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.
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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 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.
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority awards grants to support new jobs and infrastructure upgrades
N.C. Board of Science, Technology & Innovation recommends action to position state for success in the new economic environment
Wood products maker will invest $1.3 million
Company will invest $330 million in production and distribution operations