Press Releases

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, remaining unchanged from August’s revised rate.  The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent.

State supports proposals from four local communities seeking Amazon’s HQ2 project

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland has appointed Kenny Flowers, an economic and community development professional, as the department’s Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development.

Governor’s NCWorks Awards of Distinction Announced

Software Company Will Invest Nearly $3.5 Million to Expand Operations in Guilford County

Program Reports 2,000 New Jobs, 319 New Businesses and $200,011,827 in Investments in FY 2016-17

Key sector of the state’s economy offers attractive career path for North Carolinians

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Edwards Wood Products will invest $30 million to open new sawmill in Scotland County

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, remaining unchanged from July’s revised rate.  The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 percent.