Press Releases

State Honors Six N.C. Companies Growing Through Exports

Six North Carolina companies received 2018 Governor’s Export Awards Monday in a ceremony highlighting their success in increasing overseas sales, as well as the significant role exporting plays in the state’s economy.

2018: A Year of Growth, New Jobs and Successful Milestones For Commerce

The North Carolina Department of Commerce, the state’s lead agency for workforce and economic development, marked another successful year in 2018.

Furniture Manufacturer Selects Catawba County for New Facility

Design Foundry, LLC, will open a new furniture manufacturing facility in Catawba County, creating 202 new jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest more than $3.1 million in the project. 

North Carolina’s November County and Area Employment Figures Released

Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 56 of North Carolina’s counties in November, decreased in 14, and remained unchanged in 30. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.6 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.7 percent.

North Carolina’s November Employment Figures Released

The state’s seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, remaining unchanged from October’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.

Adhesives Manufacturer Expanding in Catawba County, Adding 100 New Jobs

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products, will expand operations in Catawba County, creating 100 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.  The company will add these jobs over four years and invest

German Manufacturer to Open First North American Facility in Catawba County

Raleigh, N.C.

Governor Cooper Announces 300 New Jobs as Cognizant Selects Charlotte for Expansion

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading provider of information technology, consulting and business process services, will expand its operations in Charlotte, creating 300 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Aviation Company Selects the North Carolina Global TransPark for New Aircraft Paint and Refurbishment Center

LGM Enterprises, LLC, an aviation company that operates the Fly Exclusive jet charter service, will create 145 jobs and launch a company to paint and refurbish aircraft at the North Carolina Global TransPark, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

New Report Details Impact of NCWorks Certified Career Pathways

North Carolina is already benefiting from collaborative efforts to establish regional career pathways across the state, according to a new report prepared for the NCWorks Commission, Governor Roy Cooper’s statewide workforce development board.