Steel Warehouse Company, a leading steel service center, will create 58 new jobs in Catawba County, Governor Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $30.5 million to locate a state-of-the-art facility in the City of Hickory.“North Carolina’s reputation as the best state for business continues to attract industry leaders to operate in our state,” said Governor Cooper. “Our central East Coast location, affordability, and world-class workforce will greatly benefit Steel Warehouse in this next phase of growth in Hickory.”
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined Vice President Harris and U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo for an announcement in Durham. Vice President Harris announced awards of $32 million to ten minority and women-led venture capital firms in North Carolina through funding by the American Rescue Plan.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited G.E. Massey Elementary School as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour. The Governor was joined by teachers, students, local and state education leaders and local elected officials as he highlighted the outstanding work being done at G.E. Massey Elementary School and Lincoln County public schools and the ways that public education is strengthening North Carolina’s communities.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Boards and Commissions nominations and appointments.Gov. Cooper has nominated the following individual for reappointment to the North Carolina Industrial Commission:
Today, Gov. Cooper joined United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan in Wilmington to announce the EPA’s Clean Ports Program, which includes $3 billion of federal money to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, along with climate and air quality planning, at U.S. ports.
Drylock Technologies, a leading manufacturer of hygiene products, will create 113 new jobs in Rockingham County, Governor Cooper announced today.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced $1.3 million in grants to 42 public school districts and public charter schools across North Carolina to expand access to healthy school breakfast for more than 51,000 students.
Kyowa Kirin has selected Lee County to build its first North American pharmaceutical manufacturing operation, creating 102 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Executive Mansion will be lit red this week in honor of Public Schools Week. Governor Cooper proclaimed 2024 as “The Year of Public Schools” in North Carolina.“The future of North Carolina goes to class in our public schools, and we must invest in that future,” said Governor Cooper. “The ‘Red for Ed’ (ucation) lighting is a way to remind people that our public schools deserve our strong support and appreciation.”