http://www.raleighchamber.org/News related to Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce(c) 2026, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.5<p><strong>Join Us for the Greater Raleigh Chamber&#39;s Growth and Development Summit 2026!</strong><br /> <br /> The Growth and Development Summit 2026 will bring together regional leaders committed to shaping the future of Raleigh and Wake County. Join the Chamber and Wake County Economic Development to connect, learn, and lead conversations around growth, infrastructure, housing, transit, and quality of life.<br /> <br /> <u><strong>Keynote Speaker: Bruce Katz</strong></u><br /> A nationally recognized expert on urban and metropolitan growth, Bruce Katz has served as Vice President at the Brookings Institution, founding Director of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, and Chief of Staff to HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros. He is also a co-author of The Metropolitan Revolution and The New Localism.</p> <p><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">New!</span> Executive Panel</strong></p> <p>Hear from influential executives bringing new perspectives to the region&rsquo;s business landscape.</p> <p>Confirmed Speakers</p> <ul> <li>Michael Bucy, Senior Partner, McKinsey &amp; Company</li> <li>Paul Erunse, Senior Vice President, Business Controls - Global Technology &amp; Operations and MetLife Cary North Carolina Site Executive</li> <li>Natasha Pillay-Bemath, Site Lead and Vice President, Global Leader - Talent Acquisition, Executive Search &amp; Onboarding, IBM Corporation</li> <li><em>Moderator:&nbsp;</em>Billie Redmond, Founder and Chair of TradeMark Properties</li> </ul> <p><br /> <u><strong>Breakout Sessions</strong></u><br /> <br /> <strong>Greenway Design Challenge Winner Presentation</strong><br /> Hear from the winner of the regional design challenge to enhance the southern downtown greenway corridor &ndash; from Dorothea Dix Park to S. State Street &ndash; as they present their visionary concept.<br /> <br /> <strong>The Impact of Growth on Regional Infrastructure</strong><br /> Prepare Wake County and the Research Triangle for the future through smart investment and collaboration in transportation, utilities, and water systems.</p> <p>Confirmed Speakers</p> <ul> <li>George C. Jones, Executive Director, Partners for Environmental Justice</li> <li>Kathy Moyer, Electric Utilities Director, Town of Apex</li> <li>Kendra Parrish, Executive Director of Utilities and Infrastructure, Town of Holly Springs</li> <li>Derrick Remer, District Manager, Government &amp; Community Relations, Duke Energy</li> </ul> <p><br /> <strong>Housing Innovation: Expanding Options and Affordability in a Rapidly Growing Region</strong><br /> Participate in a fireside chat on creative housing solutions, funding strategies, and adaptive reuse to meet the demands of rapid growth.</p> <p>Confirmed Speakers</p> <ul> <li>Lee Cochran, Senior Vice President of Development, Laurel Street Residential</li> <li>Paul Kane, Executive Vice President, Raleigh-Wake Home Builders Association</li> <li>Morgan Mansa, Director of Housing, Wake County</li> </ul> <p><br /> <strong>Transit as a Growth Engine: Unlocking the Potential of BRT-Oriented Development</strong><br /> Exploring how Bus Rapid Transit can drive mixed-use development, walkability, and economic vitality.</p> <p>Confirmed Speakers</p> <ul> <li>Gabriel Guillois, Managing Partner, Atlas Stark</li> <li>Joe Milazzo, Executive Director, Regional Transportation Alliance</li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><br /> <strong>The Fun Factor: Designing Vibrant, Lively Communities for a Growing Region</strong><br /> Discover how creative placemaking, experiential amenities, and thoughtful design help build engaging, livable communities.<br /> <br /> Confirmed Speaker</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Danny Rosin,Co-Owner &amp; Co-President, Brand Fuel</li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><br /> <strong>What Does Growth Really Mean for Our Future? Exploring the Impacts, Tradeoffs, and Opportunities of a Growing Region</strong><br /> Join a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of growth, including infrastructure, land use, education, healthcare, and more.<br /> <br /> Confirmed Speakers</p> <ul> <li>Nathan T. Dollar, PhD, Director, Carolina Demography</li> <li>David Ellis, County Manager, Wake County Government</li> <li>Bynum Walter, Planning and Development Assistant Director, City of Raleigh</li> </ul> <p><br /> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Check back regularly for breakout session speakers.</span><br /> <br /> <em>No refunds after May 12.</em><br /> <br /> <strong>Questions?</strong><br /> For content questions, call 919.664.7035 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hwaxman@raleighchamber.org">Haley Waxman</a>.<br /> For logistics questions, call 919.664.7080 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tsullivan@raleighchamber.org">Taylor Sullivan.</a><br /> For registration questions, call 919.664.7033 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:amorales@raleighchamber.org">Alea Morales.</a><br /> For sponsorship information, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sales@raleighchamber.org">sales@raleighchamber.org</a>.<br /> <br /> <strong>Join the conversation on social media!</strong><br /> @raleighchamber<br /> #GDS2026</p> http://web.raleighchamber.org/2023/events/Growth-Development-Summit-2026-5192026-1100-AM-5192026-430-PM-3109/detailsTue, 09 Dec 2025 18:51:13 GMT