Press Releases

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Shri Govindaraja (SGR) Textiles will be locating its textile operations in Rockingham County. The company plans to invest more than $40 million and create 84 jobs over the next two years in Eden. “We’re committed to increasing the number of jobs through international cooperation,” said Governor McCrory. “With a strong labor force and proximity to cotton-growing regions and ports, Shri Govindaraja Textiles will succeed in North Carolina.”

Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker is proud to welcome the annual Southeastern U.S. – Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS-CP) conference to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Company to create 580 jobs in Charlotte as part of long-term growth strategy.

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Syfan Manufacturing, Inc. is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Martin County.  The company plans to create 24 new jobs and invest more than $6.5 million over the next three years in Everetts.  

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Novozymes will expand its North Carolina presence by adding a new bioagriculture research and development facility in Wake County. The company plans to create 100 new jobs and invest more than $36 million over the next three years in Cary.  

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Cambro Manufacturing Company is locating its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Alamance County.  The company plans to create 100 jobs and invest more than $30.4 million over the next three years in Mebane.  

IGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today that Tarboro and Edenton have been designated Certified Retirement Communities. The General Assembly established the program in 2008 to designate communities that offer unprecedented quality of living that is desirable to retirees. “This designation will be a valuable economic development tool for both Tarboro and Edenton and their residents,” said Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker. “The people of Tarboro and Edenton recognize the valuable contributions that retirees can make to enhance their community.”

“NCWorks to focus on one goal – connecting North Carolina jobs with North Carolina people.” – Gov. McCrory

Ideas Will Support Development Efforts for New Statewide Brand

International Trade Division partners with the Appalachian Regional Commission