Press Releases

Governor McCrory Announces $640,448 in Innovation Grants for 13 North Carolina Businesses

Raleigh, N.C. -  New innovation grants will assist thirteen North Carolina companies in bringing new, cutting-edge products to the marketplace.

Governor McCrory Thanks Sharon Decker for her Service to North Carolina;

Introduces Next Commerce Secretary

Commerce Issues 2015 Economic Development Tier Rankings

Nine Counties Will Change Tiers Next Year

In Case You Missed It: Forbes' Best States for Business


Note: "North Carolina moves up one spot to third. People have descended on North Carolina for the past decade, and it boasts one of the highest net migration rates in the U.S. Many are chasing jobs.

Cognizant to Open New IT Delivery and Operations Center in Charlotte

Company Will Add 500 Jobs Across NC

Burkert Contromatic Corp. to Expand in Mecklenburg County

Move Will Result in 61 New Jobs

Oak Valley Hardwoods Expanding Into Graham County

Move Will Result in 114 New Jobs

Technimark Expansion Means 163 New Jobs for Randolph County

Injection Molding Company Investing in New Facility

North Carolina Rural Economic Development Division Now Accepting Applications for Competitive Grant Program for Rural Communities

$1.75 million in Potential Grants For Underserved and Limited Resource Communities

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Seventh Round of Grants

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved four grants or loans totaling more than $1.8 million with the commitment of more than 150 new jobs.