News for Economic
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
69% TOWARD GOAL WITH STRONG COMMUNITY BACKING
Bold Initiative Will Unite Public and Private Sectors toAttract Talent, Create Jobs, and Expand Opportunities Across the Region
SMITHFIELD, NC – The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce announced that its Triangle East Prospers campaign has officially surpassed the $900,000 mark—representing 69% of the $1.3 million goal to fund a five-year, ...read more
Categories: Business, Chamber, Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Of the 242,515 total importers in the U.S., 97%—or 236,045—are small businesses, according to a Commerce Department report released this year.
Small businesses were responsible for a third of the total value of goods imported, highlighting the significant role they play in U.S. international trade.
Why it matters: For many of these companies, even a small increase in tariffs can have a profound ...read more
Categories: Economic, Business, General News Article
Thursday, May 15, 2025
NC Robotics Initiative Captures the Imagination of Johnston County Students Johnston County, N.C. – May 15, 2025. Robotics is changing manufacturing -- taking over repetitive tasks on a round-the-clock basis with untiring consistency and precision that human hands cannot match. In 2023, over 39,000 industrial robots were installed in the United States, according to the International Federation of ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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
Categories: Economic, Business
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Recently, Johnston County's Economic Development DirectorChris Johnsonwas named one of the Top 50 Economic Developers in North America by Consultant Connect.
Chris was recognized for his leadership, innovation and creativity.
He will receive the award in November.
Categories: Economic, Business
Monday, April 28, 2025
While roughly 900 people left the labor force in March, the unemployment rate in North Carolina remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.
Payroll employment increased by net 8,300 jobs in March with professional and business services leading the way, followed by government and education and health services. Financial services saw a slight decline in employment.
Measuring against our neighbors to the ...read more
Categories: Business, Economic
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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
Categories: Business, Economic, Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
North Carolina’s population and industrial growth are driving increased demand for infrastructure, with projections estimating a population of up to 11.7 million by 2030. This growth calls for innovative infrastructure funding strategies and mechanisms to keep pace and maintain the state’s competitive position as a top state for business. Sustainable resources to support North Carolina’s broad ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, General News Article
Thursday, April 03, 2025
US Chamber Releases Report on Housing in America
Housing has long been a cornerstone of the American dream and a vital component of the nation’s economy. Yet, the U.S. housing market is in crisis, driven by a fundamental imbalance between supply and demand. A severe shortage of over 4.5 million homes has created cascading economic and social challenges, from skyrocketing prices to reduced ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Economic
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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
Categories: Business, Economic, Chamber
Sunday, July 16, 2023
A benefits package is one of the most important factors in attracting and retaining top talent. In order to stay competitive, employers need to be creative in the types of benefits they offer. Traditional health insurance and retirement plans are no longer enough. To really stand out, employers need to offer a more comprehensive benefits package that includes gym memberships, yoga classes, ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Economic
