Press Releases

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that the U.S. Energy Department has approved North Carolina’s $75.9 million Energy Plan to improve energy efficiency, promote greater use of renewable energy resources and create more green jobs.  The program will be funded through the state’s share of federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. 

State Grant Helps Baldor Electric Co. Expand in Kings Mountain

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Teupen, a global leader in the design and manufacture of track-mounted aerial work platforms, will open its U.S. headquarters, services and spare parts operations in Mecklenburg County.  The company has leased a 10,000-square-foot industrial building in Charlotte and is creating 10 jobs immediately, while planning to expand further in the next two years.   

A new report by the Pew Center on the States indicates that North Carolina is poised to capitalize on Gov. Bev Perdue’s green energy plan, including her proposals to make green energy jobs a cornerstone of North Carolina’s economy. 

State Grant Helps NACA Expand in Charlotte

Gov. Bev Perdue has proclaimed June 2009 as Motion Picture Industry Month, recognizing and celebrating the state’s successful film industry.    “When people make films in North Carolina, it means jobs for our people and economic benefits for our economy,” Perdue said. “We are proud of our great history in the industry and look forward to having a leading role in film development for North Carolina.”

Gov. Bev. Perdue and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) today announced that Department of Defense spending in North Carolina grew by 22 percent and exceeded $3.6 billion in federal fiscal year 2008 – an increase of $657 million from 2007 data.

State Grant Helps Ethan Allen Operations Expand in Maiden

RALEIGH  --  Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Apple has selected North Carolina as the location for a new data center.  The company is expected to invest more than $1 billion in the project over nine years. “North Carolina continues to be a prime location for growing and expanding global technology companies,” said Perdue.  “We welcome Apple to North Carolina and look forward to working with the company as it begins providing a significant economic boost to local communities and the state.”

State Grant Helps Loparex Bring 128 Jobs to N.C.