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What matters most to ensuring that North Carolina remains a global innovation leader?
What matters most to ensuring that North Carolina remains a global innovation leader?
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Despite the recession, almost half of NC counties had more manufacturing plants in 2010 than five years earlier.
Six of NC’s ten better paid manufacturing workforces were in rural counties in 2010.
Among urban counties, Davidson had the highest % of workers in emerging industries in 2010 (38%).
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How can communities attract and create high quality jobs in a rapidly changing economy?
How do we develop and maintain a workforce that is competitive in the global economy?
What investments should our society make to enhance North Carolina’s future economy?
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