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(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced Judco Manufacturing, Inc., an automotive supplier, will create 60 new jobs in Greene County.
Published: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 @ 6:44 pm
By: Governor's Office
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When Jaden Hooten walked into a Beaufort CCC classroom to begin his GED, it was an unfamiliar and intimidating experience.
Published: Saturday, September 20th, 2025 @ 8:41 pm
By: Attila Nemecz
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Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) lessons into its heating & air technician and construction & building maintenances courses
Published: Sunday, August 31st, 2025 @ 9:35 pm
By: Attila Nemecz
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(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced today that TMG & Haartz Solutions LLC, a new joint venture to supply synthetic leather materials for automotive interiors, will create 125 jobs over the next five years in Rutherford County.
Published: Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 @ 4:01 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As part of STEM East’s Industry in Schools Week, Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) hosted high school students for two hands-on career exploration events on April 11 and April 16, showcasing career opportunities in both aviation and skilled trades.
Published: Saturday, June 28th, 2025 @ 10:03 am
By: Attila Nemecz
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Cooper announced that Millwork & Panel LLC, a residential siding manufacturer, will create 48 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will invest more than $14.3 million over the next three years to expand its vinyl siding operations in the City of Claremont.
Published: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 @ 11:32 pm
By: Governor's Office
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ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (October 5, 2023) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,949,100 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program.
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 @ 1:29 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $10 million grant to The Industrial Commons, an industry focused nonprofit in western North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 @ 2:57 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) to celebrate Clean Energy Week and highlight the community college’s innovative military workforce training programs.
Published: Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 @ 8:46 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 25 – 29, 2023 as Clean Energy Week to highlight the state’s progress in transitioning to a clean energy future.
Published: Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 @ 3:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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Community colleges engage with local employers to fill skill gaps in the communities they serve. Last week, two North Carolina community colleges held ribbon cutting ceremonies for new workforce training facilities that will help meet industry demands in the Hoke, Moore, and Duplin counties.
Published: Monday, October 23rd, 2023 @ 12:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Clayton Supply selects location in New London
Published: Saturday, September 30th, 2023 @ 8:20 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Major Business and Education Leaders Joined Governor Cooper at Central Piedmont Community College to Celebrate North Carolina’s Top Spot Ranking and World-Class Workforce
Published: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 @ 3:29 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2023 for the second year in a row. This morning, Governor Roy Cooper joined CNBC’s Scott Cohn at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville for a live broadcast where the winner was revealed.
Published: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 @ 4:09 pm
By: Governor's Office
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$7.5 million grant will help dislocated workers train for new jobs
Published: Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 @ 11:30 am
By: Governor's Office
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The $1.4 billion allocation for a non-profit called NCInnovation in the state Senate’s budget plan has raised some eyebrows. Given that this appropriation to the barely five-year-old non-profit organization would amount to nearly five percent of the entire state General Fund budget, it should.
Published: Sunday, July 16th, 2023 @ 1:45 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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ProKidney plans to invest up to $485 million and create as many as 330 jobs in Greensboro
Published: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 @ 2:56 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Senate released its biennium budget proposal this week as scheduled, with the expectation of meeting with the state House to establish a conference budget before the current fiscal year ends on June 30
Published: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 @ 12:27 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April 30 – May 6, 2023 as Small Business Week to celebrate the impact of entrepreneurs and small businesses on North Carolina’s economy.
Published: Saturday, May 20th, 2023 @ 8:54 am
By: Governor's Office
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Programs funded by grants will support small businesses
Published: Friday, May 19th, 2023 @ 12:53 pm
By: Governor's Office
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NSF-funded projects aim to create economic shift
Published: Friday, May 12th, 2023 @ 11:36 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Governor Cooper Announces Aircraft Maintenance Company Will Create 85 Jobs with Greensboro ExpansionTAT Piedmont Aviation to invest $12.8 million near Piedmont Triad International Airport
Published: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 @ 4:09 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina House released its biennium budget proposal this week as scheduled, and the North Carolina Senate is scheduled to release its version next before the two chambers meet to establish a conference budget
Published: Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 @ 9:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Senator Tillis wanted to make sure you saw (attached) the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) providing access to federal resources through EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs. Additional information on these programs is listed
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 12:04 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Axium Packaging to create 118 jobs in Randolph County
Published: Saturday, March 4th, 2023 @ 10:27 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As the Golden LEAF Foundation enters the second year of a five-year strategic plan, the Foundation continues its work funding strategies to improve the economic conditions of North Carolina’s rural and tobacco-dependent communities.
Published: Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 @ 7:04 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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At the February 2023 meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded 13 Community-Based Grants Initiative projects totaling $10,248,815 in the Southeast Prosperity Zone.
Published: Sunday, February 12th, 2023 @ 12:48 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Sumitomo Forestry America will invest $19.5 million in Archdale
Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 @ 11:22 pm
By: Governor's Office
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ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (October 6, 2022) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $443,000 in funding to support projects through the Open Grants Program.
Published: Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 @ 1:18 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 26 – 30, 2022 as North Carolina Clean Energy Week to highlight the work the state is doing to advance clean energy.
Published: Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 @ 2:01 am
By: Governor's Office
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Advanced manufacturing career opportunities abound in North Carolina and are continuing to grow with expansion and new industry announcements. These jobs require a high level of skill, pay good wages, and are often done in clean, temperature controlled environments.
Published: Saturday, August 27th, 2022 @ 7:47 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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