Press Releases

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

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

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

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

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. “Our state’s film professionals have an opportunity for work once again,” said Secretary Copeland. “I look forward to catching a glimpse of their talent as well as some familiar North Carolina scenery on the big and small screen.”

N.C. Board of Science, Technology & Innovation recommends action to position state for success in the new economic environment

Wood products maker will invest $1.3 million

, N.C. - Closer collaboration, proactive branding, and a greater focus on data science education and talent development will propel North Carolina to the top of the emerging data economy, according to a new report published today by the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation (BSTI).  Leadership in the data economy is becoming increasingly critical as more and more economic value is based on the ability to successfully collect and manipulate data for insight and profit.

Company will invest $330 million in production and distribution operations

U.S. unit of Swiss technology group will invest $62 million