Press Releases

Global Growth Celebrated as Governor Cooper Recognizes 5 North Carolina Exporters

The 2017 Governor’s Export Awards honor growth through international markets

North Carolina's December Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, increasing 0.2 of a percentage point from November’s revised rate.  The national rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent.

Secretary Copeland Announces New Effort to Recruit the Outdoor Industry

David Knight will lead outdoor industry recruitment efforts for North Carolina

North Carolina's November County and Area Employment Figures Released

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North Carolina's November Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, increasing 0.2 of a percentage point from October’s revised rate.  The national rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent.

Governor Cooper Announces 140 New Jobs in Cumberland County

RALEIGH: DHL Supply Chain, a leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, plans to bring 140 jobs to Cumberland County in partnership with Campbell Soup Company, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Announces 187 New Jobs as Greenworks Selects Burke County

Sunrise Global Marketing, LLC, leading manufacturers of Greenworks-branded battery-powered outdoor equipment for professionals and Do-It-Yourself consumers, will create 187 jobs over five years in Burke County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Announces Dhollandia MFG will Create 150 Jobs in Gaston County

Manufacturer of hydraulic lift equipment for trucks to invest $30 million in first U.S. manufacturing facility

Governor Cooper Announces Tristone Flowtech will Create 302 Jobs in Iredell County

German-based company serving the automotive industry to invest $23.6 million in first U.S. manufacturing facility

New Report Recommends Steps to Enhance Innovation in North Carolina

Sixth edition of the state’s ‘Tracking Innovation’ report encourages more R&D activity from business; suggests more focus on STEM education needed for the state’s workforce