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 NEW! The Cabarrus Sustainability Council has voted to present an annual award for sustainability. The award will recognize industry leaders who are solving operational challenges by using innovative and environmentally sustainable practices or creative partnerships. Awards will be given in several categories and a special Environmental Excellence award for Recycling will also be presented. Anyone interested can get more information by downloading the applicationand review helpful tips for applicants">.
On the Agenda
- A useful publication - Business Images Cabarrus County...check it out! Thanks to our members and advertisers for making the magazine a reality.
- NC Department of Commerce June 2010 report is available.
- Read the Executive Summary from Enterprising States study, an "in-depth look at the vast and complex network of economies we call the 50 states and territories.
- Rowan-Cabarrus Community College/Small Business Center BusinessConnector, is helping businesses connect to the NC Research Campus. Also be sure to check out their schedule of fall classes for business owners & aspiring business owners.
Public Policy
The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned last week. Read Allison Waller's final update (Charlotte Chamber's lobbyist) from her
time spent in Raleigh on our "Public Policy" page.
Both houses of Congress passed the HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act.
Health care reform has been passed in the form of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590) and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act (H.R. 4872). Stay informed about changes and implementation via the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services-maintained website and the Kaiser Family Foundation website.
S. 560, "Employee Free Choice Act", may return in another form during this congressional session. If passed, the legislation would result in process simplification for union organizing. Read more about the legislation and potential impacts.
Language addressing collective bargaining for public safety employees has been added to the House war funding bill in an amendment by
Senator Harry Reid (D-NV). H.R. 413 - Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act - if it passes, would allow "public safety workers (to) be represented by collective bargaining mandated at a federal level. This federal legislation would supplant state collective bargaining laws and deliver thousands of new members to union rolls, which have suffered over the years. Many municipalities, counties and states would immediately lose control of public safety wages to negotiators and arbitrators." -source, NC League of Municipalities
The political landscape is constantly changing, so stay informed by visiting the Chamber's Public Policy webpage for resources on issues and legislation, including links to legislators.
Information about the Economy
State budgets continue to struggle. Click here to read the latest projections.
"Impacts of the Financial Crises - Have We Turned the Corner?" - presentation by Richard Kaglic, Regional Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Charlotte Branch. The presentation includes insightful information about the region's industry sectors.
Employment
Unemployment numbers continue to be a challenge in our region. If you have lost your job or know someone who has, visit our Jobs Resources page for assistance.
Social Media
Do you have a Facebook page? With over 175 million active users, it is one of the fastest growing and best known sites on the internet. Many of our members are finding innovative ways to promote and discuss their business with clients they didn't even know they had. You can even become a Fan of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber! You will be able to read our story links about business and the region and view photos from Chamber events.
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Free business resources
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Entrepreneures & small businesses
in Cabarrus and Rowan Counties.
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Ribbon-cutting for Cancun Tans
Public Policy - Governmental Affairs Committee
Business After Hours - Simonini Builders
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