Join our Coffee with Leaders series at the Raleigh Chamber and connect with top business leaders and industry experts. This monthly event is designed for small to medium business owners and executives who are eager to expand their professional horizons through insightful discussions and strategic networking. Polling, Messaging, and Elections: What's Next for North Carolina? Our speaker this month will be Anna Beavon Gravely. Anna Beavon is a seasoned leader and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in public service, advocacy, and political analysis. Her career highlights include roles on candidate campaigns and with advocacy organizations such as Americans for Prosperity, Generation Opportunity, and NC Family, where she led issue-focused initiatives. As a trusted spokeswoman and analyst, she has been featured on television, radio, and podcasts, offering insights into complex political topics. Most recently, Gravely served as Executive Director of the NC FreeEnterprise Foundation (NCFREE), collaborating with top business leaders and government affairs professionals to produce original research on campaign finance, competitive legislative districts, and North Carolina’s political landscape. In 2022, Gravely expanded her impact by founding The Mackreth, a refined hospitality venue dedicated to hosting events that foster connection and joy. Building on her mission to amplify meaningful voices, she will launch a pop-up podcast studio at The Mackreth in 2025 spotlighting captivating stories that inspire change. In this session, attendees will learn about the impact of federal campaigning on North Carolina’s state level campaigns, the value of electoral messaging and campaign fundraising, and what it all means for policy-making in 2025. RSVP by Jan. 21 Questions? For questions about the agenda, call 919.664.7090 or email Mimi Miller. 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 #ChamberCoffee