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Building NC

April 2, 2024 @ 8:15 am - 2:10 pm
$200 – $375
Building NC

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 2, and secure your place among the forward-thinkers shaping the infrastructure future of North Carolina. Registration for the NC Chamber’s highly anticipated Building NC conference at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center in Raleigh is officially open.
 

 
In a state where demands on infrastructure are ever-intensifying, this event takes an unparalleled look at how our infrastructure networks work in tandem to generate economic development. Join us as we pave the way for a thriving, adaptable, and interconnected North Carolina and continue to set the stage as a national and global leader.
 
As the demands on our infrastructure intensify, our Building NC conference is designed to provide invaluable insights into building the bedrock for a thriving, adaptable, and interconnected North Carolina.
 
Venture into the dynamic terrain of our state’s infrastructure and chart the path forward as we steer our networks through the challenges posed by our surging population and unparalleled growth. We will discuss the advances that are reshaping the energy and water, sewer, and solid waste landscapes, explore the critical need for statewide broadband and workforce housing access, and dive into the strategies, innovations, and policies required to ensure that our state remains competitive on the national and global stage.
 
Join us on April 2, 2024 and network with industry trailblazers, policy makers, and visionaries driving innovation who are forging the infrastructure future of North Carolina!
 

Agenda

8:15 a.m. Registration and Networking
8:45 a.m. Welcome Remarks
Gary Salamido, President and CEO, NC Chamber
8:55 a.m. Energy: Reliability in the Face of Change

  • Senator Paul Newton, State Senator, North Carolina General Assembly
  • Kendal Bowman, State President, NC, Duke Energy
  • Nelle Hotchkiss, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives
  • John White, Manager, State and Local Affairs, Dominion Energy
9:40 a.m. Quick Hit: Broadband: Accelerating Connectivity, Enhancing Access
Jeffrey Sural, Principal & Owner, Sural Consulting, LLC
9:55 a.m. Networking Break
10:15 a.m. Transportation: Fostering Collaboration to Drive Growth
10:35 a.m. Quick Hit: MVP Southgate: Economic Benefits for North Carolina Communities
Shawn Day, Senior Director of Public Affairs, MVP Southgate
10:50 a.m. Networking Break
11:10 a.m. Water and Sewer: Investing and Partnering for Success

  • Representative Dean Arp, House of Representatives, District 69, North Carolina General Assembly
  • Bob Griffin, Vice President, North Carolina, CDG Engineers and Associates
  • Sean Keefer, Director, State & Local Government Relations, Ecolab
11:40 a.m. Child Care: Expanding North Carolina’s Child Care Infrastructure
Debra Derr, Director of Government Affairs, NC Chamber
11:55 a.m. Lunch
12:40 p.m. Housing: The State of Workforce Housing
Jaron Norman, Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Atlantic Group, LLC
1:10 p.m. Quick Hit: Solid Waste Management Update
Ben Habets, Vice President, GFL Environmental, Inc.
1:25 p.m. Infrastructure: North Carolina’s Winning Formula
2:10 p.m. Closing Remarks and Event Adjourns

 

 

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NCMEP Logo
Email: info@ncmep.org
Phone: 919.513.6119

NC State University Industry Extension Services Logo
Technology, Training and Resources
ies.ncsu.edu
919.515.2358
1005 Capability Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
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EDPNC Logo
New and Existing Business Development
edpnc.com
919.447.7777
150 Fayetteville St., Ste 1200, Raleigh, NC 27601
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Polymers Logo
Polymers Research and Development
polymers-center.org
704.602.4100
8900 Research Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262
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MSC Logo
Textile and Furniture Business Development
manufacturingsolutionscenter.org
828.327.7000
301 Conover Station SE, Conover, NC 28613
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Hangar6 First Flight Logo
Product Development and Prototyping
ffvcnc.org/hangar6
919.990.8558
2 Davis Drive, Durham, NC 277023
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UNCC ISE Logo
Research, Development and Consulting
isl.charlotte.edu
704.687.5029
8414 Phillips Rd, Charlotte, NC 28223
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NC State University Wilson College of Textiles Logo
Textile Prototyping and Development
textiles.ncsu.edu
919.515.6640
1020 Main Campus Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606
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