Press Releases

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Charlotte-based Celgard LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polypore International Inc. (NYSE: PPO), will create 289 jobs and invest a total of $91 million in expanded and new infrastructure in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties over the next five years.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Reser’s Fine Foods, a national producer of prepared foods and salads, will expand its plant to the Halifax Industrial Center in Halifax County.  The company plans to create 500 jobs in three phases over the next five years.  The announcement was made possible in part by a $1 million grant from the One North Carolina Fund. 

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Husqvarna, a global leader in outdoor power equipment, will double its Charlotte workforce with the opening of a new North American headquarters. Husqvarna plans to add 160 workers over the next three years and invest $2.75 million in the project. The company currently employs 160 workers in Charlotte. 

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that more than $860,700 in federal Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency block grants will help six local agencies create jobs and save on utility and fuel bills.  The six grants mark the first distribution of money from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program in North Carolina.  Additional grants are expected to be announced in the coming weeks as funding applications are reviewed and acted upon. 

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Wilbert Plastic Services, a national supplier of molded plastic parts for the automotive, industrial equipment and custom parts markets, will expand its operations in Gaston County.  The company will relocate its headquarters from Chicago to Belmont, invest $5.7 million and create 41 jobs during the next three years.  The announcement was made possible in part by an $82,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. 

North Carolina is one of six states selected to participate in a new nationwide effort to save energy and serve as a model for other states in developing new strategies to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings, reduce utility costs and cut emissions.   “This is an opportunity for North Carolina to continue demonstrating its leadership and commitment to promoting and increasing energy efficiency,” said John Morrison, assistant secretary for energy at the N.C. Department of Commerce. 

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that more than $330,000 in federal Recovery Act funds have been awarded to eight North Carolina “Main Street” communities to help with energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.  The grants are the first distribution of money from the North Carolina Energy Program for the state’s Main Street initiative. 

One NC Fund Grant Helps Maple Springs Laundry Expand in Long View

State Grant Helps Zenta Mortgage Services Expand

More Than $8 Million Available For Entrepreneurial, Job-Creating Ventures Statewide