On Aug. 28, around 25 site selection consultants gathered at a luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Chicago to hear an update on current business conditions in the state from N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco and around 25 state economic developers. With 2012 project activity and company announcements remaining strong, Crisco detailed the many ways North Carolina is meeting the challenging economy and providing companies the competitive advantages they need to thrive in the state.
“Since 2009, the beginning of the current administration, businesses have pledged to create more than 100,000 jobs and invest more than $23 billion in the Tar Heel state,” Crisco said during his remarks. In addition, luncheon guests viewed a video overview of the state’s business climate.
The Friends of North Carolina sponsored the event. Participating partners were: Burke Development Inc., Cabarrus Economic Development, Charlotte Regional Partnership, Chatham Economic Development Corporation, North Carolina’s Eastern Region, North Carolina’s Northeast Commission, Piedmont Triad Partnership, Randolph County Economic Development Corporation, RowanWORKS, Smith Anderson, Surry County Economic Development Partnership, The Research Triangle Park, and Winston-Salem Business Inc.