Press Releases

Gov. Perdue Announces Strategic Steps for Workforce Recovery in Charlotte Area

Gov. Bev Perdue today released the recommendations of her Charlotte-area workforce recovery task force, a group she convened in the first weeks of her administration and headed by UNC Associate Vice President for Economic Development Research, Policy and Planning Leslie Boney.

Chowan County Manufacturer to Add 29 Jobs

State Grant Helps MiTek Industries Expand in Edenton

INTERNATIONAL TRADE DIVISION TRAVELS N.C. TO MEET WITH BUSINESSES

‘Go Global Road Show’ Helps N.C. Companies Expand Presence in International Marketplace

Gov. Perdue Launches “12 in 6” Worker Training Initiative

As part of JobsNOW, Community Colleges to offer 12 career paths taking less than 6 months

Gov. Perdue Launches "12 in 6" Worker Training Initiative

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Gov. Perdue Signs Legislation Authorizing North Carolina Aquarium Pier

RALEIGH -- Gov. Bev Perdue has signed House Bill 628 for the construction of the North Carolina Aquarium Pier at Nags Head, which will create jobs and enhance tourism in one of North Carolina’s most popular destinations.

DRS to Add 100 Jobs in Pasquotank County

State Grant Helps Aeronautics Contractor Expand in Elizabeth City

Scotland County Adds Natural-Products Manufacturer, 98 Jobs

State Grant Helps Nature’s Earth Bring New Plant to Laurinburg

Jackson County Manufacturer to Add 61 Jobs

State Grant Helps Stonewall Packaging Expand in Sylva

ECU, N.C. Department of Commerce Announce Community Enhancement Grants for Eastern NC; Deadline March 31

East Carolina University and the N.C. Department of Commerce are collaborating on an innovative Community Development Block Grant program designed to strengthen less-prosperous communities in Eastern North Carolina.