Press Releases

  RALEIGHGov. Bev Perdue today announced that Shalag US, Inc., a producer of non-woven fabrics used in hygienic wipes, will expand in Oxford.  The project is expected to create 25 jobs, and the company expects to invest $15.5 million in the plant by the end of 2012. The project was made possible in part by a $75,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.  

State Grant Helps CertainTeed Expand in North Wilkesboro

Nearly $30 Million Goes to Hurricane Irene Survivors

Program will help NC companies enter new markets

State Grant Helps Cooper Standard Expand in Goldsboro

Beverly Eaves Perdue   Governor                      State of North Carolina Office of the Governor 20301 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-0301 September 19, 2011 Contact: Mark Johnson

—In anticipation of Hurricane Irene’s impact on eastern North Carolina, the NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development (NCSTD) is assisting residents and travelers displaced by Hurricane Irene in finding available lodging away from the storm.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that P&G Manufacturing (PGM) will build a manufacturing facility that will increase its capacity to produce air filtration equipment in Washington, N.C. The company expects to create 32 full time jobs and invest $4 million in the plant by 2012. The project was made possible in part by a $96,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that five North Carolina towns have been selected to participate in the N.C. Small Town Main Street Program, an initiative for small and rural towns that focuses on creating new jobs and investment by helping revitalize downtown areas. The newest participating towns are Bessemer City, Troutman, Warrenton, Lillington and Pittsboro.

State Spending by Visitors Jumps to Record $17 Billion