With a strong and growing coalition in North Carolina for more than five years, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen North Carolina’s economy.
The USGLC’s North Carolina Advisory Committee brings together more than 130 business, faith, non-profit, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for North Carolina. We’re also proud of North Carolina’s Veterans for Smart Power – part of a nationwide network of 30,000 veterans.
North Carolina exports about
$72 billion in goods and services
to overseas markets annually.
In North Carolina,
1,300,000 jobs
(20.0%)
are supported by trade.
In 2023–2024,
24,468 international students
in North Carolina contributed
$914 million
to the state economy.
WASHINGTON, DC – Liz Schrayer, President and CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), released the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt: The USGLC family mourns the loss of Governor Jim Hunt...