Press Releases

Main Street Program Creates Jobs and Investment in North Carolina Communities

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

Governor Cooper Proclaims Manufacturing Week in North Carolina

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

North Carolina's August County and Area Employment Figures Released

igh, N.C.

Manufacturing Company Expands with 46 New Jobs in Scotland County

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

North Carolina Receives Federal Grant to Increase Small Business Exports

Program will help N.C. companies enter new markets and expand business

North Carolina's August Employment Figures Released

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.

North Carolina Receives Federal Grant to Increase Small Business Exports

North Carolina has received a $749,225 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support export growth among North Carolina’s small businesses, North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today.

North Carolina's July County and Area Employment Figures Released

igh, N.C.

Governor Cooper Announces 31 New Jobs as LS Tractor USA Expands in Nash County

Company will invest $11.9 million to support new production lines

Early Stage Tech Companies to Get Seed Funds to Spur Growth

$1.9 million in vital capital will go to 32 small businesses across the state, Gov. Cooper announces