North Carolina experiences an economic boost from the military presence across the state each year. The military awards billions in contracts to NC companies in key industries like manufacturing, construction, and aerospace. These businesses then need suppliers, spreading economic benefits even further. On a more local level, military personnel and veterans spend their income locally on goods and services like groceries, restaurants, and more. This injects money directly into our communities.
North Carolina's military presence defends our freedom, while its economic power strengthens our prosperity.
*U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams