Humphrey awarded 'Jobs Champion' designation from NC Chamber

Humphrey awarded 'Jobs Champion' designation from NC Chamber

HUMPHREY AWARDED ‘JOBS CHAMPION’ DESIGNATION FROM NC CHAMBER 

Representative Chris Humphrey’s Strong Pro-Jobs Voting Record Recognized by NC’s Leading Statewide Business Advocate 

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Chamber named Representative Chris Humphrey (R – Lenoir, Greene, Jones) a ‘Jobs Champion’ in its 2025 How They Voted report. This annual report details state legislators’ voting records on bills identified as critical to preserving and enhancing North Carolina’s position as the #1 state in the U.S. for business. Representative Humphrey was recognized as a Jobs Champion for voting with the Chamber’s Jobs Agenda 90% of the time during the 2025 legislative session. 

“I’m proud to be named a 2025 Jobs Champion by the NC Chamber,” said Humphrey. “Eastern North Carolina deserves a strong economy, reliable infrastructure, and a state that welcomes good-paying jobs for our residents. I’ll keep working every day to make sure our region remains competitive and full of opportunity for this generation and the next.” 

On the annual How They Voted report, NC Chamber President and CEO Gary Salamido offered the following:

“As we work to protect and advance North Carolina’s standing as a top state for business, job creators rely on leaders who take decisive action to keep our state competitive,” said NC Chamber President and CEO Gary Salamido. “The leadership demonstrated by this year’s Jobs Champions strengthens North Carolina’s ability to grow, attract investment, and expand opportunities for families and communities across North Carolina.” 

You can view this year’s edition of the NC Chamber’s How They Voted publication here

The NC Chamber works to research, develop, advocate, and communicate for solutions and policies that produce a nationally competitive business climate in North Carolina. For more information, visit ncchamber.com.


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