Press Releases

N.C. Named One of America's Most Business-Friendly States

Raleigh, N.C.North Carolina has been ranked the seventh most business-friendly state by the Pollina Corporate

Ivar's Cabinet Shop Creates 27 Jobs in Cleveland County

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced the arrival of Ivar’s Cabinet Shop, Inc. to Cleveland County.

AAI Pharma/Cambridge Major Laboratories Expands Labs Operations & HQs in Wilmington

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E.

North Carolina's October Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate was 5.7 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate.  The national rate declined 0.1 of a percentage point to 5.0 percent.


WillowTree to Expand in Durham

Mobile App Developer Will Create 98 Jobs

North Carolina Small Business Program Accepting Applications

One North Carolina Small Business Program Provides Matching Funds

Frontier Communications Expansion to Create 200 Jobs in Durham

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E.

GKN Sinter Metals to Expand in Catawba County

High-tech manufacturer to create 55 jobs in the city of Conover

Governor McCrory Announces $1 Billion Reserve in Unemployment Trust Fund

Unemployment Trust Fund goes from Debt to Sustainability in 30 Months; N.C. Employers to Save Over $600 Million in 2015-2016

Governor McCrory Designates November 2-6 State Apprenticeship Week

North Carolina is committed to helping businesses prosper and workers grow stronger through the use of apprenticeship programs, according to a proclamation signed by Governor Pat McCrory announcing November 2-6 as National and State Apprenticeship Week.