Press Releases

NC TOWER Now On Line; New Tool Will Allow Tracking of Post-Graduation Data in North Carolina

Raleigh NC- The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Labor and Economic Analysis Division (LEAD) launched a powerful online resource today called NC TOWER (Tool for Online Workforce and Education Reporting).

Sealed Air Establishing New Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte

Move Will Add 1,262 New Jobs

Ideal Fastener Corporation to Expand Facility in Granville County

Expansion Will Bring 155 New Jobs to Oxford

Spectra Group, Inc. Expanding to Charlotte

Move Will Add 250 New Jobs

North Carolina Main Street Communities Receive 2014 National Main Street Accreditation

The N.C.

Employers Awarded More Than $717,000 to Train Workers

North Carolina has awarded more than $717,000 to employers to help them invest in building the skills of their workers.

N. C. Division of Workforce Solutions Receives Federal Grant to Train Workers

The N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions has received a federal grant worth $6.1 million to expand its programs to train workers who lost a job in high-demand industries.

In Case You Missed It: CNBC Ranks North Carolina Number 5 in Top States for Business

te of North Carolina is ranked the fifth best state for business according to CNBC’s annual “Countdown to America’s Top State for Business” feature. North Carolina has been a perennial favorite on the list each year. This is the state’s highest ranking since 2011.

Governor McCrory Signs Economic Development Partnership Bill into Law

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 1031 into law this afternoon. The bill creates a nonprofit corporation to assist the Department of Commerce in fostering and retaining jobs and business development, international trade, marketing, and travel and tourism.

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Fourth 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 five grants totaling $1.4 million with the commitment of more than 130 new jobs.