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New Report Highlights Economic Impact of Military in North Carolina

  The military supports 540,000 jobs, including 340,000 in the private sector, according to a new report released today by the N.C. Department of Commerce. The report also found the military boosts the state’s  personal income by more than $30 billion.
 
The study, released by the Labor & Economic Analysis Division, concludes the military accounts for nearly 10 percent of all economic activity in North Carolina.
 

N.C. Division of Employment Security Receives Favorable Marks in Recent Audits

IGH, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Commerce recently received positive results from three separate audits of the Division of Employment Security (DES). The Division was audited by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Polymer Manufacturer Expansion Brings 76 Jobs to Rutherford County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Trelleborg  Coated Systems US, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engineered polymer solutions, will expand its operations in Rutherford County.  The company plans to create 76 new jobs and invest $10.6 million over the next four years in Rutherfordton.

Seafood Processor to Create 120 Jobs in Pender County

, N.C. -- Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that RC Creations, LLC, a seafood processing company, will establish a new facility in Pender County. The company plans to create 120 new jobs and invest more than $25 million by the end of 2017.
 

Gov. McCrory Announces Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development

Governor Pat McCrory announced that the 2013 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development were presented today to three companies and four North Carolinians. The awards honor individuals and businesses for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in helping North Carolina achieve its workforce development goals.
“I congratulate these award recipients for their determination, innovation and commitment to helping make our employees the nation’s best,” said Governor McCrory. “Our highly skilled workforce is leading our economic recovery.”  

More than 1,600 New Employers Register with NCWorks Online

Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that more than 1,600 new businesses have registered to find qualified workers with NCWorks Online since the site was launched on Aug. 5.

More than 13,000 new job orders and more than 16,000 new resumes have also been posted to NCWorks Online, which is operated by the N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions. The integrated workforce system has registered more than 16,000 new job seekers who are now able to take advantage of the system’s job-matching tools and career exploration services.

Nonwoven Manufacturer to Create 72 New Jobs in Davidson County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Custom Nonwoven, Inc., a global producer of polyester staple fiber, will locate a new manufacturing facility in Davidson County.  The company plans to create 72 jobs and invest more than $12.8 million over the next three years in Thomasville.
 

Fan Manufacturer Expansion Brings 184 Jobs to Cleveland County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Greenheck Fan Corporation, a leading manufacturer of air movement and control equipment, will expand its operations in Cleveland County.  The company plans to create 184 new jobs and invest $30 million over the next five years in Shelby.
 
 
 

Jacob Holm Industries to Expand in Buncombe County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Jacob Holm Industries, a global nonwoven manufacturing company, will expand its operations in Buncombe County.  The company plans to create 66 new jobs with a minimum qualifying investment of more than $45.9 million. The total capital investment is likely to exceed $60 million when the final project is complete.  This growth will take place over the next three years in Candler.
 

Valve and Piping Manufacturers to Expand in Robeson County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Flo-Tite Valve Controls and sister company Titan Flow Control will be expanding their manufacturing operations in Robeson County. 
 
Flo-Tite plans to create as many as 25 new jobs and invest more than $1.5 million in Lumberton.  Titan Flow Control plans to create up to 15 new jobs and invest more than $2 million in Lumberton.