NC Department of Commerce

Legislators hear Helene recovery progress, struggles

April 9, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers received a detailed briefing last week on the state’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene, with officials from two agencies outlining progress, funding gaps and obstacles that continue to slow the […]

NC’s main streets get tool to help small businesses thrive

September 12, 2025 Dan Reeves

A new state certification program is aiming to transform how small businesses operate in Main Street communities across North Carolina—by turning them into destinations. The Certified North Carolina Destination Business designation, launched by the N.C. […]

NC Department of Commerce

Legislators hear Helene recovery progress, struggles

NC’s main streets get tool to help small businesses thrive

NC Fast Facts: Rural counties receive additional grants

Cooper names Machelle Sanders as new commerce secretary

N.C. unemployment rate increases

N.C. unemployment rate creeps up in July

Centene bringing $1B tech hub and 3,237 Jobs to Charlotte

County tier system dictates funding

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