RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that ASMO North America, a global supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components, will expand its manufacturing operations in Pitt County. The company plans to create 200 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2016 and invest $50 million in its Greenville location. “ASMO has a great presence in North Carolina and we’re thrilled that they see the value in growing with us in …
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Automotive Engine Manufacturer to Create 127 Jobs in Lincoln County
Tuesday (May 7), Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Borghetti Turbos North America, Inc., a manufacturer of turbochargers, gas turbines, compressors and other related automotive parts, will open a new facility in Lincoln County. The company plans to create 127 jobs and invest more than $3.7 million over the next three years in Lincolnton. The project was made possible in part by a performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund of up to $99,000. …
N.C. Broadband focuses on adoption and deployment strategies through collaboration
N.C. Broadband, a division of the N.C. Department of Commerce, served as the major sponsor for the eighth annual N.C. Black Summit, organized by The Alliance of N.C. Black Elected Officials, held April 25-27 at the North Raleigh Hilton. In North Carolina, as in many states, African Americans are reflected as having lower broadband adoption rates than other populations. In North Carolina’s 2011 Citizen Survey, African American respondents reported the lowest percentage of home Internet access use, the second lowest …
NC State Tax Receipts from Visitor Spending Approach $1 Billion
RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory is proclaiming May 4-12, 2013, as Tourism Week in North Carolina, joining destinations across the state to celebrate travel and tourism as a record-breaking industry that is vital to the economic stability and growth of the state. North Carolina ranks as the sixth most visited state in the country. Newly released figures from the U.S. Travel Association show that in 2012, domestic visitor spending reached a record $19.4 billion, a 5.4 percent increase that …
Interiors & Gifts Too Now Renting Store Space For Local Crafts and Items
Interiors & Gifts, Too, located at 133 South Garnett Street in Henderson, NC is now looking for a few good retailers to setup a table or booth type section. The seller would rent space from Interiors & Gifts, Too, setup their merchandise in the space provided, and the staff of Interiors & Gifts Too will sell your items for you, handle the checkout with customers, and reimburse the seller a percentage of the sales. The seller would rent and maintain …
Belk Spring Charity Sale Raises More Than $5.3 Million
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 2, 2013 – In its first Charity Sale of the year, Belk, Inc. raised more than $5.3 million for nearly 8,000 nonprofits across its 16-state footprint. On Saturday, April 27 the four-hour semi-annual shopping event served as an excellent fundraising tool for participating organizations that sell $5 tickets to their supporters. It’s also an opportunity for customers to give back to local nonprofits while taking advantage of special in-store discounts on purchases during the event. “Giving back …
Workforce Solutions grant receives top national designation
This past March, the N.C. State Energy Sector Partnership training grant, in the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Division of Workforce Solutions, was named one of the highest performing High Growth and Emerging Industry grantees from across the nation. This designation is the result of participant performance, program innovation, systemic change and the sustainability of training programs created to meet local employer needs. To date, 1,074 individuals in the state have received industry-recognized credentials and 810 individuals have been verified to …
MPAA report shows Iron Man 3’s financial impact on N.C.
U.S. box office returns for Iron Man 3 won’t be in until this weekend, but a new analysis released today (April 30) shows the film’s financial impact on North Carolina’s economy was significant. According to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the movie, which filmed in North Carolina between December 2011 and December 2012, resulted in $179.8 million in spending and 2,043 jobs in the state. Spending associated with the film involved more than 700 vendors in 84 communities …
Non-Woven Media Manufacturer Selects Washington, N.C.
RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that ProNamic Industries, a non-woven media manufacturer, will locate its operations in Beaufort County. The company plans to create 52 jobs and invest more than $8.5 million over the next three years in Washington. “ProNamic Industries is a great fit for North Carolina and Beaufort County,” said Governor McCrory. “We’re focusing on recruiting companies and growing jobs in key economic sectors so our state has what it …
Google expands in North Carolina
Governor Pat McCrory, along with U.S. Representative Mark Meadows, N.C. Senator Dan Soucek, N.C. Representative Edgar Starnes (Majority Leader), Duke Energy State President Paul Newton and Google Operations Manager Enoch Moeller announced on April 19 that Google will invest an additional $600 million in the Lenoir data center site. “It is great news for Caldwell County and our state that Google has decided to expand its operations in western North Carolina,” said McCrory. “They are a valuable economic resource in …
Governor McCrory announces new strategic mobility formula to create more jobs and connect people with opportunities
Governor Pat McCrory introduced a new proposal for funding transportation projects on April 18 to accelerate North Carolina’s infrastructure investments and encourage greater economic growth. The strategic mobility formula would allow the N.C. Department of Transportation to use existing funds more efficiently, significantly increasing the number of projects to better connect economic regions and create more jobs. “We need a strategic way to connect all North Carolinians to greater opportunities in a way that gives us the most bang for …
N.C. Broadband releases findings from research symposium
N.C. Broadband’s report Research Roundtable on the Economic and Community Impact of Broadband was released on April 18 at the Broadband Communities Summit 2013 in Dallas, Texas. N.C. Broadband, a division of the N.C. Department of Commerce, convened a one-day research symposium on Dec. 7, 2012 in Washington, D.C. to examine issues around how to best measure the economic impact of state and national broadband deployment and adoption building efforts, with an emphasis on how these issues pertain to North …
Belk Brings 125 Days of Service to Dabney Elementary
April 19, 2013 — As part of its 125th anniversary celebration this year, Belk is showing its continued gratitude and commitment to the Southern communities it serves by enlisting store volunteers to do makeovers in local schools over a 125 day period from March 10 – July 12. Belk is working in partnership with Points of Light, the world’s largest organization devoted to volunteer service, which will help mobilize and coordinate Belk’s efforts (Learn more: www.pointsoflight.org). Makeovers will vary based …
Google Expands in Lenoir, North Carolina
LENOIR, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, along with U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, N.C. Sen. Dan Soucek, N.C. Rep. Edgar Starnes (Majority Leader), Duke Energy State President Paul Newton and Google Operations Manager Enoch Moeller announced Friday that Google will invest an additional $600 million in the Lenoir data center site. “It is great news for Caldwell County and our state that Google has decided to expand its operations in western North Carolina,” said Governor McCrory. “They are a valuable economic …
Ipreo Holdings to create 250 jobs in Wake County
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced on April 11 that Ipreo Holdings, a global company that provides market intelligence, data and technology solutions to capital markets and corporate professionals around the world, will establish a business center in Wake County. The company plans to create 250 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2017 and invest more than $3 million in its Raleigh location. The N.C. Department of Commerce’s Vivian Powell was the developer …
Global Company Ipreo Holdings to Create 250 Jobs in Wake County, N.C.
RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Ipreo Holdings, a global company that provides market intelligence, data and technology solutions to capital markets and corporate professionals around the world, will establish a business center in Wake County. The company plans to create 250 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2017 and invest over $3 million in its Raleigh location. “Ipreo is just the kind of company we want to attract …
Food Manufacturer to Locate in Robeson County, N.C.
RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Trinity Frozen Foods, a frozen food manufacturing company, will locate its operations in Robeson County. The company plans to create 149 jobs and invest more than $15 million over the next three years in Pembroke. “North Carolina is proud of its strong roots in agriculture,” said Governor Pat McCrory. “It makes great business sense for Trinity to locate near a majority of the growers in the state …
N.C. Beer Month continues to generate interest
Brewing a new tradition, North Carolina rings in spring with its inaugural Beer Month as a testament to the state’s influence in the craft beer business. Sponsored by the Division of Tourism and the N.C. Brewers Guild, Beer Month takes in special tours, tastings, dinners, classes, festivals, and lodging packages celebrating local variations on this heady beverage. Toast North Carolina’s beer craftsmanship and the destinations where it thrives with these seven fun facts in honor of the month-long beer fête. …
Building Products Manufacturer to Create 145 Jobs in Columbus County, N.C.
RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Ply Gem Industries, a manufacturer of building products, will expand its operations in Columbus County. The company plans to create 145 jobs and invest $15.5 million over the next three years in Fair Bluff. “These new manufacturing jobs are a welcome and necessary step to improving the economy in Columbus County,” said Governor McCrory. “It’s always encouraging when a great corporate citizen like Ply Gem chooses to …
Gov. McCrory launches “Partnership for Prosperity,” a new economic development approach
Gov. Pat McCrory announced plans Monday to pursue a “Partnership for Prosperity,” an effort to change the way economic growth is fostered in North Carolina. New legislation will create a separate nonprofit corporation to center economic development functions for the state. A board of directors, chaired by the governor, will oversee the Partnership and have governance of all recruitment and retention activities. The functions include small business development, entrepreneurship, international investment and import/export, along with travel and tourism. “We are …