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New data from the #NCHealthTalentAlliance shows encouraging progress for North Carolina’s #healthcare workforce, but gaps remain. The #NCChamberFoundation and its partners are turning workforce data into regional action to strengthen healthcare talent pipelines.
Read More > ncchamber.com/2026/10/26/new…
Looking for a meaningful way to invest in the women on your team?
Reserve a table at the NC Chamber's annual #WomenLeadNC event on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Raleigh and give them a full day of leadership development, networking ,and inspiration.
Register > ncchamber.com/event/women-le…
A new @USChamber report finds a typical 50-megawatt data center supports ~740 local jobs, contributes $175M annually to state GDP, and creates careers paying more than twice the national average wage.
Read More > uschamber.com/infrastructure…
#NCChamberFoundation's @danamagliola joined leaders in sports, development, and college athletics at The Next Big Play conference at @LenovoCenter last week for a discussion on sports districts, NIL, and Raleigh’s pursuit of @MLB.
The conversation aligned closely with the Foundation’s recent sports economy research.
Read it here > ncchamber.com/2026/09/16/new…
.@garysalamido joined @sarahcrawfordnc and @ncnonprofits' Amy Cubbage at @PNC’s Grow Up Great Advisory Council to discuss how childcare access connects directly to workforce participation and economic competitiveness.
#NCChamberFoundation research shows insufficient childcare costs NC an estimated $5.65 billion annually in lost economic activity.
Read More > ncchamber.com/foundation/chi…
This week, our Infrastructure & Supply Chain Council dug into the #NCChamberFoundation’s sports economy research with leaders from pro sports, economic development, and business, exploring how NC’s sports economy drives growth, investment, and competitiveness.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=s9WIcrlE…
New North Carolina Home Builders Association research finds new single-family and townhome construction generates $1.48 in local and state revenue for every $1 in public service costs.
Read More > nchba.org/housing-impact/
Attention NC small business owners: The @SBAgov's Office of Rural Affairs is hosting a Small Business Town Hall this Thursday, Oct. 22 at Briley’s Farm in Greenville. Hear from SBA Administrator Loeffler and senior government officials on resources for rural businesses.
Register > eventbrite.com/e/the-voices-…
Dr. Katherine Drake Stowe has been named executive director of the Farmer Innovation Bridge, an #NCAgLeads initiative focused on putting NC farmers at the center of agricultural innovation.
Read more > ncchamber.com/2026/10/14/nc-…
.@NCAgLawyer joined @Sonderling47, @LukeFarleyNC, and industry leaders for a roundtable hosted by NC Chamber members Hyster-Yale and LiftOne. The discussion focused on worker safety, manufacturing workforce development, and key policy issues, including the H-2A program and the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, priorities the NC Chamber continues to champion on behalf of NC’s business and agricultural communities.
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In-person early voting for NC's 2026 general election begins today and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31. The NC Chamber is highlighting the key issues at stake for NC's business community, from workforce and infrastructure to tax competitiveness and the state's legal and regulatory climate.
Important voting dates, deadlines, and resources > ncchamber.com/2026/09/09/pol…
Read More > ncchamber.com/2026/09/16/wha…
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Ambassador Julie Callahan of @USTradeRep and Gregg Doud of @NMPF are joining us at the NC Chamber's Ag Allies Conference on Friday, Oct. 30, in Raleigh, to provide a firsthand look at where U.S. ag trade stands today and what’s ahead for NC growers and producers.
Register > ncchamber.com/event/ag-allie…
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Small businesses deserve access to quality health coverage for their employees. #CarolinaHealthWorks, created by @NCChamber and @BlueCrossNC, gives eligible chamber members a competitive option. Watch our conversation with Oakview Public House in Holly Springs to hear how it’s made a difference.
Watch > youtube.com/watch?v=dKxG-t7p…
The NC Chamber’s Debra Derr joined the 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference in Asheville, including a tour to visit Rebuilding Hollers Foundation in western NC. Their work pairing Hurricane Helene recovery with youth workforce development is a model worth watching. @RuralLISC @RichmondFed
What if agricultural innovation started with the farmer, and not the other way around? That’s exactly what the Farmer Innovation Bridge does. Dr. Katherine Drake Stowe explains how the program is flipping the script on ag innovation in NC.
Watch and learn more > ncchamber.com/2026/10/06/ins… #NCAgLeads #NCLeads
Happy #NationalFarmersDay! 🌾 There’s no better way to celebrate than making plans to be in the room where the future of NC agriculture is being shaped. General Counsel @NCAgLawyer breaks down why the Ag Allies Conference on Friday, Oct. 30, is the place to be.
Register today > ncchamber.com/event/ag-allie…
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The NC Chamber’s 2026 Business Playbook Conference is Thursday, Nov. 5 in Cary. North Carolina’s business leaders won’t want to miss this timely post-election conversation on what’s ahead for our state. Early-bird pricing ends Friday, Oct. 15. Save $50 and register today.
Register > ncchamber.com/event/business…
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.@WilmingtonBiz is spotlighting #CarolinaHealthWorks, the health plan launched by the NC Chamber and @BlueCrossNC to give eligible small businesses a competitive alternative as traditional small-group rates continue to rise.
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What’s on the minds of NC businesses heading into Election Day? NC Chamber President and CEO @GSalamido joined @TriangleBizJrnl’s Bottom Line Triangle podcast to talk supporting NC's workforce, data centers, and what keeps NC competitive.
Watch > youtu.be/W18A2bVayis?si=GLeh…
.@SupplyChainNCSU students visited the NC Chamber this week to brief staff on a joint study of cold-chain air cargo capacity, and how those capabilities could benefit Cornerstone members @NovoNordisk and @AmericanAir, as well as area life sciences firms.
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