The Community Development and Government Affairs Department acts as the liaison between the business community and elected leaders at the federal, state, and local levels of government.
We strive to:
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Signature Events
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Inter-City Visit & Leadership ConferenceOur annual Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference brings business, government, and community leaders from Raleigh, Wake County, and the Research Triangle region together with their counterparts to learn from another market and share ideas. Attendees will find out more about Wake County policy issues, benchmark a comparable community against ours, and enjoy high-level networking with other attendees.
2025 Trip Location: Kansas City, Missouri |
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First Responders Appreciation BreakfastThis event provides an opportunity for businesses to show appreciation for first responders who boldly serve our community.
Awards are presented to heroes from each department for outstanding service in the previous year. Invitations are extended to representatives from Wake County Emergency Medical Services, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, N.C. Highway Patrol, the Raleigh-Wake County Emergency Communications Center, the City of Raleigh Fire Department, the City of Raleigh Police Department, Wake County Emergency Management and State Capitol Police. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit The 200 Club of Wake County, a nonprofit that provides financial help for the spouses and children of local first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty. |
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Healthcare SummitHealthcare is not just an important factor in the region’s quality of life, it’s also a huge economic driver for the Triangle area. Each year this event highlights a different aspect of the healthcare landscape and brings together practitioners, elected officials, administrators, and the business community to learn about new healthcare trends, innovations, challenges, and solutions.
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