Press Releases

Deal Was Discussed During Recent Asian Economic Development Mission

Commerce Secretary J. Keith Crisco presented 21 awards to participants in the N.C. Main Street Program. Award winners were recognized for excellence in downtown revitalization efforts in categories such as promotion, organization, design and economic restructuring. “Our successful Main Street programs have proven that revitalizing our downtown areas can help grow local small businesses, attract new investments and create jobs,” said Sec. Crisco. “Congratulations to this year’s winners for their efforts to improve communities across North Carolina.”

State Grant Helps Gunboat Locate in Wanchese

Beer Leader to Build Brewery in Henderson County

Origin Food Group to Expand Operations in Statesville

State Grant Helps Lubrimetal Locate in Granite Falls

State Grant Helps Firm Expand in Winston-Salem

— The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development applauded Thursday’s initiatives by President Barack Obama to boost international tourism. “We've been actively positioning North Carolina as a preferred international travel destination for nearly 20 years,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco.  “Attracting international visitors to North Carolina is very important because they tend to stay longer and spend more of their  money at North Carolina businesses.”

State Grant Helps Company Locate in Washington

Company Will Expand Production at Two NC Manufacturing Facilities