The Golden LEAF Foundation supports workforce projects that help close the skills gap and increase the pool of highly qualified individuals with skills aligned to North Carolina businesses’ current and future needs.
Published: Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 @ 1:08 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Governor and state officials also join job fair, emphasize state assistance to increase veteran employment opportunities
Published: Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 @ 1:36 am
By: Governor's Office
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In fiscal year 2022-23, the Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors awarded a total of $55,670,651.84 to support 102 projects across 53 counties.
Published: Saturday, November 18th, 2023 @ 10:34 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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DOA’s Division of Purchase & Contract nominated for latest upgrade to the NC electronic Vendor Portal
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 9:05 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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A proposed $17-an-hour federal minimum wage would cost North Carolina 98,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the right-leaning Employment Policies Institute.
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 9:07 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina is making it easier for aspiring and current early childhood teachers to get classroom experience and college credit to meet the state’s growing child care needs.
Published: Thursday, August 17th, 2023 @ 5:49 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The newly enhanced electronic Vendor Portal offers greater efficiency among NC businesses and state procurement professionals
Published: Sunday, July 30th, 2023 @ 8:16 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with North Carolina Military Business Center Executive Director Scott Dorney via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
Published: Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 @ 2:48 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and his colleagues recently introduced the Merchant Category Code (MCC) Neutrality Act, legislation that would prohibit the IRS from auditing taxpayers based primarily on the MCC used by their business.
Published: Saturday, April 1st, 2023 @ 1:11 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Governor Cooper released his recommended budget for the biennium today. The General Assembly has already begun budget writing, and the Governor’s recommendations, in this case, are purely political.
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 11:07 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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As reported last week by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina unemployment increased for the first time since the pandemic-induced economic downturn.
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 @ 1:02 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Largest and most geographically diverse cohort of award winners in the latest round of One North Carolina Small Business Program grants
Published: Monday, September 26th, 2022 @ 1:28 am
By: Governor's Office
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Port City Logistics to add 75 new jobs in New Hanover County
Published: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 @ 6:08 pm
By: Governor's Office
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According to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), more than 1,400 short-term, occupational skill training courses are offered across the state to train, retrain, and upgrade workers for current or future job skill requirements or certifications.
Published: Monday, June 27th, 2022 @ 11:10 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 1 - 7, 2022 as Small Business Week to celebrate America’s entrepreneurs and the impact of small businesses on North Carolina’s economy.
Published: Saturday, May 7th, 2022 @ 8:38 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Expanded eligibility opens the door for more businesses to apply for funding from Phase Two of the Business Recovery Grant program
Published: Saturday, May 7th, 2022 @ 5:58 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Federal program recognizes companies for hiring, retaining and training veterans
Published: Thursday, March 24th, 2022 @ 8:38 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Eligible businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply until January 31
Published: Friday, January 28th, 2022 @ 9:10 am
By: Governor's Office
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2021 brought many tax changes to North Carolina with the passage of the state budget, and in the end, everyone will see a bit more in their wallets.
Published: Monday, January 17th, 2022 @ 9:30 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Beaufort County Businesses have suffered disproportionately during Governor Roy Cooper's shutdown of "nonessential businesses" as opposed to his opinion of what are "essential businesses" here in North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, January 13th, 2022 @ 2:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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NC Dept of Revenue has asked for assistance from the Small Business Center Network in spreading the word about the NCDOR Business Recovery Grant Program.
Published: Monday, January 10th, 2022 @ 11:30 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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60% of North Carolinians over 18 have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
Published: Monday, August 9th, 2021 @ 6:30 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Employers, Employees Serving as Volunteers in their Communities Across NC
Published: Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 @ 2:56 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Personal income tax rates would be slashed and the corporate tax rate entirely eliminated by 2028 under a proposal rolled out on Tuesday, May 25, by N.C. Senate Republicans.
Published: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 @ 8:15 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On a road map, you’ll find Tri-County Community College in the far western corner of North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 @ 1:03 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to state boards and commissions today
Published: Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 @ 8:02 am
By: Governor's Office
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Consensus revenue forecast shows revenues will exceed May 2020 projections by $4.1 billion
Published: Saturday, February 13th, 2021 @ 5:59 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today outlined a plan for allocating federal COVID-19 relief funds for immediate needs and investing state resources to help North Carolina communities build back as the state turns the corner on the pandemic.
Published: Saturday, February 6th, 2021 @ 8:48 am
By: Governor's Office
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Among the North Carolina businesses hardest hit by Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 shutdowns are bars, taverns, and distillers.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 @ 12:41 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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News reports now confirm what many suspected: legislation approved and signed by Gov. Cooper last week entitled “Championship NC Act” (HB 807) will dole out millions of taxpayer dollars to the United States Golf Association (USGA) to build a second headquarters in Pinehurst.
Published: Saturday, September 12th, 2020 @ 6:47 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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As of September 1, North Carolina will officially be the absolute last state in the Union, prohibiting gyms and fitness facilities from reopening.
Published: Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 @ 1:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order requiring face masks made North Carolina businesses responsible for enforcement.
Published: Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 @ 9:39 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Cooper and NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced that North Carolina will remain in Safer at Home Phase 2 for three more weeks and will implement mandatory face coverings in public.
Published: Friday, June 26th, 2020 @ 9:47 am
By: Governor's Office
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