NC Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Jake Cashion attended the groundbreaking of Red Bull’s long-awaited beverage manufacturing campus in Concord on Tuesday. The $1.5 billion investment by Red Bull, Rauch Fruchtsaefte, and Ball Corporation is expected to create up to 700 jobs and bolster North Carolina’s manufacturing economy. This investment reflects the kind of economic growth the NC Chamber works to foster by advancing policies that strengthen North Carolina’s competitive edge, attract business, and create jobs. (fb)

NC Chamber President and CEO Gary Salamido recently presented at the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Small Business Awards, providing a legislative update on pro-business priorities signed into law this session and highlighting items still on the Chamber’s agenda. Earlier in the week, Gary participated in a Youth Mental Health Steering Committee meeting hosted at the NC Chamber. The meeting is part of a series supporting North Carolina’s Changing Minds: The NC Youth Mental Health Action Plan. The NC Chamber is proud to support early intervention strategies that will help address mental health challenges among the state’s youth. 📸: Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce (fb)