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"It’s so important that we recognize and leverage our strengths as we work to realize the promise of a stronger North Carolina – a North Carolina where all residents have the option to further their education, realize their fullest potential, and apply their many talents in our state’s workforce."
- MC Belk Pilon, John M. Belk Endowment Board Chair
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“Startup ecosystems aren’t just about business, the people that participate build businesses that build community by giving us spaces to gather, eat, drink, have fun, and sometimes bring a disruptive new model or product to market. Big business employment bases need startup ecosystems to make their home interesting to new hires, too. I care about retaining and growing our population here, and building a foundation of support and connectivity for startups, small businesses, is the way to do it.”
– Luke Walling