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Raleigh, NC
Joined July 2009
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The NC Chamber and North Carolina Critical Technologies Alliance, partners in the First in Defense Coalition, sent a letter to North Carolina’s congressional delegation and state leaders urging support for the Department of War’s proposed Autonomous Warfare Command (AUTOWARCOM) and advocating for its location in North Carolina. ncchamber.com/2026/10/22/fir…
North Carolina has the assets to lead in defense technology and advanced manufacturing, but the state is not yet capturing its full share of the opportunity. At a time when the United States is investing heavily in military modernization, reshoring supply chains, and strengthening the defense industrial base, states that move with speed and alignment will win. ncchamber.com/first-in-defen…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Stewart served as vice president of manufacturing for the Toyota plant for three years and led the launch of an operation slated to eventually employ 5,100. His leadership is key as the buildout of the campus continues. bizjournals.com/triad/news/2…
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Entering her fifth year as president and CEO of the Alamance Chamber, Gural has helped facilitate growth and jobs in the county, with Alamance Foods and Kingsdown both among recent examples of expanding local companies. bizjournals.com/triad/news/2…
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At the helm since early 2024, Nathanael Tarwasokono's impact extends beyond the recent rebranding. The credit union will help anchor the Retail and Dining Village emerging at The Grounds in Winston-Salem, but is also growing in Charlotte and western N.C. bizjournals.com/triad/news/2…
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Kindness is always a slam dunk. 🏀❤️
To celebrate the start of a new basketball season, Coca-Cola Consolidated welcomed the @hornets to our Charlotte headquarters for their Tipoff Tour. Together with @novanthealthfdn, Hornets players and our Teammates packed 200 Creative Comfort Kits for @NovantHealth's Hemby Children's Hospital, contributing to 250,000 Acts of Remarkable Kindness across the Carolinas.
Now that’s a winning way to tip off the season! 🥤
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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-…
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Week 4 of the #FreeEnterpriseExpress is in the books!
We're traveling across America, meeting the people and businesses putting free enterprise into action. Check out where we've been so far.
Learn more at FreeEnterpriseExpress.com.
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Data centers create real benefits for local communities.
Watch the U.S. Chamber's Jordan Crenshaw discuss our new research on how data centers bring jobs, investment, and economic growth to communities on @livenowfox: bit.ly/4zGI01O
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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-…
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.@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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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…
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New to the agenda 🚨
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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Corvid Technologies plans to complete the manufacturing investment by 2030. The move follows a $14 million land acquisition in December 2025. bizjournals.com/triad/news/2…
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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
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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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