Press Releases

NC Departments of Commerce and Revenue Partner for Business Outreach

RALEIGH— The North Carolina Departments of Commerce and Revenue have joined forces to increase support for small businesses across the state.  The initiative is being spearheaded by the Office of the Commissioner for Small Business.  The partnership will assist business owners in an eff

Siemens Energy to Expand U.S. Footprint and adds 139 White Collar Jobs in the Wendell Area

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NC Ranked 3rd by Forbes for Best States for Business; Perdue Announces New Economic Numbers Put NC Ahead

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced Forbes magazine is ranking North Carolina as the 3rd Best State for Business in America.  North Carolina improved from last year’s Forbes ranking of fifth.

Commerce Secretary Announces Governor's Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development

Secretary Keith Crisco today announced two companies and five North Carolinians have received the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development for 2010.  The awards honor individuals and businesses for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in helping North Carolina achie

Grocery Distribution Center to Bring 43 Jobs to Davidson County

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Energy Office Awards $8 Million for Innovative Energy Projects

The North Carolina Energy Office has awarded $8 million in federal Recovery Act funds to 27 public and private agencies to promote the use of alternative fuels, make commercial and industrial buildings more energy efficient and provide for greater energy efficiency in transportation.

Pharmaceutical Company and Precision Plastics Manufacturer Partner to Create 241 Jobs in Multi-County Project

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Packaging Manufacturer to Bring 40 Jobs to Edgecombe County

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Commerce Announces N.C. Textiles Conference to be held on Oct. 13

Secretary Keith Crisco today announced that the N.C. Department of Commerce will sponsor a conference focused on North Carolina textile opportunities and developments in military and government-related markets both nationally and around the world.  The conference will be held Oct.

Gov. Perdue Announces 275 Jobs with TIMCO Aerosystems

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that TIMCO Aerosystems, LLC., one of the largest providers of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the world, will open a passenger seat manufacturing operation in Wallburg.