At the Alamance Chamber, we are dedicated to fostering a thriving community through our core guiding principles, which shape and steer our efforts in Alamance County. These principles—Smart Taxation, Sustainable Development, Educated and Available Workforce, and Affordable Healthcare—serve as the foundation of our commitment to enhance economic vitality and improve quality of life for all residents. By advocating for balanced and transparent policies, investing in our infrastructure, supporting educational initiatives, and ensuring accessible healthcare, we strive to create a sustainable and prosperous future. Join us in this endeavor as we continue to work diligently towards making Alamance County an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive.
Smart Taxation
Support balanced tax and regulatory frameworks that are straightforward, fair, consistent, transparent, and efficient. Such policies should ensure that the Alamance County community is not placed at a disadvantage compared to other regions.
Sustainable Development
Support investments in infrastructure development designed to address both the present and future necessities of our growing community.
Educated Workforce
Support the adoption of effective and efficient policies and investments aimed at cultivating a well-educated and skilled workforce.
Available Workforce
Support the implementation of policies that facilitate an available and engaged workforce across all sectors within Alamance County.
Affordable Healthcare
Support policies that enhance accessibility to affordable, high-quality healthcare services and insurance.
In support of these guiding principles, the Alamance Chamber advances the following legislative priorities and initiatives:
- The NC Community College System’s Propel NC proposal, ensuring our community colleges obtain the resources needed to remain a vital partner in workforce training and higher education,
particularly in emerging industries. - Expansion of broadband access to underserved areas, recognizing that reliable high-speed internet is essential for economic growth, education, and access to healthcare services.
- Additional funding and flexibility for apprenticeship programs at the state and federal levels, with a focus on local programs like the Eastern Triad Workforce Initiative, providing pathways for
hands-on training and reducing barriers for business participation, ensuring a skilled workforce for the region. - Improved school funding model that provides greater support for infrastructure updates and critical positions like school nurses, counselors, and School Resource Officers (SROs), ensuring that
students have access to the services they need for physical and mental well-being. - Funding for shortfalls in early childhood education by securing increased resources for pre-K programs and child care services, ensuring a strong educational foundation that supports longterm
workforce development. - Affordable, high-quality child care by supporting initiatives that include incentives for businesses to provide child care benefits and funding programs aimed at addressing child care shortages,
enabling parents to participate in the workforce. - Local and state housing regulations that embrace comprehensive planning driven by community needs, including affordable housing and a variety of form-based housing types, ensuring that housing development is not only attractive and functional but also strategically aligned with the present and growing population.
- Incorporation of bike and pedestrian plans in all NCDOT projects, promoting safe and accessible multi-modal transportation options that enhance community connectivity and reduce environmental impact.
- Expanded access to federal Pell Grant funding for short-term workforce programs to include certificate programs and non-diploma seeking students, making higher education more accessible
to low-income individuals, helping to cultivate a more educated, skilled, and versatile workforce. - The federal Main Street Tax Certainty Act to ensure small businesses have a predictable and fair tax environment, providing stability and encouraging local economic growth.
