Press Releases

RALEIGH - Gov. Bev Perdue today launched “12 in 6”, a workforce development initiative designed to benefit North Carolinians who have lost their jobs due to recent layoffs and plant closures or other job seekers.  The initiative will create community college programs in 12 careers, each requiring less than six months to complete.  The N.C. Community College System and the N.C. Department of Commerce are collaborating on the program as part of Gov. Perdue’s larger JobsNOW initiative, which focuses on job creation and economic development.

RALEIGH -- Gov. Bev Perdue has signed House Bill 628 for the construction of the North Carolina Aquarium Pier at Nags Head, which will create jobs and enhance tourism in one of North Carolina’s most popular destinations.

State Grant Helps Aeronautics Contractor Expand in Elizabeth City

State Grant Helps Nature’s Earth Bring New Plant to Laurinburg

State Grant Helps Stonewall Packaging Expand in Sylva

East Carolina University and the N.C. Department of Commerce are collaborating on an innovative Community Development Block Grant program designed to strengthen less-prosperous communities in Eastern North Carolina. The “Talent Enhancement Demonstration Grants” program, designed to provide technical assistance and financial resources to increase competitiveness and build stronger, more vibrant and more capable communities, is accepting applications through March 31, 2009.   

Raleigh Project Gets $41.5 Million In Federal Funds; Will Provide Up To 4,200 Jobs

Nearly $990,000 in Grants Will Boost Worker Skills, Education, Productivity at 52 Businesses Statewide

State Grant Helps National Finance Firm Expand in Charlotte

HUD Funds Will Help N.C. Communities with Foreclosures, Other Housing Crisis Issues