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Hop on the bus, Gus.

If you’re a manufacturer in the Tar Heel State, the folks at the of would like you to be part of its “Manufacturing Makes It Real” tour. The state-wide bus tour includes a number of free, public rallies to celebrate and promote manufacturing across North Carolina, a state that’s home to about 10,000 manufacturers.

Beginning September 27, the tour will cross the state for ten rallies, culminating with a rally at the Capitol with Governor Bev Perdue on Friday, October 1.

Here are three ways that you and your company can participate:

Attend a free rally. There will be 10 rallies with at least one near you.

Donate your manufactured-in-North-Carolina item. Those who donate an item will be given the opportunity to briefly "show and tell" about their company and products at a rally. Donated products will also be collected ahead of time for display.

Sponsor the tour. You can make a tax-deductible cash contribution and get your logo on the side of the tour convoy.