Press Releases

North Carolina's September Employment Figures Released

RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 5.8 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 5.1 percent.

Governor McCrory Announces 450 Jobs for Davie County

Ashley Furniture Will Invest $8.7 Million in Expansion Project

Top-Tier Automotive Supplier to Expand in Lee County

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C.

Governor McCrory Signs NC Competes Jobs Plan

Measure is first bill signed after General Assembly’s adjournment

N.C. Main Street Center Creates Jobs Through Vibrant Downtowns

2014-15 Program Created 662 Jobs, 291 Businesses and $131.5 M in Investments

Governor McCrory Salutes North Carolina Manufacturing

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed September 28 through October 2, 2015 as Manufacturing Week in North Carolina. Since Governor McCrory took office in January 2013, North Carolina has added more than 230,000 new jobs, including 18,600 in the manufacturing segment alone.

DB Global Technology Expansion to Create 250 Jobs in Wake County

Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that DB Global Technology, Inc.

North State Aviation to Open Maintenance Facility in Lenoir County; Expansion Will Create 109 Jobs

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C.

North Carolina Commerce Announces New Film & Entertainment Grant Recipients

N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three productions will receive funds from the North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant.

N.C.'s New Branding Effort Promotes Assets, Better Competition for Business and Visitors

New Look Unifies Messaging and Reflects State’s Pride, Growth and Opportunity