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The North Carolina Chamber - the state affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers – has rededicated itself to advancing the priorities of North Carolina’s manufacturers by creating its Manufacturing Council. With direct input from our manufacturing members, who comprise our Manufacturing Council, the North Carolina Chamber will work with federal and state elected officials to advance the needs of manufacturers and their employees as we look for solutions to ensure the competitiveness of this vital sector of our economy.
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North Carolina’s economic success is heavily dependent upon the manufacturing sector for a variety of reasons. North Carolina ranks fifth among states in the manufacturing industry and maintains its position as first in the Southeast. With more than 518,000 individuals working in the industry, manufacturing employs the greatest number of people within the state at 14.5%. Furthermore, it contributes 19.4% of North Carolina’s GDP, which is almost one-fifth of the state’s overall economic output. Despite a reduction in employees, manufacturing was one of the few sectors that experienced growth between 2007 and 2008 in the face of the economic downturn. Manufacturing’s ability to utilize innovative methods and technological advancements enable this sector to maintain efficient practices that not only provide stability, but also, continuous progress. |
