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North Carolina Department of Commerce Press Releases

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Published on June 15, 2023 - 20:30 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces More Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 210 New Jobs and over $91 Million in Private Investment

Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 11 grant requests to local governments totaling $4,478,850, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 383 jobs, 173 of which …

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Published on June 15, 2023 - 19:22 GMT

North Carolina Receives Federal Employment and Training Grant to Respond to Haywood County Paper Mill Layoffs

Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina has received approval for a $7.5 million federal workforce grant to help workers who were affected by the Pactiv Evergreen layoffs in Canton and Waynesville, Governor Roy Cooper has announced. $2.5 million will be made …

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Published on June 15, 2023 - 15:44 GMT

Third Round of Rural Transformation Grants Awarded to Boost Local Economies

Raleigh, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper announced today that 29 local governments in rural areas across the state have been awarded grants from the Rural Transformation Grant Fund, a robust source of support for rural economic development projects in North …

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Published on June 13, 2023 - 16:09 GMT

ProKidney Selects Guilford County for New Biomanufacturing Facility

Raleigh, N.C. ProKidney, Corp., a late clinical-stage cellular therapeutics company focused on chronic kidney disease (CKD), will be establishing a new biomanufacturing facility in Guilford County, potentially creating up to 330 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper …

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Published on June 6, 2023 - 20:15 GMT

North Carolina Department of Commerce Launches ‘TechHubsforNC’ and ‘CHIPSforNC’ Initiatives, Web Pages

Raleigh, N.C. Today, the North Carolina Department of Commerce launched two new initiatives and web pages aimed at strategically positioning North Carolina consortia and companies for potential federal designation as Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs …

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Published on June 6, 2023 - 15:45 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces 173 New Jobs as Auction Direct Selects Granville County

Raleigh, N.C. Auction Direct USA, an operator of a network of used vehicle superstores, will expand its operations in North Carolina by locating a new high-volume vehicle reconditioning facility in Granville County, creating 173 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 15:48 GMT

Bosch to Expand with 400 New Jobs and $130 Million Investment in Lincolnton

Raleigh, N.C. Bosch will add 400 new jobs in Lincoln County for its power tools business, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company says it will invest $130 million to expand its power tools accessory manufacturing site in the City of Lincolnton. “ …

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Published on May 31, 2023 - 15:16 GMT

North Carolina's April County and Area Unemployment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in April 2023 and increased in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.8 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.4 percent …

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Published on May 23, 2023 - 15:48 GMT

Italian Tech Company to Create 300 Jobs in Mecklenburg County as New U.S. Headquarters for EV Charging Operations

Raleigh, N.C. alpitronic Americas LLC, a manufacturer of high-power electric vehicle charging stations, will create 300 new jobs in Mecklenburg County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $18.3 million to locate its …

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Published on May 23, 2023 - 14:38 GMT

Thirteen Rural Communities Selected for Second Round of Capacity Building Program

Raleigh, N.C. Thirteen rural communities from across the state have been selected to participate in the Commerce Department’s program to increase their capacity to plan, implement, and manage economic development programs and opportunities. The Rural …

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Published on May 22, 2023 - 15:47 GMT

Energizer Holdings to Invest $43 Million in Asheboro Operations Expansion

Raleigh, N.C. Energizer Holdings, Inc., best known for its icon Energizer batteries and Bunny, will add 144 new jobs in Randolph County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $43 million for an equipment expansion for its battery …

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Published on May 19, 2023 - 14:51 GMT

Smart Materials Company to Locate U.S. Headquarters to Greensboro

Raleigh, N.C. Phase Change Solutions, a manufacturer of products for temperature management, will add 35 new jobs in Guilford County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company’s investment in the new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operation in …

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Published on May 12, 2023 - 16:14 GMT

NCcareers.org Adds New Feature for NCWorks Users

Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Department of Commerce has added a feature to the NCcareers.org website, allowing career explorers to use their NCWorks.gov user name and password to log in, create a personal profile, and save their career research for …

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Published on May 10, 2023 - 14:00 GMT

North Carolina Named Number One in Economic Development

Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina ranks first in the nation for the third year in a row on a closely watched measurement of state business competitiveness. Site Selection magazine’s 2023 ‘Prosperity Cup’ is awarded based on ten factors of economic performance, …

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Published on May 9, 2023 - 20:17 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces 205 New Jobs as EV Charging Company Expands in Mecklenburg County

Raleigh, N.C. Atom Power, the pioneer in networked energy, will expand its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Mecklenburg County, creating 205 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest nearly $4.2 million in Huntersville. …

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Published on May 9, 2023 - 14:41 GMT

N.C. Visitor Spending Soars 15 Percent in 2022

Raleigh, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the North Carolina tourism economy reached its highest level ever with travelers spending more than $33.3 billion on trips to and within the state. The previous record of $29.22 billion was set in pre- …

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Published on May 4, 2023 - 17:40 GMT

North Carolina Main Street Communities Achieve Main Street America Accreditation for 2023

Raleigh, N.C. The National Main Street Center has designated 42 North Carolina communities as accredited Main Street America™ programs for 2023, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today. Each year, the national group and the Commerce …

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Published on May 3, 2023 - 15:02 GMT

North Carolina's March County and Area Unemployment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 61 of North Carolina’s counties in March 2023, increased in 12, and remained unchanged in 27. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.8 percent while Buncombe County had the …

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Published on May 2, 2023 - 16:19 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces $1.6 million in Workforce Development Grants to Nonprofits

Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Department of Commerce has awarded four special workforce training grants totaling more than $1.6 million to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. Federal American Rescue Plan Act ( …

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Published on April 27, 2023 - 15:14 GMT

Turkey Breeder to Build Hatchery with $58 Million Investment in Goldsboro

Raleigh, N.C. Select Genetics, a turkey breeder, will create 26 jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $58 million to build a new turkey egg hatchery and establish turkey farms in Goldsboro. “Our farming legacy …

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