Press Releases

North Carolina’s April County and Area Employment Figures Released

Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 91 of North Carolina’s counties in April, increased in seven, and remained unchanged in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.5 percent while Orange County had the lowest at 3.0 percent.

Aerospace Company to Expand with $5 Million Investment in Craven County

Aeronautical Systems Incorporated (ASI), a world class provider of engineering, manufacturing and MRO services for military platforms, will create 30 new jobs in Craven County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Announces Credit Karma to Establish East Coast HQ in Mecklenburg County Expansion

Credit Karma, a personal finance technology company, will add 600 new jobs in Mecklenburg County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $13 million to expand its Charlotte presence with a new high-tech engineering hub.

Aluminum Can Manufacturer to Significantly Expand Capacity through Investment in Winston-Salem

Ardagh Group (NYSE:ARD), a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging, will add 94 new jobs in Forsyth County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

North Carolina’s April Employment Figures Released

The state’s seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate was 5.0 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from March’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 6.1 percent.

Leading Cell Therapy Biotech Company Chooses Research Triangle for its North American R&D and Manufacturing Facility

CARsgen Therapeutics Corporation, an innovative biotechnology company pursuing medicines to treat cancer will create approximately 200 jobs and invest $157 million in Durham, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Major Boat Manufacturer White River Marine Group Acquires Legendary Hatteras Brand, Will Launch New Operations with a Target to Employ 500 Jobs in Craven County

White River Marine Group, LLC, a leading manufacturer of recreational boats, will open a manufacturing facility in Craven County, with a target of 500 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Food Distribution Company to Add 40 New Jobs in Duplin County

eGourmet Solutions Inc., an online temperature-controlled logistics and supply chain company, will add 40 new jobs in Duplin County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $500,000 to expand and upgrade the current distribution center in Wallace.

Governor Cooper, Fidelity Investments Announce 500 New Jobs Coming to North Carolina

Fidelity Investments will be creating a new Regional Center for its Personal Investing business, adding 500 new jobs at its existing campus in Research Triangle Park over the next few quarters, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Annual Tourism Spending Report Released

Visitor spending in North Carolina dropped 32 percent in 2020, according to new research conducted by the U.S.