Press Releases

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced Forbes magazine is ranking North Carolina as the 3rd Best State for Business in America.  North Carolina improved from last year’s Forbes ranking of fifth. In addition, the Governor announced that recent statistics from the Federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics show North Carolina is the 3rd best state for declining unemployment and 4th in the nation for job creation. 

Secretary Keith Crisco today announced two companies and five North Carolinians have received the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development for 2010.  The awards honor individuals and businesses for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in helping North Carolina achieve its workforce development goals.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Save-A-Lot, Ltd., a leading discount grocery chain, will build a new distribution center in Davidson County.  The company plans to create 43 jobs and invest $24.45 million during the next three years in Lexington.  The project was made possible in part by a $125,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.

The North Carolina Energy Office has awarded $8 million in federal Recovery Act funds to 27 public and private agencies to promote the use of alternative fuels, make commercial and industrial buildings more energy efficient and provide for greater energy efficiency in transportation.

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company and leader in diabetes care, and Nypro Inc., a global leader in manufactured precision plastics products, will expand operations in Johnston County and Buncombe County.  The companies plan to create 241 jobs over the next four years and will invest $161 million combined.  The two-company, multi-county project was made possible in part by state grants from the Job Development Investment Grant program and One North Carolina Fund.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that FCA, an Illinois-based custom packaging manufacturing company, will open a new facility in Edgecombe County.  FCA selected the KanBan Logistics facility located in the Kingsboro Industrial Park to manufacture skids that will house advanced manufactured engines for Cummins, a large industrial company in the region.  Initially the Company will employ 20 individuals with plans to grow to 40 employees.

Secretary Keith Crisco today announced that the N.C. Department of Commerce will sponsor a conference focused on North Carolina textile opportunities and developments in military and government-related markets both nationally and around the world.  The conference will be held Oct. 13 in Greensboro.

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that TIMCO Aerosystems, LLC., one of the largest providers of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the world, will open a passenger seat manufacturing operation in Wallburg. The company plans to create 275 jobs over the next five years and invest $2.75 million at the facility. The project was made possible in part by state grants from the Job Development Investment Grant program and One North Carolina Fund.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Tasz Inc. will create 21 jobs in Caldwell County. The company plans to create the jobs and invest $2.2 million in Lenoir during the next three years. The project was made possible in part by a $42,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.  

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Valendrawers Inc., a manufacturer of drawer and door components for the furniture and cabinet industry, will expand in Davidson County. The company plans to create 50 jobs and invest $1.2 million in Lexington during the next three years. The project was made possible in part by a $100,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.