Press Releases

N.C. Main Street Champions Honored

Main Street Champions, individuals who work and advocate for downtown revitalization across the state were recognized for their commitment this morning at an awards ceremony breakfast in Shelby. Thirty-six individuals received honors for their contributions in 2016.

2016 NC Main Street Award Winners Announced

Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland and Executive Director of Economic Development Susan Fleetwood presented awards last evening to 15 North Carolina Main Street program participants. The N.C.

Employer-Led Career Plans Certified by NCWorks Commission

The NCWorks Commission has approved and endorsed five new regional plans to help people prepare and train for work.

Downtown Revitalization Strategies To Be Highlighted at N.C. Main Street Conference

The state’s largest conference focused on bringing new vitality to downtown business districts will open in Shelby tomorrow (March 14).

North Carolina's January Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate was 5.3 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from December’s revised rate.  The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.8 percent.

Governor Cooper Announces 200 Plus Job Expansion by Alevo in Cabarrus County

Company Will Invest $251 Million in Additional Manufacturing Operations and Gridbank™ Deployment

New Funds Available to Help Businesses Develop Skilled Talent

A new grant program for workforce development will provide $1 million this year to develop talent pipelines for high-growth industries in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Announces 410-Job Expansion by Corning in Two North Carolina Locations

Company Will Add 210 Jobs and Invest $67 Million in Catawba County; Add 200 jobs and Invest $109 Million in Cabarrus County

$6.6 Million To Support Rural Communities Approved

North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority awards grants to support new jobs and infrastructure upgrades

North Carolina Announces Three New Film and Entertainment Grants

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three new productions are receiving North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants.