North Carolina Vision 2030 > A Plan for Accelerating Job Growth and Securing North Carolina’s Future

> 2 #NCVision2030 nine million By million There are currently more than nine million people living in North Carolina. By 2030, the population is expected to grow to 12 million. Did you know? U.S. Census Bureau

> 3 #NCVision2030 >Employment growth 3 percent >Employment growth in North Carolina from 2000 to 2010 was only 3 percent compared to 19 percent during the prior decade. lost at least 20% of their jobs >Between 2000 and 2011, 18 North Carolina counties lost at least 20% of their jobs. net loss of 27,400 jobs >In the first decade of the 21 st century, North Carolina had a net loss of 27,400 jobs. Did you know? North Carolina Division of Employment Security

> 4 #NCVision th largest economy Our state’s GDP is the 28 th largest economy in the world. Did you know? International Monetary Fund

> 5 #NCVision2030 >Onlyfive states 100,000 >Only five states have more cities with populations greater than 100,000. more cities more than 100,000 residents >North Carolina has more cities with more than 100,000 residents than such states as New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Did you know? U.S. Census Bureau

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> 9 #NCVision2030 >Effective, innovative public schools (Pre-K, K-12) that graduate students prepared for secondary education and 21st-century jobs to help produce a globally competitive workforce. >A strong community college system that works with public schools, the higher education system and North Carolina employers to develop, train and retain a globally competitive workforce. >A world-class university system (public and private) that is demand-driven, responsive to the needs of North Carolina businesses, foster innovation and facilitate entrepreneurship.

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> 11 #NCVision2030 Focusing on the cost of doing business in the following areas will give North Carolina job creators a greater competitive edge in both national and global markets. >Tax Policy and Competitiveness >Health Care >Workers’ Compensation >Tort Reform and Legal Climate >Regulatory Environment >Unemployment Insurance >Right-to-Work Status >Government Efficiency

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> 13 #NCVision2030 North Carolina must consistently foster innovation and entrepreneurship that leads to capital formation, investment, employment and good jobs. Creating the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship necessary to be a world-class jobs leader will require commitment to: >Growing access to capital, especially angel investors >Fostering a regional ecosystem >Improving the rate and pace of tech transfer

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> 15 #NCVision2030 North Carolina’s growth brings many opportunities, but it begs the question: Are we ready? A focus on sufficient physical infrastructure in the following areas is required. >Energy >Water >Broadband >Transportation

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> 17 #NCVision2030 A United Business Community >Long-term Focus >Policy trumps politics to shape the future. >One Agenda >Business community can no longer be splintered. >Urgency & Agility >Quick to respond with credible data to important issues. >Metrics, Transparency & Accountability >Measure what matters, make it accessible, hold leaders accountable!

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> 19 #NCVision2030 Long-Term Policy Center AccountabilityResults Securing North Carolina’s Future Political Program 2 Year Cycle Advocacy 24/7/ Years