Press Releases

Ohio-based frieght brokerage firm to open third NC location

Taiwan's Everest Textile will invest nearly $19 Million

The North Carolina Department of Commerce released the county tier designations for 2017 today.  The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development.

Snack foods leader will invest $38 million in expanding two Charlotte sites

German manufacturer will invest $6.5 million at East Flat Rock facility

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate was 4.9 percent, increasing 0.2 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate.  The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.9 percent.

Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III announced today that $1.7 million from the One North Carolina Small Business Program has been awarded to 29 small companies across 13 North Carolina communities.

Raleigh, N.C. - For the second consecutive year, North Carolina is the nation’s No. 2 best state for business according to Forbes magazine. Forbes' annual “Best States for Business” list measures which states have the best business climates and are poised to succeed going forward.

More North Carolina students will learn about how to train for an industry and get an education, thanks to a major new investment by the state to increase awareness of apprenticeships.