Press Releases

Filing for Unemployment Insurance Gets Easier as New Online Chat System Launches

Today, the Commerce Department’s Division of Employment Security launched ‘Felix,’ a new Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot to help anyone who files a new claim for unemployment benefits navigate the process of submitting a claim.

Governor Stein Announces 13 Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 371 New Jobs and over $165 Million of Investment

Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 13 grant requests to local governments totaling $9,627,500. The grants include commitments creating a total of 785 jobs, 414 of which were previously announced.

Governor Stein Announces 151 Jobs as Fence Company Selects Columbus County for New HQ and Manufacturing Center

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Barrier Fencing Supply Company, a business offering a broad selection of aluminum and vinyl fences to residential and commercial markets, will create 151 jobs in North Carolina.

N.C. Department of Commerce Launches Strategic Guide to Support Technology Coalitions and Drive Economic Growth

A new report offering North Carolina-based technology coalitions a playbook of best practices for success was published today by the N.C. Board of Science, Technology, and Innovation.  The N.C.

Governor Stein Announces 61 New Jobs, $6 Million Investment In Chowan County

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Provalus, an information technology outsourcing firm, will establish a Center of Excellence in Edenton that will create 61 jobs.

Governor Stein Invites Public Input on Housing Recovery Plan for Western North Carolina

Today, Governor Josh Stein invites North Carolinians to participate in the development of an

IT Infrastructure Manufacturer to Invest $11 Million in New Bern Expansion

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI), a manufacturer of IT equipment, will add 45 new jobs in Craven County. The company will invest $11 million to expand its facility in New Bern.

Governor Stein Announces $102 Million Expansion for Domestic Transformer Manufacturer in Raeford

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced a major expansion for Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC (PTT), a domestic manufacturer of power and distribution transformers, to add 217 new jobs in Hoke County.

Governor Stein Announces $8 Million Investment in Vance County for Precision Manufacturer’s First North American Plant

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced high-precision manufacturer Syntec Precision Technology Corporation will create 34 new jobs in Vance County. The company will invest $8 million to establish its first North American production and warehouse facility in the city of Henderson.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Governor Josh Stein Reach Agreement with Former Canton Mill Owner

Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Governor Josh Stein today announced a settlement with Pactiv Evergreen on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the town of Canton, and Haywood County. Pactiv will pay $6.25 million in financial restitution.