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Join us for the State of the Region Summit, presented by DecisionPathHR and Duke Energy, on Friday, Nov. 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.  

Please register by Nov. 15.

Presentations will include: 

Destination 2030
Presented by: Jake Cashion, Consultant, North Carolina Chamber and Tony Lathrop, Division 10 Representative, North Carolina Board of Transportation
There is currently a historic shortfall between NCDOT’s budget and need when it comes to road construction and repairs. With the gasoline tax being its main revenue stream, what impact will the rise in sales of electric and hybrid vehicles have on it? What are some ideas for diversification of funding? The North Carolina Chamber’s Destination 2030 looks at various ideas and what could potentially reduce and replace the gas tax.  

The Road to Clean Energy 
Presented by: Mark McIntire, Director of Government Affairs, Energy, the Environment and Stakeholder Engagement, Duke Energy
House Bill 951 Energy Solutions for North Carolina (HB951) became law in October 2021, marking North Carolina’s largest energy policy milestone since 2017. Supported by The Chamber, the bill addresses carbon reduction, clean energy transition and competitive procurement of renewable energy. How will this be implemented, and how will it affect your business? 

Get the Edge with Edge Factor! 
When surveying Chamber members, a reliable, trained workforce is the number one concern. To help connect Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City Schools students and adult career seekers to your business, get the “edge” by registering your business’ profile with Edge Factor, an online digital learning platform that helps students and adult learners explore the various careers available in our community, understand the academic and OTJ credentials and training needed, and connect to your business!  

Sports Betting 101
Presented by: Greg Walter, Executive Vice President/General Manager, Charlotte Motor Speedway 
Sports betting is currently not legal in North Carolina, except at two tribal casinos. With other states making changes to their sports betting laws, is North Carolina far behind? What would it look like, and what could that mean for Charlotte Motor Speedway and Cabarrus County? 

Welcome, Eli Lilly and Company! 
Presented by: Rosa Herranz, Associate VP – Site Head Concord Manufacturing Site, and Dan Wahby, VP of Corporate Affairs, Eli Lilly and Company 
Eli Lilly and Company made national headlines when they announced a $1 billion investment in a new manufacturing facility in Concord. This 145-year-old company has a rich history of investing in their home communities and being a Top Ten Place to Work. As steel is quickly coming out of the ground at The Grounds at Concord, what are their timelines and expected impacts?