At the core of the North Carolina Chamber's advocacy mission is job creation. Good jobs are a vital component of a thriving North Carolina economy. Strengthening the state’s ability to attract, keep and grow jobs is our Chamber's highest priority, and central to our effort are three "pillars of a strong future" for North Carolina:

Pillars of a Strong Future for North Carolina

> Education and Workforce Development: Strong education and workforce development systems that are effective, agile, accountable and continually produce a competitive, world-class workforce.

• Effective public schools (K-12) that help prepare students for 21^st-century jobs and help produce a globally competitive workforce
• A strong community college system that works with public schools and the higher education system to develop and prepare a world-class, globally competitive workforce
• A world-class university system that is demand-driven, engaged in the success of North Carolina businesses and leads in innovation and transformation
  

> Competitive Business Climate: 

• A competitive and sustainable tax system that stimulates growth and job creation and does not unduly burden business
• Market-driven solutions to rising healthcare costs for North Carolina businesses and employees to help businesses and employees manage and lower costs
• A fair way to help injured employees while lowering transaction costs of workers’ compensation
• Improvements to make North Carolina’s legal system faster, fairer and more predictable
• Efficient and effective regulatory policies that truly accomplish their intended purpose without hindering job creation and growth

> Effective Economic Development Strategies and Tools:

• Sound economic strategies including incentives and tax credits that reward performance
• Sufficient physical infrastructure, including transportation, water and sewer, energy and broadband to meet future needs

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