Press Releases

New website offers one-stop directory of state and federal assistance programs

igh, N.C. —Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in September, increased in two, and remained unchanged in three.

Online Consumer Finance Technology Company Will Invest Nearly $47 Million

Manufacturer will invest $45 million at its Franklin County facility

U.S. unit of international manufacturer will invest more than $15 million

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E.

Joint textile venture will invest more than $12.5 million

Matthews, N.C.-- Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, joined executives at Charter Communications today for a Spotlight on Apprenticeships. The event was held this morning at the company’s training center in Matthews.

IGH — The state's seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 4.7 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from August's revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 5.0 percent.

Loans and grants support 200 new jobs statewide