Press Releases

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.

State Grant Helps Baldor Electric Co. Expand in Marion

State Grant Helps Morganton Pressure Vessels Expand into Marion

rnor Bev Perdue today announced her energy reform package to attract businesses, create jobs and promote a strong and sustainable green economy in North Carolina. She made the announcement at the SAS Solar Farm in Cary, which provides solar-generated power to Progress Energy. 

State Grant Helps Henkel Corp. Expand in Salisbury

CDBG Grants to Benefit Low-Income Households, Target Revitalization Projects