NCSBC's Five Areas of Focus

1. Promote Economic Resilience

   North Carolina businesses and communities thrive when employees are rewarded with fair wages, paid leave, and a chance for worker ownership. Our communities have the money to sustain local businesses and keep communities strong. 

   Businesses are rewarded with:

   • lower employee turnover

   • higher productivity and increased innovation

   • boosted sales

   • ability to recruit and retain the best talent

2. Protect the Environment to Sustain Businesses

   North Carolina businesses can prosper today and tomorrow when we invest in sustainable business practices that:

   • protect the environment from the effects of climate change

   • conserve resources

   • cultivate renewable energy sources

   Employers, workers, and consumers alike benefit from this holistic approach of people, planet, and prosperity. 

3. Increase Diversity & Inclusion

   North Carolina’s economic growth depends upon diversity and inclusion. Equality among all, regardless of ethnic background, gender, and sexual orientation:

   • fuels the success of our economy as a whole 

   • reduces dependence on public safety nets

   • empowers employees to succeed on behalf of NC businesses 

   NCSBC supports a diverse workforce to bring the talents and skills of all North Carolinians to the table. We recognize that when all stakeholders have a voice and a seat at the table, we all benefit. 

4. Advocate for Election Integrity

   Fair elections are a top concern among NCBC members. Fixing the broken redistricting system is the single most important task we face to continue the upward trajectory of our state’s economy. 

   With fair redistricting:

   • Businesses and communities will have their voices heard as voters feel empowered.

   • Voter turnout in our state will rebound.

   • Elected Leaders will work together to ensure that laws and regulations are stable and beneficial to North Carolina’s business climate and economic growth.

   • Lawmakers will be accountable to the voices of all constituents, not just those of their own party.

5. Protect Food & Agriculture

North Carolina has 48,000 farms covering 8.2 million acres and agriculture is still our leading industry. According to Agricultural Commissioner Steve Troxler, every $1 invested in NC farmers results in a $19 return on investment. These investments benefit farmers, the businesses that source their products, and our state’s economy as a whole.

To sustain this industry, farmers need:

• quality soil and continued access to fertile land

• clean, affordable water

• investment in agriculture research

• protection from climate changed-fueled disasters

• improved transportation

• access to affordable, clean energy