Economic Development Annual Meeting 2024

  • Date6/20/2024
  • Time8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Address
    Raleigh Marriott City Center
    500 Fayetteville St
    Raleigh, NC 27601
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    Unprecedented Success, Exciting Opportunities

    In the last 5 years, we have experienced unprecedented success, with record job numbers and planned capital investment. Join us as we journey through recent wins and explore the broader impact on our community. How is the growth associated with economic development projects impacting our school system, infrastructure, our parks and our overall success? At this event, you will hear from executives from companies that have recently chosen Wake County on why they selected our market. We’ll also hear from local and regional leaders on the ripple effect of project wins.

    Panel #1
    Hear from 3 executives from companies that have recently announced transformational projects in our community. They will share why they chose Wake County and their outlook on the future of business in the region.

    • We’ll hear from Greg Clark, Executive Vice President of INEOS Automotive Americas on the factors that led them to select Raleigh as their North American Headquarters.
    • FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies recently announced $1.2 billion expansion brining their total investment in Holly Springs to $3.2 billion. Jordan Ulrich, Vice President of Project Delivery and Holly Springs Site Lead at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies will provide an update on why the company doubled down on Wake County.


    Panel #2
    Adrienne Cole, President and CEO of the Raleigh Chamber will lead a panel of local leaders to discuss the impacts of the growth in the region and how we will continue to stay ahead of the curve.

    • Marchell Adams-David, City Manager at City of Raleigh
    • David Ellis, County Manager at Wake County Government
    • Dr. Robert P. Taylor, Superintendent of Wake County Public School System

    Check back regularly as we announce our full lineup of speakers

    No refunds after June 13.

    Questions?
    For content questions, call 919.664.7035 or email Haley Waxman.
    For logistics questions, call 919.664.7080 or email Sarah Sterling.
    For registration questions, call 919.664.7011 or email Jen Palmer.
    For sponsorship information, email sales@raleighchamber.org.

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