Press Releases

Mitchell to Lead Rural Economic Development Division

Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Dr. Patricia Mitchell will become the Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development at the N.C. Department of Commerce. 

Eden Named Official Retirement Community

The N.C. Department of Commerce announced today that Eden has been designated as a N.C. Certified Retirement Community.  The N.C. General Assembly established the program in 2008 to designate communities that offer unprecedented quality of living that is desirable to retirees.

94,000 Users Visit NCWorks Online During First Month

One month after its launch, NCWorks Online is already connecting talented citizens with North Carolina’s employers.

Motion Component Manufacturer to Create 77 Jobs in Brunswick County

Lee Controls to locate headquarters near Southport

idX Impressions to Expand in Beaufort County

ton, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that idX Impressions will be expanding its manufacturing operations in Beaufort County.  The company plans to create 159 new jobs and invest $3 million over the next three years in Washington.

Confectionary Company to create 90 jobs in Orange County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Morinaga, a leading international confectionary company, will locate a new facility in Orange County.   The company plans to create 90 new jobs and invest $48 million over the next three years.

Governor McCrory Clears the Way for Additional Rural Center Grants

, NC- Governor Pat McCrory announced the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has authorized payments for 41 grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center. The grants total $2,020,464.92.
 

Exterior Building Products Manufacturer to Expand in Lenoir County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Associated Materials Inc.

Stable Trading Company to Create 45 Jobs in Robeson County

, NC- Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Due Process Stable Trading Company, LLC will locate a new manufacturing facility in Robeson County.  The company plans to create 45 new jobs and invest $1.37 million over the next three years in

Sturm, Ruger & Company to Create More Than 450 Jobs in Rockingham County

Firearms manufacturer to establish new facility in Mayodan