Mission
THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND ITS CITIZENS BY IDENTIFYING, INVESTIGATING, STUDYING, RESEARCHING, AND ANALYZING IN A NONPARTISAN MANNER THE FACTORS THAT ENHANCE THE BUSINESS CLIMATE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE STATE, INCLUDING THE PROSPECTS FOR THE CREATION AND RETENTION OF JOBS FOR THE STATE'S CITIZENS, AND EDUCATING AND INSTRUCTING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND GENERAL PUBLIC BY DISSEMINATING AND PUBLISHING THE KNOWLEDGE GAINED AS A RESULT OF THOSE ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL NOT DIRECT ITS EFFORTS OR EXPEND FUNDS IN MAKING ANY LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS, PREPARING PROSPECTIVE LEGISLATION, OR CONTACTING LEGISLATORS OR OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFLUENCING LEGISLATION.