 new jobs and invest $48 million over the next three years.

Governor McCrory Clears the Way for Additional Rural Center Grants

, NC- Governor Pat McCrory announced the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has authorized payments for 41 grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center. The grants total $2,020,464.92.