North Carolina Department of Commerce Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on April 20, 2023 - 19:14 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces More Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 169 New Jobs and nearly $50 Million in Private Investment

Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved nine grant requests to local governments totaling $2,221,694, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 191 jobs, 22 of …

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Published on April 17, 2023 - 15:58 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces Aircraft Maintenance Company Will Create 85 Jobs with Greensboro Expansion

Raleigh, N.C. TAT Piedmont Aviation, an aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) company, will expand its operations near the Piedmont Triad International Airport and create 85 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $12. …

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Published on April 11, 2023 - 16:59 GMT

Australian Environmental Company Selects Iredell County for its First North American Operation

Raleigh, N.C. EPOC Enviro, a PFAS remediation company, will create 226 new jobs in Iredell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $4.1 million to locate its first North American production site to Statesville. “It’s …

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Published on April 6, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

Global Glass Manufacturer Will Expand Operations in Scotland County

Raleigh, N.C. Pilkington North America, Inc. (PNA), a major glass manufacturing company, will invest $86.8 million in its operations in Scotland County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The project includes the rebuild of one of its two float glass …

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Published on April 5, 2023 - 14:07 GMT

North Carolina's February County and Area Unemployment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 74 of North Carolina’s counties in February 2023, increased in five, and remained unchanged in 21. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.6 percent while Orange County had …

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Published on April 4, 2023 - 15:08 GMT

Peanut Processor to Invest $17 Million in Elizabethtown Facility

Raleigh, N.C. Severn Peanut Company, a peanut sheller, will create 44 jobs in Bladen County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $17 million to upgrade and renovate its facility in Elizabethtown for peanut butter production. “ …

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Published on March 22, 2023 - 20:32 GMT

Third Round of Funding Available from the Rural Transformation Grant Fund

Raleigh, N.C. A third opportunity opened today for local governments in North Carolina’s rural areas to once again apply for a Rural Transformation Grant. The popular grant program from the Department of Commerce helps communities overcome challenges that …

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Published on March 17, 2023 - 14:21 GMT

North Carolina's January County and Area Unemployment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 99 of North Carolina’s counties in January 2023 and decreased in one. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.1 percent while Greene, Buncombe, and Orange Counties each had …

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Published on March 16, 2023 - 15:38 GMT

North Carolina Recognizes 38 Main Street Champions

Statesville, N.C. North Carolina Main Street Champions will be recognized for their contributions to their Main Street programs and downtown districts today in Statesville. Since the recognition started in 2000, including this year’s 38 honorees, 375 …

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Published on March 16, 2023 - 00:04 GMT

N.C. Department of Commerce Honors 2022 N.C. Main Street Award Winners

Statesville, N.C. Nine communities will receive awards for excellence in downtown revitalization during the North Carolina Main Street Awards Ceremony in Statesville this evening. Assistant Secretary of Rural Development Kenny Flowers, and Director of the …

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Published on March 15, 2023 - 14:22 GMT

North Carolina Textile Manufacturer to Invest $24 Million in Winston-Salem Expansion

Raleigh, N.C. Tex-Tech Industries, a leading manufacturer of specialty textiles, will create 49 new jobs in Forsyth County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $24.8 million to build a new manufacturing center in Winston- …

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Published on March 10, 2023 - 17:07 GMT

Spending by Productions in N.C. Tops $258 Million in 2022, New Projects Kick Off 2023

Raleigh, N.C. Filmmakers spent more than $258 million on productions in North Carolina last year, the sixth highest year-end total since 2000, when the state started offering incentives to support the state’s film industry. “North Carolina continues to …

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Published on March 8, 2023 - 22:44 GMT

North Carolina Launches Caregiving Workforce Strategic Leadership Council

Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina leaders are projecting shortages in direct care workers, nurses and other caregiving positions in the coming decade. At the same time, demand for these services is rising. To address this gap, the North Carolina Department of …

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Published on March 7, 2023 - 19:35 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces 500 New Jobs as Siemens Mobility Selects Davidson County for Major East Coast Manufacturing Center

Raleigh, N.C. Siemens Mobility, Inc., the global manufacturer of rail transportation vehicles and control systems, will build a major advanced manufacturing and rail services center in Davidson County, creating 506 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 16:12 GMT

N.C. Department of Commerce and the Danish Energy Agency Sign Agreement to Cooperate on the Responsible Development of Offshore ...

Raleigh, N.C. Today, North Carolina entered an international agreement to access new resources and expertise from the nation that built the world’s first offshore wind farm, advancing North Carolina’s development of a clean energy economy. North Carolina …

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Published on February 28, 2023 - 21:23 GMT

Packaging Manufacturer to Build New Facility in Archdale with $32 Million Investment

Raleigh, N.C. Axium Packaging, a manufacturer of packaging and containers, will create 118 jobs in Randolph County over the next three years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $32 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 19:05 GMT

UPS to Create 98 Jobs with $12 Million Investment at New Local Distribution Center in the Town of Holly Ridge

Raleigh, N.C. Global integrated logistics solutions provider, UPS [NYSE: UPS], will create 98 new jobs in Onslow County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $12.3 million to locate a distribution facility in the southeast …

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Published on February 22, 2023 - 16:37 GMT

High Tech French Company Selects Henderson County for its North American Headquarters

Raleigh, N.C. Global RFID inlays and tags manufacturer, Tageos will create 64 new jobs in Henderson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $19.25 million to establish its North American headquarters in the Town of Fletcher. “ …

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Published on February 21, 2023 - 20:49 GMT

Several North Carolina Local Workforce Development Board Area Boundaries to Change July 1

Raleigh, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper announced several realignments of local workforce development areas today, approving requests from local elected officials in six counties in central North Carolina. The Governor’s action followed recommendations from the …

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Published on February 16, 2023 - 20:40 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces 14 Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 262 New Jobs and $31.5 Million in Private Investment

Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 14 grant requests to local governments totaling $6,644,500, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 324 jobs, 62 of which …

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