What began in the 1880s as a sprinkling of textile mills across North Carolina’s landscape has evolved into an impressive, technologically driven manufacturing industry that generates more than 18% of our gross state product and employs more than 10% of our state’s workforce. To raise awareness of this vital industry, and to celebrate the innovation and contributions of our state’s manufacturers, the NC Chamber is hosting its third annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” contest.
After a public nomination and voting process that incorporates statewide media outlets, social media campaigns and word-of-mouth marketing, the NC Chamber, Presenting Sponsor, and Exclusive Media Sponsor will announce which product manufactured in the Tar Heel State is truly the coolest thing made in NC.
New for 2022: In response to feedback, this year’s contest will recognize two winners: one for small businesses with fewer than 100 employees, and one for businesses with 100+ employees. Voting for both categories will occur on the same website, with the top vote-getters in each category moving to subsequent rounds of competition.
