Press Releases

Google expands in North Carolina

Lenoir, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, along with U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, N.C. Sen. Dan Soucek, N.C. Rep.

Food Manufacturer to Create 149 Jobs in Robeson County

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Trinity Frozen Foods, a frozen food manufacturing company, will locate its operations in Robeson County.

Ipreo Holdings to Create 250 Jobs in Wake County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Ipreo Holdings, a global company that provides market intelligence, data and technology solutions to capital markets and corporate professionals around the world, will establish a business center in Wake Co

Building Products Manufacturer to Create 145 Jobs in Columbus County

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Ply Gem Industries, a manufacturer of building products, will expand its operations in Columbus County.  The company plans to create 145 jobs and invest $15.5 million over the next three years in Fair Bluff.

Governor McCrory Launches "Partnership for Prosperity": A New Economic Development Approach

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory announced plans today to pursue a “Partnership for Prosperity,” an effort to change the way we foster economic growth in North Carolina.

XPO Logistics to Expand in Mecklenburg County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that XPO Logistics, a company that provides freight management, expedited transportation and freight forwarding services, will expand its national operations center in Mecklenburg County.

Commerce Secretary Decker Names Three Senior Staff to Leadership Team

Today, N.C. Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker announced the selection of three members of her leadership team.

Lumber Producer to Create 40 Jobs in Halifax County

Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Meherrin River Forest Products, a lumber processor, will locate its operations in Halifax County.  The company plans to create 40 jobs and invest more than $1.8 million over the next three years in Weldon.

Folwell to Lead Commerce Division of Employment Security

Secretary Sharon Decker today announced that Dale Folwell will become the Assistant Secretary of Employment Security at the N.C. Department of Commerce.  

Furniture Manufacturer to Create 188 Jobs in Guilford County

, N.C. - Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that OFS Brands, a furniture and logistics company, will expand its facility in Guilford County.  The company plans to create 188 jobs and invest $9.25 million over the next five years in High Point.