Press Releases

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

N.C. Commerce Secretary Releases Statement on Passage of House Bill 1031

erce Secretary Sharon Decker released the following statement after both the state House and Senate passed House Bill 1031:

Canadian Manufacturer Expanding in Burke County

Company Plans to Create 205 Jobs

Cisco Expanding in RTP

Company Plans to Create 550 jobs

Governor McCrory Congratulates Morinaga America Foods on Investment in Mebane

  Governor Pat McCrory participated today in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new manufacturing facility for Morinaga America Foods, a leading international confectionary company based in Japan.  The new 120,000 square foot Orange County facility will be the company’s first production f