Business Playbook: Mapping the Course for NC's Business Success

North Carolina has risen from the 12th best state for business (ranking by CNBC) in 2013 to a top-3 state five years in a row as of 2025, and has been named the #1 State for Business by CNBC three times in the past four years. Continued success and sustainable growth will require intentionality and leadership. This conference will convene business leaders and government officials of all levels to discuss critical focus areas for advancing the business climate in North Carolina, including protecting our legal climate, maintaining right-to-work status, keeping taxes low and fair, prioritizing workforce development, and investing in infrastructure. Sessions will provide insider insight into what goes into making North Carolina competitive both nationally and internationally, and how businesses can leverage this reputation while becoming a key player in advancing it. Featured sessions include: Beyond the Ballot: What the Election Means for North Carolina, The Capacity Question: Building the Infrastructure for Carolina's Next Economy, North Carolina's Role in America's Security and Competitiveness, Exciting Lunch and Closing Keynotes. Participation in this event will further a collective commitment to fostering business excellence in the state and enhance collaboration to advance a strategic regional, national, and global competitive advantage for North Carolina, helping to protect North Carolina's status as a top state in the country for business.