A century ago, North Carolina’s growth was driven by an expanding statewide railroad and highway system. Our elected leaders and business community embraced and supported these big ideas that paved the way for economic development opportunities that positioned North Carolina as a major economic force.
Today, we face new challenges that will decide our future. Whether it is keeping pace with the needs of our growing state, or facing competition from other states, Carolina Strong will focus on supporting the people and policies who will make us successful. The Top States for Business rankings focus the most important drivers which will impact North Carolina’s on-going and future success:
Carolina Strong is heavily focused on the same criteria and will help support our state’s new set of economic drivers to ensure our long-term success.
If you want North Carolina to return to the #1 ranking – and stay there – become a sustaining member or sponsor.
"Carolina Strong is needed in our state. It's the right organization, at the right time, to help ensure our economy grows, and we advance big ideas and policies for infrastructure. I am excited about Carolina Strong and look forward to seeing it grow and thrive to help all parts of NC."
- Representative Brenden Jones
Chair, NC House Transportation Committee
Modernizing our road system, preparing for modern driving and vehicles, and focusing on our port system.
Ensuring that every North Carolinian has access to broadband.
Modernizing and repairing our network of water and sewer systems.
To advocate our ideas in the legislature and local governments.
To support other organizations involved in infrastructure and actively build partnerships aiming to advance similar causes, objectives and policies with other active organizations.
Bringing together key stakeholders throughout NC to promote solutions that bridge the gap between public and private sectors.
