2nd Annual Manufacturing Summit Highlights
Industry's Economic Impact, Growth Potential
At the Grandover Resort in Greensboro on June 10th our Chamber hosted close to 300 manufacturers, who gained insight and information from state and national experts on issues they told us were most important to them. The Summit focused on evolving North Carolina’s business climate to provide the environment manufacturers need to compete globally in the future.
At this year’s Summit, our Chamber unveiled a report that quantified the true impact of manufacturing on North Carolina’s economy, as well as its growth potential for the future. (Click on the “What North Carolina Makes, Makes North Carolina” icon on our homepage to review the report.)
Guests also heard from nationally recognized economists, state education and business leaders and gubernatorial candidates Bev Perdue and Pat McCrory, who shared their thoughts about what they would do to help North Carolina manufacturers succeed if elected Governor. Lt. Gov. Perdue’s remarks centered on lowering the state’s dropout rate and a commitment to listen to manufacturers and act on their concerns. Mayor McCrory’s comments focused on making sure students who graduate from our schools are prepared for the jobs our state has and wants, improving and increasing vocational or technical education in our community colleges and addressing burdensome and contradictory regulation.
North Carolina Drops Again
in State Legal Climate Rankings
The 2008 State Liability Systems Ranking Study was released by the U.S. Chamber on April 23rd. North Carolina has dropped in the national ranking for the second year in a row. In 2007 North Carolina was ranked #16 among states, from #10 in 2006. Now, in 2008 North Carolina ranks #21, dropping an additional 5 spots.
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NC Ranked No. 26 on the "2008 State New Economy Index."
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NC Ranked No. 31 in the Milken Institute "2007-Cost-of-Doing Business Index."
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NC Ranked No. 39 on the "2007 Small Business Survival Index."
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NC Ranked No. 40 for the 3rd year in a row in Tax Foundation's "2008 States Business Tax Climate Index"
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NC Ranked at Top Again by
Site Selection Magazine
Chamber’s Annual Meeting Centered
On “Shaping North Carolina’s Future”
Greensboro, NC – The theme for the North Carolina Chamber’s 66th Annual Meeting this year was “Shaping North Carolina’s Future.” Chamber leaders drove home the point to nearly 1,000 guests that there are so many issues at the forefront of the public dialogue critical to our state’s business climate and quality of life, North Carolina businesses must be engaged in shaping our state’s future. The North Carolina Chamber has transformed itself to be the enabler for an organized business community to proactively drive positive change to ensure a prosperous future for all North Carolinians. Click here to read more.
Chamber Receives Nat'l Awards
New Laws Effective in 2008
Several laws take effect in 2008 that will benefit our business community. Our business members are now equipped with more tools to help them compete and grow jobs. Click here to read about some key business laws that were passed during the 2007 General Assembly session.
Capital Campaign Underway
to Transform our State Chamber
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