Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland and Executive Director of Economic Development Susan Fleetwood presented awards last evening to 15 North Carolina Main Street program participants. The N.C.
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Main Street Champions, individuals who work and advocate for downtown revitalization across the state were recognized for their commitment this morning at an awards ceremony breakfast in Shelby. Thirty-six individuals received honors for their contributions in 2016.
The NCWorks Commission has approved and endorsed five new regional plans to help people prepare and train for work.
Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate was 5.3 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from December’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.8 percent.
The state’s largest conference focused on bringing new vitality to downtown business districts will open in Shelby tomorrow (March 14).
Company Will Invest $251 Million in Additional Manufacturing Operations and Gridbank™ Deployment
A new grant program for workforce development will provide $1 million this year to develop talent pipelines for high-growth industries in North Carolina.
Company Will Add 210 Jobs and Invest $67 Million in Catawba County; Add 200 jobs and Invest $109 Million in Cabarrus County
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority awards grants to support new jobs and infrastructure upgrades
North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three new productions are receiving North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants.