North Carolina’s Key Industries [Infographic]

It’s no secret that North Carolina is a hotbed of business and population growth in the Southeast. Its cities are repeatedly chosen as one of the best places to live, work, raise a family, or go to school. We take a look at our home state’s key industries and the economic impact in 2017.

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