Press Releases

NCcareers.org Adds New Feature for NCWorks Users

The North Carolina Department of Commerce has added a feature to the NCcareers.org website, allowing career explorers to use their NCWorks.gov user name and password to log in, create a personal profile, and save their career

North Carolina Named Number One in Economic Development

North Carolina ranks first in the nation for the third year in a row on a closely watched measurement of state business competitiveness.

N.C. Visitor Spending Soars 15 Percent in 2022

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the North Carolina tourism economy reached its highest level ever with travelers spending more than $33.3 billion on trips to and within the state. The previous record of $29.22 billion was set in pre-pandemic 2019.

Governor Cooper Announces 205 New Jobs as EV Charging Company Expands in Mecklenburg County

Atom Power, the pioneer in networked energy, will expand its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Mecklenburg County, creating 205 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest nearly $4.2 million in Huntersville.

North Carolina Main Street Communities Achieve Main Street America Accreditation for 2023

The National Main Street Center has designated 42 North Carolina communities as accredited Main Street America™ programs for 2023, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today.

North Carolina's March County and Area Unemployment Figures Released

Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 61 of North Carolina’s counties in March 2023, increased in 12, and remained unchanged in 27. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.8 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.8 percent.

Governor Cooper Announces $1.6 million in Workforce Development Grants to Nonprofits

The North Carolina Department of Commerce has awarded four special workforce training grants totaling more than $1.6 million to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Proclaims Small Business Week in North Carolina

: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April 30 – May 6, 2023 as Small Business Week to celebrate the impact of entrepreneurs and small businesses on North Carolina’s

Turkey Breeder to Build Hatchery with $58 Million Investment in Goldsboro

Select Genetics, a turkey breeder, will create 26 jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $58 million to build a new turkey egg hatchery and establish turkey farms in Goldsboro.

Industrial Shredding Company Adds State-of-the-Art Facility in High Point Expansion

Vecoplan, LLC, a manufacturer of industrial shredding equipment, will create 33 jobs in Guilford County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $6.75 million to locate a new manufacturing facility in High Point.