Press Releases

Commerce Secretary Highlights Manufacturing Week at ABCO Automation

Highlighting one of North Carolina’s most powerful economic engines, Commerce Secretary John E.

NCWorks Mobile Career Center Makes Introduction

Milestone marks latest progress towards an integrated workforce development system

Governor McCrory Kicks Off North Carolina Manufacturing Week

Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed October 3-7, 2016 as North Carolina Manufacturing Week. The proclamation salutes one of the state’s most powerful economic engines.

North Carolina's August County and Area Employment Figures Released

IGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 68 of North Carolina’s counties in August, decreased in 14, and remained unchanged in 18.

Corning to Launch 205-Job Expansion in North Carolina

Company will invest nearly $83.5 million in Catawba and Forsyth counties

Governor McCrory Announces 551-Job Expansion by Avadim Technologies in Buncombe County

Life sciences company will invest $20.4 million

Almac Group Selects Durham for 79-Job Expansion

U.K.-based clinical services provider will invest $5.2 million

North Carolina's August Employment Figures Released

IGH —The state’s seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate was 4.6 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate.  The national rate remained unchanged at 4.9 percent.

Western N.C. Downtowns Awarded $272,000 in Grants for Wi-Fi

Appalachian Regional Commission Enhances Internet Access for Businesses, Students and Visitors

Workforce Readiness Programs in Western N.C. Awarded More Than $1.5 Million in Grants

Appalachian Regional Commission Funds Career Pathways for Automotive and Aerospace