AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNC Economy Ranking: CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business 2026” puts North Carolina at #1 for the strongest economy, even as quality-of-life factors drag the overall score; the report points to GDP growth, foreign investment, and major corporate anchors. Workforce & Training: Gov. Josh Stein visited Cleveland County’s Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy, highlighting a push to build homegrown talent for electrical jobs backed by major foundation and industry funding. Regulatory Shift for Dental Deals: North Carolina removed the State Board of Dental Examiners’ pre-approval requirement for dental management arrangements, a change that could speed up DSO-related transactions while keeping written agreement rules and complaint-based enforcement. Travel Disruption: TSA checkpoint staffing problems tied to a 2026 funding lapse still hit North Carolina airports, with passenger traffic rising despite operational strain. Local Business Moves: Brasstown Beef launched a redesigned site and home delivery within 90 miles of Greensboro. Politics & Business Owners: Rep. Chuck Edwards and his wife sold their McDonald’s restaurant business as he focuses on public service. Energy/Infrastructure: Transurban is seeking to expand Virginia’s I-95 express toll lanes, a sign of continued managed-lane investment in the region.
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