NC Chamber

Our thoughts continue to be with those impacted by Hurricane Helene. As we work together to navigate the aftermath and help our state recover, the NC Chamber has compiled a list of resources that may be helpful in recovery and support efforts. Read more > https://bit.ly/3zCTOcc

Excited to see NC Chamber Cornerstone member Humacyte receive full FDA approval for its Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel!

Recently at the The Golden LEAF Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, NC Chamber General Counsel Ray Starling delivered a status update on #NCAgLeads, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen North Carolina’s position as a national leader in agriculture and agribusiness. Ray emphasized that the initiative, launched by the #NCChamberFoundation in partnership with The Golden LEAF Foundation, North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, and Google, aims to identify a set of priorities that are both aspirational and attainable, with the goal of enhancing the productivity, economic vitality, and community spirit of North Carolina’s agriculture industry. Currently in phase two, the resolution phase, of the strategic planning initiative, NC Ag Leads is developing actionable solutions to the priorities identified by the industry during phase one. Ray noted that the working groups, with input from 200 industry representatives, are drafting plans for execution that clearly define responsibilities and strategies for implementation. The final strategic plan is slated for public release in early 2025. Read More > https://bit.ly/3zMEh9x #NCLeads

NC Chamber President and CEO Gary Salamido speaks to North Carolina’s winning formula for business during a recent episode of Side by Side with Nido R. Qubein. Gary was one of 26 guests invited by PBS North Carolina to share their stories of perseverance and success on the fourth season of the show. Watch the Episode > https://bit.ly/3ZrBZFL

We are grateful to Alex Lee, Inc. for their commitment to the #NCChamberFoundation’s #NCLeads 5-year strategic plan to secure a thriving future for our state.

The NC Health Talent Alliance recently released new data and analysis on health care workforce supply and demand in North Carolina. The findings, made publicly available in nine regional reports and one statewide report, quantify the depth and breadth of our talent challenges and identify clear pathways to address health care workforce gaps. In this month’s Foundation Forecast, #NCChamberFoundation Director of Workforce Competitiveness Vincent Ginski takes a closer look at this new data and outlines viable solutions to the supply-demand imbalance. Read More > https://bit.ly/4019GPV #NCLeads #NCWorkforce4Health

The override of Senate Bill 382 delivers key wins that will expand health insurance options for small businesses, expedite recovery efforts in Western NC, and increase protections for the state’s unemployment insurance system. Read more about these wins for business and the people working for them > https://bit.ly/3ZZ7bxB #ncpol #ncga

Last week, NC Chamber Insider member Duke University Health System announced that it received a $50 million anonymous donation to be used toward the development of a proton beam therapy center. “This is a historic gift, both for Duke and for the state of North Carolina,” said Vincent E. Price, Ph.D., president of Duke University. “The Duke Proton Center will have a profound impact on cancer care in our region, and we are very grateful for the generous donor support that is making these advances possible.” At capacity, the center is projected to provide proton therapy to about 800 patients each year. Read More > https://bit.ly/3OSYgra

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has acquired the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show, the largest boat show in the Carolinas. This acquisition strengthens NMMA’s commitment to the boating industry, expanding its Discover Boating show portfolio and enhancing its efforts in a key boating market. The 52nd annual show is scheduled for February 6-9, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center. NMMA is an NC Chamber Cornerstone member. Read More > https://bit.ly/3ZQMFze

We are grateful to Truist for their commitment to the #NCChamberFoundation’s #NC Leads campaign. Thanks to your investment, we're advancing efforts to secure a thriving future for our state.