News for General News Article
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
We want to hear from you! The Johnston County Visitors Bureau (JCVB) is conducting a short 5-minute resident sentiment survey. This survey aims to educate residents on the impacts of tourism while highlighting its role in community vitality.
By gathering your insights on quality of life, economic development, and natural preservation, the survey will aid in balancing residential needs with the ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, General News Article
Wednesday, April 09, 2025
This year, lawmakers have the opportunity to advance smart, pro-growth tax policies and avoid the largest tax increase in American history, which will otherwise occur when key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) expire at the end of 2025.
In 2017, Congress permanently lowered the corporate income tax rate by 14 percentage points—from 35% to 21%—as part of the TCJA.
To ensure ...read more
Categories: Business, General News Article
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
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Wilson's Mills Announces Address Change
Wilson’s Mills has experienced a large influx of growth over the past several years and the confusion regarding property owners’ mailing and physical addresses within the town limits has grown substantially. Unless residents purchase a post office box in Wilson’s Mills, the mailing and physical addresses inside Wilson’s Mills have either a Smithfield or ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article, Community
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
A new statewide report released on February 5, 2025 shows that North Carolina faces a significant housing inventory gap across all income levels and geographic areas in the state. The gap is expected to increase with projected job and population growth, and if addressed, could generate $489 billion in economic activity and nearly 2.2 million jobs.
The research, commissioned by the NC Chamber ...read more
Categories: Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Business
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes.
While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article, Chamber, Community
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Richmond Community College’s 911 telecommunications program will now be available to students at Johnston Community College after an official agreement was signed by college leaders earlier this week.
Dr. Dale McInnis, president of Richmond CC, and Dr. Vern Lindquist, president of JCC, signed off on
the partnership on Monday that will allow JCC students to enroll in the online program ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, General News Article, Press Release
