Press Releases

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Seventh 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 four grants or loans totaling more than $1.8 million with the commitment of more than 150 new jobs. 

Gordon Food Service to Build Distribution Center in Cabarrus County

and Create 275 New Jobs

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Sixth 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 seven grants or loans totaling more than $2.5 million with the commitment of nearly 650 new jobs. 

Argos Therapeutics Expanding in Durham

Bio-pharma Company Will Add 236 New Jobs

DPx Holdings Expanding its Patheon Facility in Pitt County

Expansion Will Add 488 New Jobs

Harvest Power Division Headquarters Locating in Iredell County

Move Will Result in 33 New Jobs

Linamar Corporation to Expand Operations in Wilson County

Acquisition and Expansion of Carolina Forge Company Will Add 125 New Jobs

AvidXchange to Expand Operations in Charlotte

Software Company to Add 603 Jobs in Mecklenburg County

CE FoamSolutions Adding 20 New Jobs in Burke County

Expansion Will More Than Double Current Workforce

United Furniture Industries Adding 200 Jobs in Forsyth County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that United Furniture Industries NC, LLC is expanding operations in Forsyth County.  The company plans to create 200 new jobs and invest $5.2 million over the next three years in Winston-Salem.