ISO Compliance Webinar on March 25

There's still time to register for this free webinar sponsored by Virginia APEX Accelerator!

NC Chick-Fil-A Recruited 'Volunteers' To Work For Chicken: Reports

The social media post, which has since been deleted, promised workers "five free entrees" per hour worked.

Gov. Cooper Praises North Carolina Small Businesses' Resiliency

Cooper declared this week Small Business Week in North Carolina and is recognizing the 934,000 businesses and their impact on the economy.

NC Small Businesses Recovering, But Challenges Persist: Facebook

In its newest State of Small Business report, Facebook gauges how the pandemic is still affecting businesses in North Carolina.

Union Membership In North Carolina: See Recent Trends

See if union membership went up or down in North Carolina from 2019 to 2020 as Labor Day 2021 approaches.

See The Unemployment Rate In North Carolina As Labor Day Nears

A chunk of the labor force in North Carolina remains jobless, as national unemployment is still higher than before the pandemic.

North Carolina Among Top States For Businesses: CNBC Ranking

A new ranking from CNBC ranks how well leaders do in attracting new businesses to North Carolina, as well as others.

Small-Business Diversity: Here's How North Carolina Stacks Up

Nearly 13 percent of small businesses in our state are minority-owned, according to a new report by Business.org.

Panic Buying At the Pump, State of Emergency, Fallout From Hack

A cyberattack that has temporarily shut down a major gas pipeline has led to fears about shortages. But experts say it's not time to panic.

The NC Billionaires Getting Richer During The Pandemic

As the U.S. recovers from the pandemic’s economic fallout, the wealth of the nation’s billionaires increased by 29 percent.

NC Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

NC Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.

NC Speeds Up Return Of Unclaimed Property: Are You Owed Money?

A new state program is expediting return of millions in unclaimed property. Here's how to search to see if you're owed money.

Best Employers In North Carolina: New Forbes List

A new ranking from Forbes lists the best employers in all 50 states, including these in North Carolina.

NC Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.

Target Closes NC Stores On Thanksgiving, Adjusts Sale Schedule

The retailer says 'this isn't a year for crowds' and will begin offering holiday savings in October to keep shoppers safe.

AMC Theatres Delaying Summer Reopening In North Carolina

The delay was prompted by a spike in coronavirus cases and changes in the expected release dates of new films.

Dunkin' Closing 450 Stores, Including NC Gas Station Locations

Formerly known as Dunkin' Donuts, the chain will close hundreds of locations inside Speedway gas stations.

JCPenney Closing 154 Stores, Including 5 In North Carolina

The company said the closings are part of its "store optimization strategy." Here's a list of North Carolina stores set to shut their doors.

COVID-19 Survey: NC Business Support Social Distancing, Masks

A survey of Patch readers in the NC business community shows strong support for masks, social distancing as the state reopens.

NC Ranks No. 7 For States Hit Hardest By Unemployment Claims

More than 2 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week. Here's how many were in North Carolina.

West Bend Mutual Donates to 3 North Carolina Organizations

3 organizations in North Carolina will receive donations for COVID-19 relief efforts through giving program with independent agents

North Carolina Unemployment Spikes To 12.2%, New Statistics Show

Unemployment rose nearly 8 percentage points from March to April in North Carolina, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show.

Chemours Co. Silent On Cape Fear River Contamination Concerns

State regulators say they might fine Chemours, revoke its license to discharge treated wastewater into the river or open an investigation.

LabCorp, Based In Burlington, Posts $180.6M Net Income In 3Q

LabCorp shares have risen 18 percent since the beginning of the year.

Outer Banks Power Outage: Construction Company Facing Lawsuits

About 50,000 tourists were forced to leave Ocracoke and Hatteras islands after last Thursday's outage. Repairs are ongoing.