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AW North Carolina Announces Additional Investment in Durham and Granville Counties

  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that AW North Carolina, a manufacturer of automatic transmissions and transmission components, will expand production at its manufacturing facility in Durham County adding 56 new jobs.

Commerce Finalizes Agreement to Transfer Rural Center Grants

IGH, N.C. — Secretary Sharon Decker signed an agreement today that transfers $100 million in state funds from the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center to the N.C. Department of Commerce, which will assume the management and oversight of 421 existing grants totaling in excess of $69 million.

HUBER+SUHNER to Relocate North America Headquarters to North Carolina

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that HUBER+SUHNER, a manufacturer of components and system solutions for electrical and optical transportation of data and energy, will locate its North American headquarters in Mecklenburg County.  The

GE Opens New Product Development Facility in Cary

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory congratulated GE Energy Management for opening its new Energy Management office in Cary. The new Cary office co-locates GE’s engineering and product management with other critical functions under one roof.

Mitchell to Lead Rural Economic Development Division

Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Dr. Patricia Mitchell will become the Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development at the N.C. Department of Commerce. 

Automotive Parts Manufacturer to Expand in Henderson County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.

Wright Foods to Expand in Montgomery County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Wright Foods will be expanding its food processing and packaging operation in Montgomery County.  The company plans to create 505 new jobs and invest $53 million over the next five years in Troy.

Food Packaging Company to Expand Facilities in Lenoir and Iredell Counties

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Pactiv, LLC will expand manufacturing facilities in Lenoir and Iredell counties.  The company plans to create 77 jobs in the two counties and invest more than $9 million in Kinston and Mooresville.

XPO Logistics to Expand in Mecklenburg County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that XPO Logistics, a company that provides freight management, expedited transportation and freight forwarding services, will expand its national operations center in Mecklenburg County.

Governor McCrory Proclaims June 17-21, 2013 as Small Business Week in North Carolina

Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed June 17-21, 2013 as Small Business Week in North Carolina, encouraging citizens to recognize the importance of small businesses and their owners here in this state.