Press Releases

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that New Line Cinemas film Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, starring Dwayne Johnson and Michael Caine will start production later this month in Wilmington. The motion picture is expected to be made in North Carolina for five months, with an estimated economic impact in the millions of dollars.

RALEIGH— The North Carolina Departments of Commerce and Revenue have joined forces to increase support for small businesses across the state.  The initiative is being spearheaded by the Office of the Commissioner for Small Business.  The partnership will assist business owners in an effort that could potentially save jobs and keep businesses from closing their doors.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Siemens Energy, Inc., a global supplier of products and services for the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power, will expand its operations in Wake County. The company plans to add 139 jobs and invest at least $2.9 million by the end of 2014. The expansion was made possible in part by a state grant from the Job Development Investment Grant program.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced Forbes magazine is ranking North Carolina as the 3rd Best State for Business in America.  North Carolina improved from last year’s Forbes ranking of fifth. In addition, the Governor announced that recent statistics from the Federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics show North Carolina is the 3rd best state for declining unemployment and 4th in the nation for job creation. 

Secretary Keith Crisco today announced two companies and five North Carolinians have received the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development for 2010.  The awards honor individuals and businesses for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in helping North Carolina achieve its workforce development goals.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Save-A-Lot, Ltd., a leading discount grocery chain, will build a new distribution center in Davidson County.  The company plans to create 43 jobs and invest $24.45 million during the next three years in Lexington.  The project was made possible in part by a $125,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.

The North Carolina Energy Office has awarded $8 million in federal Recovery Act funds to 27 public and private agencies to promote the use of alternative fuels, make commercial and industrial buildings more energy efficient and provide for greater energy efficiency in transportation.

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company and leader in diabetes care, and Nypro Inc., a global leader in manufactured precision plastics products, will expand operations in Johnston County and Buncombe County.  The companies plan to create 241 jobs over the next four years and will invest $161 million combined.  The two-company, multi-county project was made possible in part by state grants from the Job Development Investment Grant program and One North Carolina Fund.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that FCA, an Illinois-based custom packaging manufacturing company, will open a new facility in Edgecombe County.  FCA selected the KanBan Logistics facility located in the Kingsboro Industrial Park to manufacture skids that will house advanced manufactured engines for Cummins, a large industrial company in the region.  Initially the Company will employ 20 individuals with plans to grow to 40 employees.

Secretary Keith Crisco today announced that the N.C. Department of Commerce will sponsor a conference focused on North Carolina textile opportunities and developments in military and government-related markets both nationally and around the world.  The conference will be held Oct. 13 in Greensboro.