Press Releases

North Carolina Visitor Spending Rises to Record $16.9 Billion in 2008

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that domestic visitors to and within North Carolina spent a record $16.9 billion in 2008, an increase of 2.1 percent from 2007 and higher than the previous record of $16.5 billion, set in 2007.

Biotechnology Firm to Add 128 Jobs in Wake County

State Grant Helps Bayer CropScience Expand in Morrisville

Rowan County Gets New Textile Manufacturer, 223 Jobs

State Grant Helps Sustainable Textile Group Locate in China Grove

Nuclear Energy Engineering, Construction Management Firm Bringing 194 Jobs to Charlotte

State Grant Helps Toshiba America Open National Center

Gov. Perdue Announces Economic Recovery Workshops for Local Representatives, Businesses

First Workshop to be Held in Winston-Salem

Nash County to Add Manufacturer, 134 Jobs

State Grant Helps LS Tractor Open Plant in Rocky Mount

YADKIN COUNTY MANUFACTURER ANNOUNCES EXPANSION

Nonni’s Food Co. to Add 172 Jobs in Yadkinville

Gov. Perdue Announces Strategic Steps for Workforce Recovery in Charlotte Area

Gov. Bev Perdue today released the recommendations of her Charlotte-area workforce recovery task force, a group she convened in the first weeks of her administration and headed by UNC Associate Vice President for Economic Development Research, Policy and Planning Leslie Boney. The series of strategic steps focus on providing resources and funding to make it easier for unemployed workers to find new employment.

Chowan County Manufacturer to Add 29 Jobs

State Grant Helps MiTek Industries Expand in Edenton

INTERNATIONAL TRADE DIVISION TRAVELS N.C. TO MEET WITH BUSINESSES

‘Go Global Road Show’ Helps N.C. Companies Expand Presence in International Marketplace