Identifying Business Candidates Prior to Voting
Identifying the Business Candidates Together, the business community and all levels of government must work cooperatively to not only protect our status as a top state for business but also actively pursue opportunities that will advance a strategic regional, national, and global competitive advantage for North Carolina. It is critical to look beyond the noise to identify candidates that are aligned in our commitment to foster an economic climate that encourages continued growth, private-sector job
Civics in America Ahead of the Country's 250th Anniversary
The US Chamber Foundation's comprehensive study revealed an alarming truth ahead of America's 250th anniversary- the nation's civic knowledge is badly lagging. However, there's an optimistic outlook and opportunity for business leaders to make a difference. Polarizing headlines inescapably dominate news cycles, but does that truly reflect our current state of American civic life? The short answer is no. It’s far more nuanced than that, and our research shows there are plenty of opportunities for
The ''Will of the People'' Mr. Will Crocker
Distinguished Citizen Award Presented to Will Crocker by Chandler Pernell at the Annual Meeting on January 26th, 2015. Our second Distinguished Citizen Award will be given to someone who has served Johnston County and the Smithfield-Selma area for his entire life. The award also is sponsored by Woody’s Computing Service. When my parents first moved back to Smithfield, they became this gentleman’s new (almost next door) neighbor. My parents moved into another house before I was born, so he was never