Press Releases

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, increasing 0.2 of a percentage point from October’s revised rate.  The national rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent. North Carolina’s November 2017 unemployment rate decreased 0.9 of a percentage point from a year ago.  The number of people employed decreased 3,262 over the month to 4,739,461 and increased 81,649 over the year. The number of people unemployed increased 9,654 over the month to 213,437 and decreased 41,228 over the year.

Sunrise Global Marketing, LLC, leading manufacturers of Greenworks-branded battery-powered outdoor equipment for professionals and Do-It-Yourself consumers, will create 187 jobs over five years in Burke County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $23.225 million to expand its operations in North Carolina by creating a state-of-the-art facility capable of housing warehousing, assembly and manufacturing.

German-based company serving the automotive industry to invest $23.6 million in first U.S. manufacturing facility

Manufacturer of hydraulic lift equipment for trucks to invest $30 million in first U.S. manufacturing facility

Sixth edition of the state’s ‘Tracking Innovation’ report encourages more R&D activity from business; suggests more focus on STEM education needed for the state’s workforce

Triangle Tyre will create 800 skilled jobs in Eastern NC with its first manufacturing facility outside of China

Talented workers in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region a key factor in the company’s decision

North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $7.2 million in grants to support jobs and infrastructure and property upgrades

Linamar Forgings Carolina (LFC), an automotive manufacturer, will create 31 jobs with an expansion of its existing manufacturing facility in Wilson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $6.8 million with this project. “North Carolina continues to grow our leadership in manufacturing with this expansion,” Governor Cooper said. “Linamar Forgings Carolina’s positive experience with our state’s talent, infrastructure and business climate led them to decide to expand in our state.”

Sealed Air Corporation, a leading packaging solutions company, will create 25 jobs and invest $10.4 million over three years as it expands its manufacturing facility in Lenoir, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. “Leading manufacturers continue to recognize North Carolina as the best state for business in America,” Governor Cooper said. “Sealed Air decided to expand here because they know North Carolina has what it takes for businesses to succeed.”