Press Releases

BUCHI Kombucha Selects Madison County for Manufacturing Expansion

Asheville Kombucha Mamas, LLC, a locally owned natural beverage company more commonly known as BUCHI, is expanding in Madison County, creating 28 new jobs and currently investing $2 million with plans to invest up to $7 million over the next three years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Announces 384 New Jobs as Furniture Manufacturer Selects Person County

POLYWOOD, a manufacturer of outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics, will create 384 jobs over five years in Person County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $35.3 million to open a manufacturing and distribution center in Roxboro. 

More Counties Able to Provide Temporary Jobs for Hurricane Florence Recovery

Thirteen additional counties are now eligible to participate in the temporary employment program that puts North Carolinians to work on recovery efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Florence, N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today.

Governor Cooper announces NCWorks Local Innovation Fund to support Workforce Development

A new competitive grant program will support local efforts to meet workforce challenges, Governor Roy Cooper announced today at the NCWorks Partnership Conference in Greensboro.

North Carolina’s August County and Area Employment Figures Released

Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 88 of North Carolina’s counties in August, increased in four, and remained unchanged in eight. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.6 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.1 percent.

New Opportunity for North Carolina Tech Companies To Accelerate Growth with Matching Grant Funds

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M.

Manufacturing Week in North Carolina Highlights Positive Impact to State’s Economy

Yesterday (September 30) marked the start of 'North Carolina Manufacturing Week,’ as proclaimed by Governor Roy Cooper .

Governor Cooper Announces 626 New Jobs in Forsyth County

National General Insurance, a property and casualty insurance company, plans to expand its operations in Winston-Salem to create 626 jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Announces Up To 1,000 New Jobs in Guilford County

Publix Super Markets, Inc. will build a refrigerated distribution center in Guilford County by the end of 2022 as part of a multiphase project and has plans to create up to 1,000 jobs by 2025, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Record Visitor Spending Reflected in all North Carolina Counties in 2017

Record visitor spending in 2017 was reflected with visitor spending increases in all 100 counties, N.C. Secretary of Commerce Anthony M. Copeland announced today.