Press Releases

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Draka Elevator Products, a manufacturer and reseller of products for the elevator market, will expand its operations in Nash County. The company plans to create 67 jobs and invest more than $3.1 million over the next three years. The project was made possible in part by a $100,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.  “My first priority is creating jobs,” said Gov. Perdue. “Our customized job training programs and skilled workforce have created a strong business climate that allows manufacturers to thrive in a global economy.”

State Grant Helps Company Create 36 Jobs in Monroe

12 Counties Will Change Tiers Next Year

State Grants Assist Company with Cabarrus County Expansion

2011-12 Program Created 1,029 Jobs, 259 Businesses and $95M in Investments

State Grant Helps Company Create 21 Jobs in Stokesdale

State Grant Helps Company Create 29 Jobs in Kings Mountain

Gov. Bev Perdue announced the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development were awarded in Greensboro today. A furniture company, tire manufacturer, trailblazing apprenticeship program, and four North Carolinians are being recognized for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions in helping North Carolina achieve its workforce development goals.

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that North Carolina ranked as the nation’s “Top Business Climate,” according to Site Selection magazine. It is the tenth time in the last 12 years the state has taken the top honor in the annual ranking by Site Selection, one of the nation’s premier economic development magazines.

State Grant Helps Company Create 83 Jobs in Gastonia