Press Releases

Global software company will invest $5 million in Raleigh

Infrastructure Grants Total Nearly $8.7 Million

Leading global contract research organization plans to invest $37.9 million

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.

igh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 44 of North Carolina’s counties in October, decreased in 22, and remained unchanged in 34.  Robeson County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.3 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.6 percent.  Six of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases, three decreased, and six remained unchanged.

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.