Press Releases

The Apprenticeship and Training Bureau, formerly a part of the N.C. Department of Labor, transitioned to the N.C. Department of Commerce on January 1.  The program combines on-the-job training with related classroom instruction to develop workers who are fully competent in their respective occupations.

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Key Gas Components, Incorporated will be expanding its manufacturing operation in McDowell County.  The company plans to create 37 new jobs and invest more than $2.2 million over the next three years in Marion.  

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Fiber Composites, LLC, doing business as Fiberon, will expand its Stanly County operations.  The company plans to create 25 new jobs and invest $3.8 million over the next three years in New London.  

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Electrolux, a global leader in home and professional appliances, will expand its headquarters in Charlotte.  The company plans to create an additional 810 jobs in Charlotte by the end of 2017 and invest $85 million in its Mecklenburg County location. The project was made possible in part by an award from the state Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) program.  Receipt of the award is based on proof of job creation and other performance requirements. 

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Nutkao USA, Inc. will be locating its nut butter manufacturing operation in Nash County.  The company plans to create 56 new jobs and invest more than $7.3 million over the next three years in Rocky Mount.  

Dual Covers Highlight U.S. Opens, North Carolina Zoo

IGH, N.C. — “The Official 2014 North Carolina Travel Guide,” unveiled today by the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development, reflects the state’s new “Beauty Amplified” tourism brand with a visually rich design and a focus on the wealth of experiences from the mountains to the coast.

5,700 production days, $254 million in spending and 25,000 job opportunities in 2013

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Armstrong Marine, Inc. is building a welded aluminum boat manufacturing operation in Onslow County.  The company plans to create 200 jobs and invest more than $8.4 million at the new facility near Swansboro.  

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today The Solar Connection will locate its manufacturing facility in McDowell County.  The company plans to create 50 jobs and invest more than $500,000 over the next three years in Marion.   “North Carolina will continue to embrace an ‘all of the above’ approach to energy development,” said Governor McCrory. “We applaud The Solar Connection, a veteran-owned company, for its commitment to hire military veteran workers and grow operations in Western North Carolina.”