Press Releases

ENERGY OFFICE ENGINEER TO LEAD N.C. WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM

Dr. Rita Joyner, most recently a special assistant in Commerce’s N.C. Energy Office, has been named section chief of the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program, Ward Lenz, director of the N.C. Energy Office announced today. 

Furniture Manufacturer to Bring 150 Jobs, $3.3 Million Investment to Davidson County

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Chicken Products Company to Bring 51 Jobs, $17.9 Million Investment to Robeson County

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Israeli Hygiene Product Company to Bring 95 Jobs,$9 Million Investment to Rockingham County

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Michelin North America to Add 74 Jobs in Stanly County

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Michelin North America Inc.

Plastek Industries to Bring 250 Jobs to Richmond County

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Plastek Industries, a leading maker of plastic consumer, cosmetic and pharmaceutical packaging, plans to create 250 jobs and invest $19 million in Richmond County over the next three years.

APRIL 13 DEADLINE NEARS FOR N.C. RETAILERS TO SIGN UP FOR ENERGY SAVINGS IN APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT & REBATE PROGRAMS

North Carolina appliance retailers must register by the close of business April 13 to participate in the state’s Energy Star Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program.  Registration is available through a link on the N.C.

Specialty Chemicals Maker to Bring 50 Jobs, $2.5 Million Investment to Mecklenburg County

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Hewitt Associates to Add 463 Jobs in Mecklenburg County

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Hewitt Associates, one of the world’s largest providers of human resources outsourcing and consulting services, plans to add 463 jobs to its Charlotte workforce over the next three years.

N.C. RETAILERS CAN SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE IN

North Carolina appliance retailers can sign up to participate in the state’s Energy Star Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program through a special Web site launched today.  The program will offer North Carolina residents a 15 percent rebate when they buy certain En