Press Releases

N.C. Department of Commerce Honors 10 N.C. Main Street Award Winners

Ten communities will receive awards for excellence in downtown revitalization during the annual North Carolina Main Street Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, March 12 in Mooresville. North Carolina Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary of Rural Development Kenny Flowers and N.C.

Governor Stein Announces 180 Jobs as Global Technology Company Selects Wake County for New Headquarters

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Ralliant Corporation, a global company providing precision technologies for a range of industry sectors will establish its global headquarters in Wake County, creating 180 jobs.

Strengthening NC Families: Governor Stein Visits Durham Child Care Center to Announce Task Force for Child Care and Early Education

Today, Governor Josh Stein visited Kate’s Korner, a Durham child care center, to announce a new Task Force for Child Care and Early Education and highlight the need to invest in North Carolina families.

Only Four Days Left to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

There are only four days left to timely apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for 39 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina. The deadline to timely file for DUA benefits is March 10. 

Deadline to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance is March 10

The March 10th deadline to timely apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for 39 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina is quickly approaching. 

Governor Stein Announces 13 Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 371 New Jobs and over $165 Million of Investment

Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 13 grant requests to local governments totaling $9,627,500. The grants include commitments creating a total of 785 jobs, 414 of which were previously announced.

Filing for Unemployment Insurance Gets Easier as New Online Chat System Launches

Today, the Commerce Department’s Division of Employment Security launched ‘Felix,’ a new Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot to help anyone who files a new claim for unemployment benefits navigate the process of submitting a claim.

Governor Stein Announces 151 Jobs as Fence Company Selects Columbus County for New HQ and Manufacturing Center

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Barrier Fencing Supply Company, a business offering a broad selection of aluminum and vinyl fences to residential and commercial markets, will create 151 jobs in North Carolina.

N.C. Department of Commerce Launches Strategic Guide to Support Technology Coalitions and Drive Economic Growth

A new report offering North Carolina-based technology coalitions a playbook of best practices for success was published today by the N.C. Board of Science, Technology, and Innovation.  The N.C.

Governor Stein Announces 61 New Jobs, $6 Million Investment In Chowan County

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Provalus, an information technology outsourcing firm, will establish a Center of Excellence in Edenton that will create 61 jobs.