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Highlights from the Raleigh Chamber’s Annual Leadership Conference 2022

8/26/2022

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​On August 23 - 24, regional leaders came together for our Annual Leadership Conference presented by TowneBank. The annual two-day conference at the Pinehurst Resort focused on making connections with top leaders and discussing topics important to our region’s growth including new developments, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), transportation infrastructure and innovations, trends in the national and local labor force, and upcoming bond campaigns. 
​Attendees heard from a wide range of speakers during this important event. View the recap and a few highlights from each session:
New Developments
Leading Triangle developers provided insight on planned growth and shared the impact of their new projects in this lightning-style session. Developments discussed ranged from global life science centers to local projects like Centennial Campus, Smoky Hollow, and other mixed-use spaces.
  • Greg Capps, North Carolina Managing Director, Longfellow Real Estate Partners, LLC
  • David Connor, Senior Vice President, Lincoln Harris
  • John Kane, Chairman and CEO, Kane Realty Corporation
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
This panel discussed the prevailing trends in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and explained how businesses are aligning company values with operations in supporting environmental and social movements. Panelists also highlighted the Triangle’s unique assets aiding industry ESG goals such as the commitment of local organizations to prioritize partnerships.
“We have a chance to be a real exemplar across our region in sustainability!” – Leah Burton
  • Leah Burton, Director, Office of Partnerships, North Carolina State University
  • Sarah Gaskill, Head of Sustainability and ESG, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
  • Jerry Williams, Chief Environmental Officer, SAS Institute
  • Albert Alwang, Economic Development Director, Wake County Economic Development (moderator)
Transportation Infrastructure and Innovations 
Regional leaders in transportation took the stage to give an overview of imminent transportation projects and current plans to improve mobility for our region moving forward. Attendees received updates on RDU’s recovery, plans for a regional commuter rail, the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) program, and highway projects.
  • Brandon Jones, Division Engineer, North Carolina Department of Transportation
  • Michael Landguth, President and Chief Executive Officer, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
  • Chuck Lattuca, President & Chief Executive Officer, GoTriangle
  • Michael Moore, Director of Transportation, City of Raleigh Municipal Government
  • Joe Milazzo, Executive Director, Regional Transportation Alliance (moderator)
Bridging the Gap in our Labor Force 
As lead author of The Demographic Drought and its follow-up report released in February of 2022, Ron answers pressing economic questions by analyzing past, present, and future workforces. Attendees gained insight into the rise and fall of America’s population and labor force participation rate and how employers and higher education institutions can survive the sansdemic (sans-without; demic-people).
“The way we consume labor as a society has to change…the U.S. needs 3 to 5 million workers to meet the economy’s needs!” – Ron Hetrick
  • Ron Hetrick, Senior Labor Economist and VP of Staffing Product, Emsi Burning Glass
Upcoming Bond Campaigns 
Speakers urged the public to vote “yes” in November on upcoming Raleigh Parks, Wake County Public School System, and Wake Technical Community College bonds to continue supporting the growth and innovation of our region in the coming years. Attendees received updates on the use of previous funds and heard about specific projects that will require funding.
  • Dr. Scott Ralls, President, Wake Technical Community College
  • Mitchell Silver, Principal, McAdams & Co-Chair of Citizens Supporting Raleigh Bond Campaign Committee
  • Andrew Blackburn, Vice President of Government Affairs, Raleigh Chamber
Attendees at this year’s Annual Leadership Conference were also the first to hear about the chosen location for the 2023 Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference: Tampa, Florida!
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We are proud to support our region’s growth through events like the Annual Leadership Conference, presented by TowneBank. The Chamber sincerely appreciate each of our speakers, our sponsors, and our regional leaders for joining us for an engaging and invigorating two-day conference! We look forward to seeing what progress our discussions lead to and hope to see you soon at another Raleigh Chamber event.
For more quotes, comments, and images of the event check out #RaleighALC22 on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Congratulations to Our Graduating Emerging Leaders!

8/15/2022

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The Emerging Leaders May - July 2022 cohort spent the last few months forging new relationships, establishing business and community connections, learning how to network like a pro, and honing their leadership skills. The Raleigh Chamber is so proud of the dedication and commitment that has led each of these Emerging Leaders to great personal and professional growth success:
Amish Patel
Austin Hall
Austin Nastasi
Ellysa Smith
Elizabeth Larson
Eva Jones
Hayes Jernigan Finley
Jackson Wall
LaTesha S. Holmes
Kate Jansen
​Katelyn Ottaway
Laura Montgomery
Makeba Jackson Corey
Matt Henry
Megan Trapp
Melissa Manyatis
Sarah Danaher
Savannah Vince
Stephanie Olson
Tiffany Burba
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Please join us in congratulating the Emerging Leaders May - July 2022 cohort and find out more about the Emerging Leaders program here.
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Did you miss the 5th Annual Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity Conference on July 26, 2022?

