Do YOU know what the Coolest Thing Made in NC is?
The Coolest Thing Made in NC contest is an exciting opportunity for manufacturers in North Carolina to showcase their innovative products and compete for the title “Coolest Thing Made in NC.” This contest not only highlights the incredible manufacturing capabilities of the state but also encourages economic growth and promotes local businesses.
The contest, organized by the North Carolina Chamber in partnership with the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP), aims to recognize and celebrate the diverse range of products made in the Tar Heel state. All industries are invited to participate and showcase their unique creations, from advanced technology to traditional craftsmanship. This contest serves as a platform to showcase the talent and creativity of North Carolina manufacturers.
Semifinal voting closes 8 p.m. EST September 15, 2023
List of Nominees
| Company | Product Name | City where Manufactured |
| *Amrep | Amrep Garbage Trucks | Salibury |
| *Atom Power | Atom Switch | Huntersville |
| *Carolina Packers | Bright Leaf Hot Dogs | Smithfield |
| *Columbia Forest Products | PureBond Formaldehyde-Free Hardwood Plywood | Old Fort |
| *Corning Optical Communications | Corning Optical Fiber and Cable | Wilmington, Concord, Hickory, Newton and Winston-Salem |
| *C.R. Onsrud | Q-Series 5-Axis CNC Machine | Troutman |
| *CSL Seqirus | Flucelvax Quadrivalent | Holly Springs |
| *Garner Foods | Texas Pete Hot Sauce | Winston-Salem |
| *HondaJet | HondaJet Elite II | Greensboro |
| *Humacyte | Human Acellular Vessel (HAV) | Durham |
| *Nucor | Nucor Steel Plate | Cofield |
| *Shurtape | Duck Tape | Stony Point |
| *TCOM Aerostats | TCOM Aerostats | Elizabeth City |
| *Wolfspeed | Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide | Durham |
| Andrew Pearson Premium Glassworks | Fuzion Glass | Mt. Airy |
| Atlantic Beach Sea Salt | Atlantic Beach Sea Salt | Atlantic Beach |
| Carolina Beverage Company | Cheerwine | Salisbury |
| Carolina Textile District | Marigold Beanie | Burlington, Morganton, Nebo |
| Cold War Concealment | Cold War Concealment Holsters | Rockingham |
| Fisherman Creations | Crab Pot Christmas Trees | Smyrna |
| Fjord | Static Rope Edge Protection (STREP) | Burlington |
| Fogwood Farm | Ghost Pepper Jam | Reidsville |
| George’s BBQ Sauce | George’s BBQ Sauce | Nashville |
| Gia Distillery | FJW Solera Style American Whiskey | Madison |
| Jenni’s Ugly Chocolates | Sweet Potato Crunch Bonbon | Greenville |
| MacLellan Bagpipes | MacLellan Bagpipes | Zebulon |
| Piedmont Pennies | Piedmont Pennies | Charlotte |
| SilverQuicken Education | Questclub Kits | Chapel Hill |
| Southern Supreme | Southern Supreme Nutty Fruitcake | Bear Creek |
