Press Releases

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. North Carolina’s October 2015 unemployment rate was unchanged from a year ago.  The number of people employed increased 10,871 over the month to 4,488,328 and increased 124,146 over the year. The number of people unemployed decreased 2,042 over the month to 273,645, and increased 11,591 over the year. 

Mobile App Developer Will Create 98 Jobs

One North Carolina Small Business Program Provides Matching Funds

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Frontier Communications Corporation has committed to adding 200 jobs over the coming five years as part of a $4.3 million expansion in the City of Durham.

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

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

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.

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Commerce announced today that Laurinburg and Reidsville are officially designated N.C. Certified Retirement Communities. “North Carolina is a great place to retire and now the cities of Laurinburg and Reidsville have a valuable economic development tool in being named a Certified Retirement Community,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III. “Retirees can enjoy active productive lives from our mountains to our coast and we recognize the valuable contributions that retirees can make to our communities.”

RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina's counties in September. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.2 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 4.0 percent. All fifteen of the state's metro areas experienced rate decreases. Among the Metro areas, Rocky Mount at 8.0 percent experienced the highest rate and Asheville had the lowest rate at 4.3 percent. The September not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 5.4 percent.

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Fidelity Investments® will add 600 jobs during three years and invest a minimum of $8 million across its Triangle facilities, including its Durham County campus.