8/1/2022

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More than 1,100 local leaders and members of the community joined us for this annual conference presented by the Triangle DEI Alliance and the Raleigh Chamber to gain the tools to support DEI within their organizations and the entire community in pursuit of "A Better You, A Better Us!"

At the 2022 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity Conference, in partnership with Bank of America, we gained new tools and insights to strive for more inclusive work and community environments through cultural competence and awareness. The day began with an opening charge from Jamaal Livan of Bank of America before our Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity took the stage for the first interactive activity and panel discussion: Privileges for Sale.
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“Today is the day to ask why does this make me uncomfortable? Embrace leaving here with more questions than you have answers!” – Torri Staton, Ph.D., VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity. 
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​Participants had to identify which privileges they would purchase with a hypothetical budget in only ten minutes, and over 53% of the audience identified race as their most salient identity during the process. When asked to describe the activity using only one word, more than 50 people responded that it was “insightful,” while others believed it was “eye-opening”, “interesting”, “challenging”, and “enlightening.”
Attendees also engaged in impactful conversations during breakout sessions throughout the day including vital topics like:
  • 5 Ways to Overcome DEI Fatigue
  • Advocating for DEI in Your C-Suite (Panel)
  • Creating Inclusive Spaces for the LGBTQ+ Experience
  • Driving DEI with Data
  • Hiring and Retaining Diverse Talent (Panel)
  • Introduction to Culture and Cultural Competence
  • Equitable Mentorship and Sponsorship
  • Justice-Based Trust Building
  • Racism and Its Effect on Mental Health
  • Supporting People Impacted by the Criminal Justice System: Redefining Second Chance Hiring
After a delicious networking lunch, the 2nd Annual Phil Freelon DEI Award was presented to Courtney J. White, Head of Human Resources at BASF Agricultural Solutions, who has demonstrated a sustained commitment to championing change and positive impact in diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our community. Courtney was very surprised and proud to accept the award, leaving the audience with a motivational plea, “I just hope we keep on making it do what it do!”
​A key learning moment followed with a focus on local developments in economic mobility, health, education, and criminal justice from the A Better Wake: Dismantling Systemic Racism project. Those in attendance were also inspired by the Accessibility in the Workplace Panel, with memorable takeaways including, “Assume good intentions and save space for grace,” from moderator Calandra Jarell of Bank of America, and “I may not be able to see, but I can sure read a room,” from panelist Kamille Richardson of iSee Technologies.
​At the end of the day, participants returned to the main ballroom to debrief, set goals and intentions for the upcoming year, and reflect on the many new questions about diversity, equity, and inclusivity that resulted from a day of exploration and learning. Every attendee left more aware that the continuous improvement and self-development of yourself leads to the systemic payoff to our community and organizations – and together we can make it happen!

You can find more coverage of the event here.
​Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Conference for “A Better You, A Better Us!” View the full agenda and list of speakers here. We are also extremely grateful for the dedication and support of our sponsors who made this event possible.
​Partner Sponsor
Bank of America
​Presenting Sponsors
BASF
Credit Suisse
McGuireWoods LLP
United Way of the Greater Triangle
Platinum Sponsors
ABB, Inc.
Amgen
Enact
Greene Resources
iHeartMedia
Lenovo (United States) Inc.
Gold Sponsors
Catapult
City of Raleigh
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
MetLife
Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors
Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina
S&P Global
UNC Health
Wolfspeed, Inc.

Silver Sponsors
Curi
INDY Week
Marsh McLennan Agency
Paradox Consulting Partners
RTI International
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Breakout Sponsors
Google
Stewart
Bronze Sponsors
Advance Auto Parts
AskBio
AT&T North Carolina
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Brasfield & Gorrie LLC
Carolina Hurricanes
Clancy & Theys Construction Company
First Citizens Bank
Frankel Staffing Partners
GoTriangle/Triangle Transit
Gregory Poole Equipment Co.
Mattingly Solutions
NC State University Advancement
Summit Design and Engineering Services, PLLC
Univision 40
Wake Invests in Women
Wake Technical Community College
Williams Mullen
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