Press Releases

RAUMEDIC, Inc. to Establish U.S. Production Facility and Headquarters in Henderson County and Create 138 New Jobs

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that RAUMEDIC, Inc. will be locating its first U.S.

New Medical Fee Schedule Expected to Save an Estimated $27 Million in Annual Workers' Compensation Costs

, N.C. - The North Carolina Industrial Commission announced today the approval of three administrative rules which significantly revise its Medical Fee Schedule.

Granville County to Get 40 New Jobs With Expansion of Shalag US

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Shalag US, Inc. will be expanding its production facility in Granville County.  The expansion will create 40 new jobs over the next three years.

Butterball Adding 367 New Jobs by Expanding Operations in Hoke County

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

More Than 490 New Jobs Announced with Latest Rural Grants


North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 15 grants or loans totaling more than $5 million with the commitment of 491 new jobs. 

North Carolina Rural Economic Development Division Awards Competitive Grants to Rural Communities

Thirty-nine Grants Awarded to Underserved and Limited Resource Communities

Ecolab Inc. to Expand in Greensboro; Adding 45 New Jobs

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Ecolab Inc. will expand its Kay Chemical Company operations in Greensboro and create 45 new jobs over the next three years.

New Slate of Deputy Commissioners Appointed

, N.C. - North Carolina Industrial Commission Chairman Andrew T. Heath has announced the appointment of seven deputy commissioners.  Chairman Heath has appointed Lori W. Gaines, Melanie Wade Goodwin, Sumit Gupta, Robert Harris, Christopher Loutit, William “Bill” Shipley and Michael Silver.

White Labs to Open New Facility in Buncombe County and Create 56 New Jobs

Raleigh, N.C. -  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary John Skvarla along with the Economic Development Partnership of NC announced today that White Labs, Inc.

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Building Reuse Grant for Thomasville

North Carolina Commerce Secretary John Skvarla and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved a building reuse grant of $500,000 for the city of Thomasville with the commitment of 40 new jobs.