North Carolina State Agencies

Use North Carolina state agencies for information vital to your business
By Patti Richards, Free Lance Writer PGWRites Communications State agencies for North Carolina provide information vital to the health of certain businesses. Any company working as an independent contractor for state of North Carolina department agencies needs to stay abreast of changes, codes and requirements.

State agencies of North Carolina also provide direct access to people looking for work. NC state agencies work to connect business owners with quality people looking for jobs in the state of North Carolina.

North Carolina state agencies keep both consumers and business owners safe by making sure employers and employees keep state standards in the areas of hygiene, safe food handling, on the job safety and drug free workplace requirements. Business owners know North Carolina state agencies are there to protect citizens. Business owners use a list of North Carolina state agencies to:

1. Find and keep quality employees from the North Carolina state employment office.

2. Stay up to date on codes and requirements for employee and customer health and safety.

3. Maintain a high level of service in the tourism industry through the NC state tourism agency.

4. Keep current on employee drug testing requirements through the NC state substance abuse agency.

Use the North Carolina state employment office to find potential employees

During tough economic times, business owners face the challenge of finding quality employees. The North Carolina state employment office helps bridge the gap between qualified employees looking for jobs in their field and employers needing to fill crucial positions.
Try:  Visit the State of North Carolina Employment Securities Commission or the North Carolina Office of State Personnel website for current information on persons seeking employment.

Keep up with health and safety codes from the appropriate NC state agencies

No business owner wants a negative report from the North Carolina health department, especially if you're in food service or the health industry. Take time to check for code violations before you get a citation from a North Carolina state agency.
Try:  Find health code related information at the North Carolina Department of Public Health and safety information from the North Carolina division of OHSA.

Get information about tourism trends from the NC state tourism agency

One of North Carolina's major cash generators is tourism. From the mountains in the west to the beautiful beaches of the east, North Carolina has something for everyone. Using reports from the tourism agency helps business owners plan and attract tourists throughout the year.
Try:  Visit Explore North Carolina or the North Carolina Department of Commerce for information on tourism trends in North Carolina.

Do thorough and appropriate background checks through NC state correctional facilities

Let's face it; no business owner wants to hire an employee with a criminal record unless they have an opportunity to make an informed decision. Thorough background investigations through the state help business owners make good choices when hiring people with a challenging background.
Try:  Check the North Carolina Department of Corrections and the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety for information on criminal background checks for potential employees.

• If you're not sure which state agency you need for answers to your business questions, ask for more information. North Carolina state agencies gladly refer business owners' questions to the appropriate department.