Press Releases

Employer-Led Career Plans Certified by NCWorks Commission

The NCWorks Commission has approved and endorsed seven regional plans to help people prepare and train for work.

Governor McCrory Announces Manager for Venture Capital Multiplier Fund

Raleigh, N.C. - In a huge step forward for Governor Pat McCrory’s Innovation to Jobs (I2J) initiative, the state has selected Hatteras Venture Partners to manage the state’s $60 million Venture Capital Multiplier Fund.

Norafin Americas Selects Henderson County for First U.S. Manufacturing Facility, Creating 46 Jobs

Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that Norafin Americas, Inc.

Governor McCrory Announces JELD-WEN to Expand in Charlotte, Creating 200 New Jobs

Charlotte, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that JELD-WEN anticipates it will add 200 jobs at its headquarters operations in Mecklenburg County.

Governor McCrory Announces Lotus Bakeries to Create 60 New Jobs in Alamance County

Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E.

Disaster Recovery Help Now Available for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Matthew

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

LendingTree in Mecklenburg County Doubling in Size with 314-Job Expansion

Online Consumer Finance Technology Company Will Invest Nearly $47 Million

Governor McCrory Announces 100-Job Expansion at K-FLEX USA

Manufacturer will invest $45 million at its Franklin County facility

North Carolina's September County and Area Employment Figures Released

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.

Governor McCrory Announces Mafic USA to Create 113 Jobs in Cleveland County

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