Press Releases

Plastics Manufacturer Expansion in Transylvania County Will Deliver 80 New Jobs

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Sigma Plastics Group will restore the former Excelsior Rosman plant in Transylvania County and create 80 new jobs under the newly formed New Excelsior Incorporated.

North Carolina Industrial Commission's New Fraud Alerting Tool Results in Criminal Charges Against Employers for Failure to Have Insurance

A new fraud alerting tool recently installed by the North Carolina Industrial Commission has led to criminal charges being filed against North Carolina employers who failed to maintain workers’ compensation insurance.

Sealed Air Establishing New Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte

Move Will Add 1,262 New Jobs

Ideal Fastener Corporation to Expand Facility in Granville County

Expansion Will Bring 155 New Jobs to Oxford

Spectra Group, Inc. Expanding to Charlotte

Move Will Add 250 New Jobs

N. C. Division of Workforce Solutions Receives Federal Grant to Train Workers

The N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions has received a federal grant worth $6.1 million to expand its programs to train workers who lost a job in high-demand industries.

In Case You Missed It: CNBC Ranks North Carolina Number 5 in Top States for Business

te of North Carolina is ranked the fifth best state for business according to CNBC’s annual “Countdown to America’s Top State for Business” feature. North Carolina has been a perennial favorite on the list each year. This is the state’s highest ranking since 2011.

Governor McCrory Signs Economic Development Partnership Bill into Law

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 1031 into law this afternoon. The bill creates a nonprofit corporation to assist the Department of Commerce in fostering and retaining jobs and business development, international trade, marketing, and travel and tourism.

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Fourth 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 five grants totaling $1.4 million with the commitment of more than 130 new jobs.
 

Advance Auto Parts Establishes Corporate Support Center in Raleigh

Auto Parts Giant to Create 600 New Jobs