Piano Prodigy Jude Kofie to Headline Project Harmony’s 30th Anniversary Gala
4 days ago
United States Governor Pat McCrory served as the 74th Governor of North Carolina and previously as the longest-serving Mayor of Charlotte, focusing on economic development and community infrastructure.
Governor McCrory signed a bill creating a nonprofit corporation to assist the Department of Commerce in fostering and retaining jobs and business development.
Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory joined the board of directors of FlexShopper, a Florida e-commerce company.
Governor McCrory announced 200 new jobs in Alamance County, highlighting the collaboration with N.C. Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C.
The state selected Hatteras Venture Partners for Governor Pat McCrory's Innovation to Jobs (I2J) initiative.
Patrick Lloyd McCrory was born on October 17, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio. His family later moved to North Carolina, where he was raised and attended Ragsdale High School in Jamestown. He pursued higher education at Catawba College in Salisbury, earning degrees in political science and education in 1978. During his time at Catawba College, McCrory was active in the Student Government Association and was recognized by the institution much later with an honorary doctorate of legal letters in 2001. After college, he began a long career in the private sector, notably spending 28 years with Duke Energy before retiring in January 2008 to focus on public service.
McCrory’s political career commenced in 1989 with his election as an At-Large City Councilman in Charlotte. He was re-elected in 1991 and 1993, serving as Mayor Pro Tem from 1993 to 1995. In 1995, he was elected Mayor of Charlotte, holding the position for 14 years and becoming the city’s longest-serving mayor. During his mayoral tenure, Charlotte experienced significant growth, with a 20% population increase and a revitalized Uptown area. Key achievements included the development of a 25-year transportation and land-use plan, which led to the creation of the Lynx Light Rail system, and efforts to attract major companies such as TIAA-CREF and Johnson & Wales University. He also spearheaded the initiative to bring the NASCAR Hall of Fame to Charlotte, which was secured in 2006. His leadership was recognized nationally, leading to an appointment to the U.S. Homeland Security Advisory Council from 2002 to 2006 under President George W. Bush.
In 2012, McCrory successfully ran for Governor of North Carolina, becoming the first Republican to win the governorship since 1988 and the first Mayor of Charlotte to hold the state’s highest office. During his term from 2013 to 2017, he signed legislation impacting unemployment benefits, Medicaid expansion, and voter ID laws. His administration also oversaw significant tax reform by implementing a modified flat-tax system. A notable challenge during his governorship was the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act (HB2) in 2016, which generated national attention and debate. After leaving office, McCrory continued to be involved in public discourse, hosting a radio show and running for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Curious about our offerings or have inquiries? We're eager to assist!
Just complete the form, and we'll respond promptly.
