Chamber President Expresses Concern Regarding North Carolina House Bill 2

3/26/2016

By Tim Giuliani
President and CEO
Greater Raleigh Chamber

North Carolina and its economy benefit and thrive from diversity and inclusion. Reducing anti-discrimination protections damages our reputation and will impact economic development. An inclusive and welcoming environment is essential for attracting and retaining the talented workforce that is critical for growing great companies and building our economy. The Greater Raleigh Chamber supports a community where every citizen feels safe and can enjoy the wonderful quality of life found here.

8 Comments

Jan Muller

3/26/2016 06:57:46 pm

This is nice, but will.the Chamber be doing anything?

Greater Raleigh Chamber

3/28/2016 09:07:01 am

Hi Jan, thanks for your comment. Due to the speed of the legislative process on this issue, the Chamber has not had sufficient time to consider a formal policy position. We are now gathering feedback from our membership and leadership.

John Graham

3/28/2016 12:46:54 pm

Put some teeth in it Tim. Hate has no place in North Carolina and those who were a party to this need to see your actions not just your words.

Carter Worthy

3/26/2016 09:40:46 pm

Thank you for speaking up on this Tim Guiliani. The Raleigh business community must be progressive and inclusive to retain talent and spur innovation. It's our brand!

Roger Friedensen link

3/27/2016 10:53:47 am

Thank you for speaking up, Tim. The damage this ill-advised, discriminatory and likely unconstitutional move is having and will have on North Carolina's reputation and economic health is incalculable. I'm afraid we're only beginning to see the repercussions. As a business owner, citizen and human being, I am insulted, embarrassed and concerned for our economy. Let us hope cooler heads prevail in the months ahead or, at the very least, the next election.

If there is any way I or my firm can help, Tim, please don't hesitate to get in touch. And thank you again for your courage in speaking up.

Julie

3/28/2016 10:21:16 am

Will you be encouraging your businesses to actively deny service to Republican legislators?

Sheila j love

3/29/2016 01:23:05 pm

I love North Carolina its a beautiful state. Was wishing to relocate to retire. But after passing this bill I'm looking now to other States now. We are not to judge anyone that's the Lord work not ours.

ned

4/1/2016 08:09:44 am

Can someone explain to me, and possibly, Tim Guiliani, why HB2 is worse than the local city of Raleigh's ordinance # Sec 13-2015, which makes it unlawful for people of opposite sex to enter the bathroom of another sex?
Raleigh apparent hates the trans community, and until the Chamber forces the local law to change, their stance on HB2 means absolutely nothing.

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