Before the pandemic, North Carolina’s employers, across industry sectors, struggled with hiring workers who had the certifications or training matching the jobs in demand. COVID-19 widened the skills gap and narrowed talent pipelines. Baby Boomers retired at a faster rate than expected for various reasons including successful savings plans and rising home value. Parents, mainly […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to building a business climate that appeals to organizations of all types as well as the talent that fuels their success, a welcoming mix of tax policies is a must-have for any state. Over the past decade, North Carolina’s leaders have shown a commitment to building one of the most balanced business […]
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s transportation network provides the arteries of commerce that allow economic opportunity to flourish in our communities and connect our state to the larger global economy. In recent decades, however, our state’s leaders have been unable to secure the revenue needed to adequately invest in a modernized network of roads, bridges, rails, ports, and […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges for the people of North Carolina, but it has brought learning opportunities as well. At the NC Chamber Foundation, we believe we can – and we must – learn from this pandemic to build a stronger, more resilient North Carolina. With the launch of our new NC Dashboard, […]
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