Press Releases

North Carolina Announces Three New Film and Entertainment Grants

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three new productions are receiving North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants.

North Carolina’s Leadership at Stake as the ‘Data Economy’ Rises

N.C. Board of Science, Technology & Innovation recommends action to position state for success in the new economic environment

Governor Cooper announces 71 new jobs with Carolina Structural Systems in Montgomery County

Wood products maker will invest $1.3 million

North Carolina's Leadership at Stake as the 'Data Economy' Rises

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Governor Cooper announces 180-job expansion by Clearwater Paper in Cleveland County

Company will invest $330 million in production and distribution operations

Governor Cooper announces Oerlikon's selection of Mecklenburg County for 93-job facility

U.S. unit of Swiss technology group will invest $62 million

Governor Cooper Announces Expansion by Keihin Carolina System Technology in Edgecombe County

Automotive Supplier will add 42 jobs and invest more than $13 million

North Carolina's December County and Area Employment Figures Released

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Governor Cooper announces 65 new jobs with Mountaire Farms in Scotland County

Poultry producer will invest nearly $44 million, pay new workers an average of $51,000

North Carolina's December Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate was 5.1 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from November’s revised rate.  The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.7 percent.