Economy

North Carolina’s January Employment Figures Released

North Carolina’s August 2026 Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.5%

The unemployment rate in North Carolina decreased to 3.5 percent in August 2026, according to a recent government report. This marks a 0.1 percentage point decline from July’s revised rate of 3.6 percent. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent during the same period. The state’s unemployment rate

North Carolina’s January Employment Figures Released

Charlotte to Host 2027-2029 WTA Finals with $14.4M Grant Support

Governor Josh Stein announced that Charlotte will host the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals in 2027, 2028, and 2029, with the support of a $14.4 million grant from North Carolina’s Major Events, Games, and Attractions Fund (MEGA). The grant, offered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, aims to assist

North Carolina’s January Employment Figures Released

North Carolina Ranks 9th in Innovation Capacity in 2026 Report

The North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced that the state has achieved a significant milestone in innovation capacity, as detailed in the recently released 2026 Tracking Innovation report. According to the report, North Carolina has entered the top 10 states for overall innovation, ranking 9th based on 41 measures

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