 We’re Back!After a hiatus, the Raleigh Chamber Government Affairs Department is back on the blog. We’ll be posting regular updates on what is going on in various halls of power that impact the business community. We will also be previewing upcoming Chamber events, sharing opportunities you may want to take advantage of, or sharing interesting ideas or concepts that may come into play in our region. Want more information on what your Raleigh Chamber is up to? You can sign up for a variety of communications from us here. Raleigh City CouncilThe Raleigh City Council took off for a summer recess but are now back in full swing. Here are a few things they discussed in their latest meeting on August 15:
Wake County CommissionThe Wake County Commissioners were also out for a summer break, returning mid-August. Top on their agenda was also a vote on allocating tax dollars towards the sports, conference, and tourism projects addressed by the city. After hearing an update from staff, the commission members similarly voted unanimously to approve the projects and move our region forward. In addition to the Raleigh City Council and Centennial Authority votes, our elected officials have shown a strong commitment to these projects and our region’s intent to chase larger events and opportunities for more people from out of town to experience our area. The General AssemblyIt’s been all over the news, so we won’t repeat the details, but the General Assembly returned briefly after being out for many weeks to override several vetoes from Governor Cooper and advance a few select pieces of legislation. Rumors abound about when the General Assembly will finally debate a conference budget, but the current belief is it will be the week of September 11. Whether it will pass that same week or draw out longer is to be determined. Don’t be surprised if a LOT of policy is packed into what would be considered a financial document. Legislators often find ways to pack in policy priorities that didn’t survive as independent bills. While there’s no guarantee what will be in there as the Senate leadership negotiates with House leadership, there will be plenty to digest when the bill language drops. Also of note is the tenuous start date for Medicaid expansion in NC - leadership has declined to split its start date out from the budget, which was the original deal that was made to get it passed. First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on Sept. 12Staff have been hard at work preparing for the Chamber’s annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on September 12. This is an opportunity for the business community to show appreciation for those who risk their lives to save others in our community. Benefiting The 200 Club of Wake County, this year’s breakfast includes a keynote presentation by N.C. Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe, Jr., and awards to heroes from each department for outstanding service in the previous year. Chamber staff work with representatives from all of Raleigh’s first responder agencies as well as members of the business to curate event content that is relevant to our members and first responder attendees. We hope you are able to join us in recognizing the members of our community who keep us safe! To learn more about our GA priorities you can visit our webpage.
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The Raleigh Chamber is excited to host the 2023 Annual Leadership Conference, presented by TowneBank, from August 22-23 at the Hotel Ballast Wilmington. This conference brings together the Triangle’s top business leaders, elected and appointed officials, and community leaders to teach our members how to accelerate their company’s growth. As we prepare for this year’s conference, let’s look at last year’s conference. Between August 23rd and 24th over 250 attendees gathered at the Pinehurst Resort to hear from 18 speakers discussing local community issues. There were daily sessions on different topics including lessons from leading Triangle developments, plans for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), how to support bond campaigns, and insights into the gap in our labor force. By the end of the conference, attendees had made new connections and learned more about sustaining our region’s growth. If you want to read more about the 2022 Annual Leadership Conference, then check out last year’s blog and look at our previous social media coverage using the hashtag #RaleighALC22! This year we are proud to host a two-day conference that allows members to step away from the Triangle to network at the Hotel Ballast Wilmington. Our guests will have the opportunity to truly get to know each other and come back to the region with a new perspective on important local issues. We have gathered some of the Triangle’s top leaders to speak during our daily sessions, including the Triangle’s EV Future, where guests will hear from top leaders at NC State University, Wolfspeed Inc., and the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Attendees will also hear from the Interim Superintendent of the Wake County Public School System and leaders at Saint Augustine’s University, NC State University, Wake Technical Community College, and BASF Agriculture Solutions North America during the Talent session. We have so much in store for our members at the Annual Leadership Conference in Wilmington and we can’t wait for our guests to join us and make new connections! Register now to join #RaleighALC23 at Hotel Ballast Wilmington from Aug. 22-23! |
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