Press Releases

Governor Perdue: Facebook 'Likes' North Carolina

  Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Facebook, the world’s leading social networking service connecting more than 500 million people, will locate a multi-million dollar data center near Forest City in Rutherford County.

Precision Manufacturer to Expand Facility, Bring Jobs to Duplin County

State Grant Helps Precision Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. expand in Beulaville

PepsiCo to Bring 195 Jobs to Forsyth County

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North Carolina Named Nation's 'Top Business Climate' for 9th Year in a Decade

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that North Carolina remains the state with the “Top Business Climate,” according to Site Selection magazine.

$3.3 Million in Recovery Funds to Help Convert Landfill Gas into Energy

Grants to Help Counties Cut Utility Bills, Save Taxpayer Dollars and Create Jobs

Recovery Act Funds Promote Green Jobs and Energy Efficiency

The North Carolina Energy Office today announced that an additional $4.5 million in federal Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency grants has been awarded to 34 local governments, community colleges and local school districts to help save on fuel and utility bills and create

Auto Parts Manufacturer to Locate Facility, Bring Jobs to Buncombe County

State Grant Helps Reich GmbH Locate in Arden

Manufacturer of High Performance Technical Fabrics for Energy Efficient Composites to Bring 178 Jobs to Mecklenburg County

State Grant Helps SAERTEX Expand in Huntersville

Perdue Announces Major Motion Picture to Film in North Carolina

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that New Line Cinemas film Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, starring Dwayne Johnson and Michael Caine will start production later this month in Wilmington.

NC Departments of Commerce and Revenue Partner for Business Outreach

RALEIGH— The North Carolina Departments of Commerce and Revenue have joined forces to increase support for small businesses across the state.  The initiative is being spearheaded by the Office of the Commissioner for Small Business.  The partnership will assist business owners in an eff