Press Releases

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

CS Carolina Expansion Brings 42 Jobs to Alamance County

Textile producer will invest $9.8 million at Burlington facility

One North Carolina Small Business Grants Go To 40 Companies

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that promising North Carolina technology firms are moving closer to their next stage of growth thanks to grant awards from the One North Carolina Small Business Fund.