News

Welcome to the North Carolina Department of Commerce News Center 

You'll find the latest information on community and economic development in our state right here, plus resources for journalists covering our agency

Media Contacts

If you are a journalist or other media professional needing additional information, contact:

David Rhoades
Communications Director
(919) 814-4611 | drhoades@commerce.nc.gov

Patrice Bethea
Deputy Communications Director
(919) 814-4612 | patrice.bethea@commerce.nc.gov

To submit a formal request to see public records from the agency, send your request by email to publicrecords@commerce.nc.gov.

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Current Press Releases

Governor Cooper Encourages Employers to Apply for HIRE Vets Medallion Program
North Carolina’s February Employment Figures Released
Third Round of Funding Available from the Rural Transformation Grant Fund
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Blog | The LEAD Feed

Current Blog List

Current Blog List

Proposed policy solutions for addressing the child care shortage
Who faces greater exposure to automation? A look at age.
Who faces greater exposure to automation? A look at gender.
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Current Initiatives

Review high-impact programs on our agenda, recently announced plans, and upcoming public hearing or public comment periods

Events

See meetings or events coming up on Commerce's calendar, such as boards and commissions like the NCWorks Commission or the Board of Science, Technology, & Innovation.

Public Access and Participation Plan

Review our approach to encourage more people to engage in our work in the Department's Public Access and Participation Plan

The LEAD Feed

Valuable insights on the state’s economy from our Labor & Economic Analysis team's popular blog

SYNC Newsletter Archive

Past issues of SYNC, our electronic newsletter for local government officials, private-sector allies, state policy makers, and anyone interested in economic development in North Carolina.