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North Carolina Jumps to No. 5 in CNBC's 'Top States for Business' Rankings

North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E.

Relias Learning Expansion to Create Over 450 Jobs in Cary

Cary, 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 Relias Learning LLC will add more than 450 jobs over the coming five years in Wake County.

Governor McCrory Celebrates Grand Opening of Manufacturer Morinaga Co., & Ltd.

Governor Pat McCrory celebrated the grand opening of Morinaga Co. & Ltd. in Mebane today. Morinaga was one of the first companies Governor McCrory met with after entering office to help recruit them to North Carolina.

Expansion by Aurobindo Pharma USA Brings 275 Jobs to Durham

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that an expansion by Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. will bring 275 new R&D and pharma-manufacturing jobs to Durham.

Krystal Engineering Launches New Facility in Caldwell County, Creating 82 News Jobs

Lenoir, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C.

North Carolina's November Employment Figures Released

RALEIGH — The state's seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was 5.7 percent, remaining unchanged from October's revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 5.0 percent.

Corning Optical Communications to Build New Headquarters in Mecklenburg County

  Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Corning Optical Communications, LLC will create 150 new jobs in Mecklenburg County as part of a new corporate headquarters.

Red Ventures to Add 500 New Jobs in Mecklenburg County

  Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Red Ventures will expand its Mecklenburg County operations by adding 500 jobs over the next five years.

North Carolina's October County and Area Employment Figures Released

—Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 83 of North Carolina's counties in October, decreased in six, and remained unchanged in 11. Scotland and Graham Counties had the highest unemployment rates, each at 10.3 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 4.1 percent.

Expansion by Premier Research Brings 260 Jobs to Durham

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Premier Research will bring 260 new jobs to Durham under a five-year expansion plan.