North Carolina Chamber

10/09/2026

Greater Wilmington Business Journal is spotlighting Carolina HealthWorks, the health insurance solution launched by the NC Chamber and Blue Cross NC to give eligible small businesses another option in an increasingly costly market. As traditional small-group health plan rates continue to rise, is giving participating employers a more affordable path to competitive coverage. Having an affordable alternative is critical for small employers in a market where benefits can be just as important as compensation to many job seekers.

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Almost a year after its launch, Carolina HealthWorks, a health insurance option for small businesses through participating local chambers of commerce, has covered thousands of employees and their families, officials said. The program, a multiple-employer welfare arrangement (MEWA), may prove to be a...

10/09/2026

Students from NC State University's Supply Chain Resource Cooperative visited the NC Chamber offices Wednesday to brief staff on a joint study of cold-chain air cargo capacity. The four undergraduates and their executive advisors are working with Senior Director of Infrastructure Competitiveness Dana Magliola of the to determine how potential temperature-controlled air cargo capabilities could be leveraged by Chamber Cornerstone members Novo Nordisk and American Airlines, as well as area life sciences firms.

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Manager Sarah Grace Stone Lee and Sr. Director of Workforce Competitiveness Vincent Ginski on being named to Business North Carolina’s 2026 Trailblazers list, which recognizes North Carolinians under 40 making an impact in business and in rural North Carolina communities.

For the NC Chamber Foundation, the recognition also reflects the impact of two major bodies of work focused on North Carolina’s long-term competitiveness — strengthening the future of agriculture and building the workforce employers need to grow.

Read More > ncchamber.com/2026/10/07/nc-chamber-foundation-leaders-named-2026-business-nc-trailblazers/

10/08/2026

2027 is fast approaching! As you consider your small business’ options for health insurance, check out
Available only to members of Moore County Chamber of Commerce and other participating chambers, this first-of-its-kind healthcare solution gives small employers big buying power in the
insurance market.

10/07/2026

The NC Chamber Ag Allies Conference, presented by BASF Agro, returns Friday, Oct. 30, at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State in Raleigh. 🌾

Last year, we asked attendees about the biggest challenge ag leaders need to tackle together. This year, we're continuing the conversation with leaders from across agriculture and agribusiness, exploring food manufacturing, American food power, the future of the meat industry and more.

Early-bird pricing ends this Friday, Oct. 9.

Register > https://cvent.me/OaybWz

10/05/2026

Today, announced the launch of the Farmer Innovation Bridge, a new initiative connecting challenges identified by North Carolina farmers with innovators developing new technologies, tools, and solutions.

Led by the with support from Golden LEAF Foundation and the North Carolina To***co Trust Fund Commission, the initiative will put farmers at the center of agricultural innovation and shorten the time it takes for promising solutions to reach North Carolina farms. The Golden Leaf Foundation has awarded $2.15 million to support the launch.

The NC Chamber Foundation hired Dr. Katherine Drake Stowe to serve as executive director of the Farmer Innovation Bridge and lead the initiative from concept to implementation. A North Carolina native who grew up on a farm in eastern North Carolina, Stowe brings deep agriculture industry experience to the role. Stowe most recently held leadership positions with the Soy Checkoff and U.S. Soybean Research Collaborative.

Learn More > https://ncchamber.com/2026/10/05/farmer-innovation-bridge-launches-centering-north-carolina-farmers-in-agricultural-innovation/

The Farmer Innovation Bridge will connect challenges and opportunities identified by North Carolina farmers with innovators developing new solutions. The goal is to shorten the time it takes for promising solutions to move from concept to application on North Carolina farms.

10/02/2026

Today is ! The NC Chamber is proud to recognize the companies, workers, and communities that make North Carolina’s manufacturing industry strong.

As the exclusive state affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, we’re proud to support North Carolina manufacturers and the work to inspire the next generation of skilled manufacturing workers.

10/01/2026

The NC Chamber welcomed U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden this week for a roundtable discussion with North Carolina agriculture leaders. Deputy Secretary Vaden has been a strong advocate for issues critical to North Carolina’s farming community, including efforts to make the H-2A guest worker program more accessible for farmers, and the NC Chamber was glad to host him for a candid conversation on the priorities shaping American agriculture.

10/01/2026

The votes are in, and North Carolina has spoken. Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 competition, presented by Allegacy Financial:

🏆 Large Business: Carrier Chillers by Carrier
🏆 Medium Business: FourTrax Foreman 4x4 by Honda Motorcycles & ATVs
🏆 Small Business: Old School Brand Hot Cocoa Mix by Old School Mill

Thank you to our 88 participants, everyone who voted and everyone who has supported this celebration of North Carolina manufacturing.

Read More > https://ncchamber.com/2026/10/01/2026-coolest-thing-made-in-nc-winners-named/

09/28/2026

Join the , NC Center on the Workforce for Health, and NC AHEC on Monday, Oct. 26, for a webinar exploring how the is using new data to drive regional innovation and statewide action on health workforce challenges. The session will feature the release of NC HTA’s 2026 healthcare workforce analysis and explore opportunities to further align employers, educators, policymakers, and regional partners around North Carolina’s healthcare workforce needs.

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Registration Link for Webinar: Strengthening North Carolina’s Healthcare Workforce through Statewide Collaboration and Local Innovation