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State grants back new Brazilian energy plant in Eden
Hiring is expected to be completed in May for a Brazilian energy company bringing manufacturing to Rockingham County.
News
NC’s GDP increases by 5.6% in 3rd quarter
"This is 1.2 points greater than the country's GDP and shows that our economy here in North Carolina is strong."-Brian Hamilton, founder of Inmates to Entrepreneurs
News
Economic outlook 2026: NC remains strong
“American businesses have been paying these billions of dollars that are going into the tariff fund, if you will, and they are increasingly passing those on to consumers.” — Dr. Michael Walden, NC State economist and professor.
News
Study: Raleigh, Charlotte strong contenders for MLB team
A new study from NC State analyzes ten potential cities for an MLB team, with Raleigh and Charlotte among the top contenders.
Opinion
NC’s explosive economic growth demands smart policy
Sustaining momentum from recent years requires intentional, bipartisan legislative action to address the challenges that accompany growth — workforce development, housing, infrastructure, and competitiveness.
News
Report: NC poverty rate plummeted from 2013-23
A report from the North Carolina Department of Commerce examined the state’s poverty rate decline over the past decade, marking the fifth biggest drop in poverty in the nation during the period from 2013 to 2023. The report utilizes county-level data from the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program, produced annually by the...
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Economic Outlook: Agriculture in 2025
In the last few years, production costs have changed so rapidly that it was challenging for farmers to even know at what price to sell their products. As prices stabilize this year, farmers can pause and determine their production costs and at what price they need to sell their products to make a profit.
News
Duke and UNC Health bring $2 billion children’s hospital to Triangle
Duke and UNC Health have announced bringing NC's first stand-alone children's hospital to triangle.
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CEI’s Fred Smith (1940-2024) promotes capitalism in 2013 interview with Carolina Journal
Fred Smith (1940-2024), founder of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses the importance of promoting capitalism over cronyism during a Nov. 13, 2013, interview with Carolina Journal.
Opinion
Voters send signal about opposition to targeted tax breaks
Nearly 64% of North Carolinians prefer lowering tax rates and reducing regulatory burdens to improve the state's economy. Just 15% prefer relying on targeted tax incentives.
News
Mother-daughter entrepreneurs are ‘lovin’ it’ in NC
For Amanda Giles, Mother’s Day is unique. It is an opportunity to thank her mom, Deborah Holder, for being her mentor as she runs her own McDonald’s restaurant — just like her mom. Together, they share their knowledge, ideas, and experiences to help each other be the greatest they can be as they grow. Amanda...
Opinion
No one should miss Cooper’s misuse of ‘giveaway’
With Gov. Roy Cooper set to leave office at the end of the year, perhaps we'll hear more honesty from the Executive Mansion about tax rate cuts and targeted incentives.
