There is a lot going on at N.C. Commerce, and here you'll find some of our department's key initiatives.

Hurricane Helene Recovery

We are working with a range of partners across the state to help people recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, which struck the state in September 2024.  Our work includes overseeing a pending $1.4 billion federal grant from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development agency (HUD), administered by a new division of our department. More information can be found in the Disaster Recovery section of our website.

Public Comment Period for Proposed 2025 Annual Action Plan of the CDBG Program

Periodically, the Department seeks public comment on documents or policies governing our work.  Currently, we're accepting comments for a proposed draft of the 2025 Annual Action Plan (AAP), part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

Strategic Plan for Economic Development

The State of North Carolina has published a strategic plan for economic development  to guide policymakers and practitioners in their work to bring more economic prosperity to the state.

The plan, titled First in Talent, recognizes that investing in North Carolina’s workforce is the key to building a more prosperous and resilient economy for all North Carolinians.

The comprehensive economic development plan is a four-year plan that identifies three key goals critical to the state’s economic development strategy:

• Prepare North Carolina’s workforce for career and entrepreneurial success.
• Prepare North Carolina’s businesses for success by growing and attracting a talented workforce.
• Prepare communities across North Carolina to be more competitive in growing and attracting a talented workforce and businesses.  

The full plan, as well as a supplemental report containing important economic data, is available elsewhere on our website.