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More than 9 million cyberattacks occur every day.Over 40% of small businesses experience a cyberattack annually.Small business lose an average of $25,000 per cyberattack.Small businesses are often easier targets for cybercriminals.Cyber attacks can lead to business disruption, financial losses, reputational damage, and can even force business closure.   Don't Become a Victim of a ...read more

 Mid-year business planning: Strategies for navigating economic uncertainty in the second half of 2025 June 12 | 2-2:30 pm ETRegister Now  Join us on Thursday, June 12, 2-2:30 pm ET for a live, virtual event to explore the current economic environment, recent policy shifts, and how those at the helm of businesses are navigating the impacts. You’ll learn:Which operational areas may require ...read more

You’re sitting on a goldmine and don’t even know it. Right outside your storefront, in the coffee shops and laundromats and food trucks humming a block away, are patterns, habits, and whispers that—if read right—can tell you exactly what your next move should be. Strategy isn’t just spreadsheets and quarterly forecasts, it’s how well you can read the room, especially when the room is your zip ...read more

Johnston County Manager Rick Hester presented the following budget summary to the Board of Commissioners during the May 19, 2025 Board meeting:   Johnston County's proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund budget is presented at $402 million with a three cent property tax rate reduction from 67 cents per $100 value to 64 cents. Since Fiscal Year 2019-2020, the property tax rate has been ...read more

The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce announced its quarterly investor meeting schedule for the upcoming implementation phase of the Triangle East Prospers initiative. Beginning June 1, the Chamber will formally assume leadership of the regional economic development effort, transitioning from asuccessful campaign led by national firm POWER 10 to a strategic focus on community impact.  The ...read more

The NC Chamber Foundation is engaging stakeholders across the state to help shape a long-term, business-focused energy vision for North Carolina. To ensure broad input, a short survey is now available for those who have not yet shared their perspective with our research partners. The survey focuses on key energy and infrastructure issues affecting businesses and industries across the state. All ...read more

JCC is offering a Verizon Digital Ready Program : Personalized Learning Platform, Complete Two FREE short courses, Apply for $10,000 Grant!Learn more HERE.  

TRIANGLE EAST PROSPERS CAMPAIGN SURPASSES $800,000 – 65% TOWARD GOAL WITH STRONG COMMUNITY BACKING Bold Initiative will Unite Public and Private Sectors to Attract Talent, Create Jobs, and Expand Opportunities Across the Region The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce announced that its Triangle East Prospers campaign has surpassed the $800,000 mark with $853,261 invested—representing 65% of the ...read more

Triangle East Prospers Campaign Announces It Has Secured Over 50% of Campaign Goal from Early Investors On Tuesday, Johnston County business and community leaders joined the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce  to launch the public phase of a $1.3 million campaign to fund a new regional economic prosperity initiative, Triangle East Prospers. This transformative, five-year private-public partnership ...read more

Employee Wellness is Good Business Companies that prioritize employee wellness are finding its a tool to recruit and retain employees and a way to reduce healthcare costs. Research conducted by Workforce Magazine found that 87 percent of employees considered wellness programs when choosing an employer. In addition 67 percent of employees who worked for organizations with wellness programs ...read more