Registration | 11:30 a.m. - Noon Program | Noon - 2:30 p.m. The Greater Raleigh Chamber Annual Meeting Join us as we celebrate the Greater Raleigh Chamber’s accomplishments, honor the leaders who have guided our journey, and look ahead to an even brighter future. At our Annual Meeting luncheon, we will thank our outgoing board, welcome new leadership, and recognize outstanding service through the prestigious A.E. Finley Distinguished Service Award. It’s a time to reflect, connect, and continue moving Forward Together. This year’s program features a keynote address from Valerie Bauerlein, national reporter for The Wall Street Journal. Valerie brings nearly two decades of experience covering Southern politics, economics, and culture. Based in Raleigh and deeply rooted in the region, she offers a unique perspective on the forces shaping both our local communities and the broader national landscape. Her storytelling and insights are sure to leave attendees inspired and energized for the Chamber year ahead. Don't miss this signature event as we unite leaders from across the region to celebrate progress and set the course for what's next. Valerie Bauerlein National Affairs Reporter, The Wall Street Journal Valerie Bauerlein covers national affairs for The Wall Street Journal from Raleigh, N.C. She has a special interest in small-town America and Southern politics, economics, and culture. Valerie has covered the South Carolina presidential primaries for The Wall Street Journal since 2008. She has also covered natural and manmade disasters, from Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast and the mass slayings at Emanuel Church in Charleston to the deadly condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida. She has written features about NASCAR, roller coasters, beauty pageants, and Waffle House. Previously, Valerie covered Coke, Pepsi, and the beverage and snack industry for the Journal from Atlanta. She also covered Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Wachovia, and other regional banks from their acquisition tear in 2005 to the crash in 2008. She began her career at The Shelby (N.C.) Star and worked as a cops reporter at the Winston-Salem (N.C.) Journal, a legislative reporter at The State (Columbia, S.C.) and congressional correspondent for the News & Observer (Raleigh). Valerie is the author of “The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty” (Ballantine, 2024). No refunds after Sept. 18. Questions? For questions about the agenda, call 919.664.7037 or email Devin Brown. For logistics questions, call 919.664.7080 or email Taylor Sullivan. For registration questions, call 919.664.7033 or email Alea Morales. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, email sales@raleighchamber.org. Join the conversation on social media! @raleighchamber #RCAnnual25