Services and Information: Business
Employment Security
Information for both employers and people engaged with the state’s unemployment benefits system. People claiming benefits can file for unemployment, register for work, or file their required weekly certifications. Employers can file quarterly tax & wage reports, make a tax payment, apply for an employer tax account number, or submit a job opening.
Website: https://des.nc.gov/
Environmental Permit Handbook and Other Guidance
Overview of regulatory requirements for various permitted activities regarding the air, water, waste, coast, and more
Website: https://deq.nc.gov/permits-rules/permit-assistance-and-guidance
Environmental Regulation Enforcement
How the Department of Environmental Quality monitors permitted facilities, projects and licensees for compliance
Environmental Rules and Regulations
How the Department of Environmental Quality monitors permitted facilities, projects and licensees for compliance
Website: http://deq.nc.gov/permits-regulations/rules-regulations
Expand your Small Business in NC
Experienced counselors answer questions about business expansion. Call 1-800-228-8443.
Exporting
Sell goods in international markets using advice and services provided by the State of North Carolina.
Website: https://www.nccommerce.com/business/export-assistance
Express Environmental Permitting
Quicker permit decisions and certifications as well as consultation to identify necessary environmental requirements.
Website: http://deq.nc.gov/permits-regulations/express-permitting
File a Complaint with NCDOL
File workplace complaints with the N.C. Department of Labor.
Film Incentives and the Film Industry in NC
The North Carolina Film Office assists film production companies doing business in the state, including support for applicants to the state’s grant program for film.
Website: https://www.nccommerce.com/grants-incentives/film-industry-grants
Furniture
Review information about the state's furniture industry.
Website: https://www.nccommerce.com/business/key-industries-north-carolina/furniture