Press Releases

Biofuels Manufacturer to Create 65 Jobs in Sampson County

Raleigh, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Biochemtex will be locating its new cellulosic biofuels production operations in Sampson County.  The company and its partners plan to create 65 new jobs and invest approximately $200

COMMERCE ISSUES 2014 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TIER RANKINGS

13 Counties Will Change Tiers Next Year

Governor McCrory Visits Asheville for Groundbreaking of New GE Aviation Facility

le, NC - Governor Pat McCrory congratulated GE Aviation today at a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the company’s new $125 million advanced composites factory near Asheville in Buncombe County.  GE is a global leader in jet engine and aircraft system production.
 

Engineering Support Company to Expand in Cumberland County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that BOSH Global Services will be expanding its operations in Cumberland County.  The company plans to create 32 new jobs and invest more than $400,000 over the next three years in Fayetteville.

Governor McCrory Announces “Employ A Veteran” Week Campaign

Public Service Campaign is one of many programs designed to assist veterans with job search

Medical Technology Company to Create 75 High-Paying Jobs in RTP

  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated will be relocating its existing operations in the Research Triangle Park area to a new facility to be constructed in Morrisville, North Carolina.  The co

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.