Press Releases

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. 

Agility Fuel Systems Creating 149 Jobs in Rowan County at New Regional Headquarters

Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C.

Blue Ridge Paper Products Awarded JMAC Grant to Become More Energy Efficient

939 Jobs Retained by Legislation Signed by Governor McCrory

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Eighth Round of Grants

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 13 grants or loans totaling more than $5.1 million with the commitment of 299 new jobs. 

Tosaf USA Announces First U.S. Facility in Gaston County Creating 75 New Jobs

, N.C. -  Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that Tosaf USA, Inc. is planning to locate its first U.S.

Overland Contracting Headquarters Means New Jobs for Wake County

Engineering, Procurement and Construction Company Investing in Workforce & Facility

Governor McCrory Thanks Sharon Decker for her Service to North Carolina;

Introduces Next Commerce Secretary

Commerce Issues 2015 Economic Development Tier Rankings

Nine Counties Will Change Tiers Next Year

In Case You Missed It: Forbes' Best States for Business


Note: "North Carolina moves up one spot to third. People have descended on North Carolina for the past decade, and it boasts one of the highest net migration rates in the U.S. Many are chasing jobs.

Cognizant to Open New IT Delivery and Operations Center in Charlotte

Company Will Add 500 Jobs Across NC