Press Releases

Domestic Visitor Spending Jumps to Record $19.4 Billion

, NC - The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) reports North Carolina merchandise exports increased 6 percent in the first half of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, growing from $14.1 billion to $14.8 billion.   “These results show that there is increasing global demand for products made or grown in North Carolina,” said Governor Pat McCrory. “Our administration is committed to providing businesses the support they need to get their products to the international marketplace.”  

The N.C. Department of Commerce announced today that six new communities have been chosen to participate in the Office of Urban Development’s 2013 Small Town Main Street program. Belhaven, Hayesville, Marshville, Mayodan, Robersonville and Valdese were selected through a competitive application process that included 18 communities from across the state. Designation of these six new towns brings the total number of the state’s Small Town Main Street communities to 50.

The N.C. Department of Commerce is currently meeting with board members and staff from the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center and the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) to develop a seamless transition plan for the existing Rural Center programs and grants. OSBM has authorized payments for 17 grants submitted for funding by the N.C. Rural Economic Center. The grants total nearly $1.6 million.

Company to create 162 jobs and invest more than $3.3 million

The N.C. Department of Commerce has launched a new job-search website helping talented job seekers and employers connect with each other. The new system, NC Works Online, provides a one-stop platform to streamline the job search process, while improving security and reducing annual operational costs by more than $400,000.

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. will expand its manufacturing facility in Henderson County.  The company plans to create 40 jobs and invest more than $35 million over the next five years in Fletcher, North Carolina.

Agribusiness Company to create 150 new jobs

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Pactiv, LLC will expand manufacturing facilities in Lenoir and Iredell counties.  The company plans to create 77 jobs in the two counties and invest more than $9 million in Kinston and Mooresville.

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Wright Foods will be expanding its food processing and packaging operation in Montgomery County.  The company plans to create 505 new jobs and invest $53 million over the next five years in Troy. Wright Foods currently employs more than 80 employees in North Carolina.