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Time to let someone else have a turn. Congratulations, Virginia! Just don't get too comfortable—we are aiming for the top slot in 2025. 💪 #NCMeansBusiness #NextYearsChamps Read More > https://lnkd.in/eB6UF4P5

We're thrilled to be welcoming back Dr. Bill Daggett, Ed.D. as keynote speaker for this year's Education & Workforce Conference. As Daggett wisely put it, we're focused on "preparing students for their future, not our past." #WorkReadyNC #FutureReadyNC Read more > https://lnkd.in/ex5n2nNi

Explore the future of work with us at the Education & Workforce Conference in Raleigh, brought to you by Ellucian! Join Dr. Bill Daggett, Ed.D.'s keynote on "The Changing Workplace: Opportunities and Challenges," where we'll delve into how AI and cutting-edge tech are reshaping professional landscapes as we continue to build our state's talent pipeline. Register with early bird before July 18! Don't miss this chance to gain insights that will prepare students and workers for success in today's evolving world. #WorkReadyNC #FutureReady Register > https://lnkd.in/gwCTDtw

A new statewide report released by the #NCChamberFoundation, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and NC Child, estimates that insufficient child care availability is costing North Carolina $5.65 billion in lost economic activity each year. Read More > https://lnkd.in/eFFSf6pP

New NC Chamber Legal Institute Sidebar breaks down the U.S. Supreme Court's recent #Chevron decision and explains what the ruling means for the North Carolina business community. Read More > https://lnkd.in/ePYgb2QC

#NCChamberFoundation Sr. Director of Infrastructure Competitiveness Dana Magliola, MBA presented at NC Life Sciences Organization's quarterly Biotech Manufacturing Forum and spoke on a panel with representatives from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and Duke Energy Corporation. Dana presented an overview of North Carolina’s infrastructure and discussed infrastructure needs and challenges relevant to the life sciences and biotech manufacturing sector. The panel discussion focused on identifying and developing sustainable solutions for North Carolina’s pressing infrastructure challenges in the face of unprecedented industrial, commercial, and population growth.

Results from a new NC Chamber poll clearly show that North Carolina voters are comfortable with changes to the criminal justice system that will allow justice-involved individuals to maintain a drivers’ license and therefore retain employment and avoid a spiral that could lead to criminal activity. Despite the partisan edge in political campaigns, North Carolinians of all parties tend to come together to support criminal justice reform (69% Support / 13% Oppose). Criminal justice reforms would help keep North Carolinians in the workforce and make it easier for justice-involved individuals to get hired after being found not guilty or having their case dismissed. Read more > https://lnkd.in/eesQ9iRi

The National Association of Manufacturers - NAM released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for the second quarter of 2024, which highlights the immediate need for Congress to take action to prevent tax increases that will limit the industry’s ability to create jobs, support their communities and compete in the global economy. If Congress does not act to prevent tax increases, survey respondents say that increased taxes will limit capital investment opportunities (73.0%), decrease job creation (65.4%), increase difficulty competing globally (52.6%) and reduce R&D spending (51.7%). Read More > https://lnkd.in/eK9tinka

In a new NC Chamber podcast, Political Director Kirk O'Steen talks with transportation policy expert Robert Poole from Reason Foundation about P3s and how they can help North Carolina deliver transportation infrastructure to support its population and economic growth. 🎧 Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/ejGVcJ7J

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful Independence Day celebration. 🎆