Record #:

44289

Author(s):

Gronberg, Ray

Abstract:

"After two straight wins, North Carolina gets a second place on an influential economic development ranking." North Carolina ranked No. 1 last year in CNBC's top states for business with regard to workforce, second in business friendliness and fourth for its strong economy. However, infrastructure was given most weigh this year and the state ranked 20th due to $20 billion costs for repair and maintenance of utilities.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 8, August 2024, p80 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Economic development--North Carolina; Economic Development--North Carolina--Rankings

Record #:

44524

Author(s):

Gronberg, Ray

Abstract:

In North Carolina, the legislature doesn't have to worry about a government shutdown as there are no limits to the length of its sessions. Simply put if there is no new budget decided, state agencies continue functioning on the current one.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 8, August 2025, p22-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Budget; North Carolina General Assembly--State Budget

Record #:

44422

Author(s):

Gronberg, Ray

Abstract:

"The state's new Commerce secretary brings rural roots, lobbying experience and bipartisan instincts to his new role." Williamston native Lee Lilley began his career joining U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield's staff as a Washington based legislative director.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 4, April 2025, p78-79, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lilley, Lee (N.C. Commerce Secretary)