Tag: Economic Development

    47 North Carolina Main Street Champions Recognized During Annual Conference

    Forty-seven individuals and organizations will be honored as Main Street Champions at a recognition ceremony on March 13th in Mooresville, celebrating their outstanding contributions...

    Berger Says NC’s Economic Transformation ‘Didn’t Happen by Accident,’ Eyes More Growth Amid Population Surge

    By Brianna Kraemer for The Carolina Journal North Carolina Senate President Phil Berger recently underscored the state’s significant economic transformation over the past decade and...

    The Rapid Growth of North Carolina’s Black and Hispanic Business Owners

    By Jeff DeBellis for the North Department of Commerce North Carolina's business landscape is undergoing a dramatic demographic shift, with the number of Black and...

    NC Legislative Caucus on Economic Development and Foreign Trade Expands for 2025-2026 Biennium

    The North Carolina Legislative Caucus on Economic Development and Foreign Trade (“EDFT Caucus”) is pleased to announce its re-establishment for the 2025-2026 biennium. Originally...

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    Gov. Josh Stein Vetoes Key Reform Legislation, Setting Up Potential Veto Overrides Later in the Year

    As legislators wrapped up Long Session, Gov. Josh Stein...

    House Passes Funding for Critical Services, Prioritizing Raises for State Employees and Teachers

    Long Session adjourned last week without a full budget...

    Legislature Passes $700 million in Funding for Hurricane Helene Relief, Signed Into Law by Gov. Stein

    The Legislature passed House Bill 1012 with unanimous votes...

    House and Senate Pass Bills Cracking Down on DEI in State Government, Public Education

    This week the House passed on a party line...