April 2002 FMO

Your membership newsletter for April 2002		More Inside NCCBI News Hyler commission on government efficiency revisits GPAC State Government Workers' comp rates are going down this month but homeowners insurance may jump by 20 percent Federal Issues A new study shows at least 400,000 factory jobs lost because of what the Wall Street Journal recently called the “rampaging dollar” Tax Watch The new federal economic stimulus law signed by President Bush last month contains several provisions that may impact you company and personal tax returns Economic Trends N.C. bankers predict the state's economy will grow 2-2.5% the rest of the year Names in the News Several NCCBI members are among the 22 finalists for the 11-member Health Foundation for North Carolina board Print Out Get a print out version of this issue of the newsletter with no pictures or graphics. Resources & Links NC Magazine Calendar of Events
New NCCBI leader Hyler pledges renewed emphasis on pro-business advocacy Jim Hyler of Raleigh (left), the vice chairman and COO of First Citizens BancShares Inc. and First Citizens Bank, was installed March 20 as the new chairman of NCCBI during what was generally perceived as one of the most successful annual meetings in recent years. During his dinner remarks, Hyler said he will work to strengthen NCCBI’s business advocacy, on delivering member services and in leading NCCBI’s campaign for legislative session limits. ”I believe the primary focus of our organization in the coming year should be to promote our state’s business interests and to serve as a strong advocate for business – particularly in the North Carolina legislature and in Washington,” Hyler told an estimated 700 people attending the dinner portion of the 60^th annual meeting. More annual meeting coverage Coverage of luncheon program Text of Ken Thompson's speech Quotes from the four governors Read magazine article on Hyler See the new list of NCCBI directors Did you know? Other executives at your company can receive our online newsletters. Click here to register them.	The Expo trade show attracted twice as many exhibitors as last year. See the final list of exhibitors Did we snap your picture at the annual meeting? Check the picture pages Wachovia's Ken Thompson delivered a stirring luncheon speech The state's four living former governors entertained and informed at the dinner
Next big event: NCCBI's Legislative Conference NCCBI’s annual Legislative Conference will take on a more national perspective this year, with a briefing by an official of the National Conference of State Legislatures on fiscal trends in other states and a keynote luncheon address by Cong. Bob Etheridge (D-2^nd) and Richard Burr (R-5^th). The conference will be held on Thursday, May 30, at the North Raleigh Hilton. Read the complete story, see the full schedule of speakers