‘Coolest Thing Made in NC:’ Business NC breaks down winners by category
NC Chamber has announced the winners of this year’s “Coolest Thing Made in North Carolina” competition. Here’s a look at how the competition turned out.
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Two groups launch ‘supply chain’ approach to fighting shortage of nurses in NC
North Carolina’s hospitals clamor for more nurses now, so projections of a 17,500 gap between the supply of nurses and the demand over the next 10 years makes the situation appear dire. But progress is being made.
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Jobs go unfilled: NC clinical research firms are looking for talent – what do they do?
The clinical research profession has a serious workforce shortage, and the problem is getting worse. But North Carolina is at the forefront of the industry.
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Need workers? Here are 4 ways companies can expand their talent pool
Our nation has been grappling with an acute and pervasive talent shortage. And that’s affecting companies in North Carolina. So what can be done?
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Guest opinion: Agricultural sector employs 1 in 6 people in NC – here are 3 key areas for future
One in 6 North Carolinians works in the agriculture sector. But what are the key trends that may shape the future of our state – and our global food supply?
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How to find train, recruit, retain workers must change panelists tell NC Chamber event
Companies, foundations, and NC’s community college system are seeing success in existing, future workforce development efforts.
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Durham Tech exec calls for funding changes to help NC meet demand for skilled workers
Durham Tech’s president said Thursday that NC’s current workforce development funding is modeled on a 20-year-old method – and may need to change, quickly.
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NC Chamber, partners unveil mental health at work campaign
To celebrate May’s Mental Health Awareness Month and empower employers in supporting the mental health of their employees, the NC Chamber launched several resources on its website, including a complimentary toolkit the organization developed with First Citizens Bank, IBM, Poyner Spruill, and WakeMed.
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NC Chamber Foundation names new president to lead Vision 2030 efforts
The future-focused NC Chamber Foundation announced Meredith Archie will serve as president starting Monday, April 11. Archie directed communications for the NC Chamber and NC Chamber Foundation from 2011 to 2015.
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