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April 17, 2025

As the demands on our infrastructure intensify, our Building NC conference is designed to provide invaluable insights into building the bedrock for a thriving, adaptable, and interconnected North Carolina.

Venture into the dynamic terrain of our state’s infrastructure and chart the path forward as we steer our networks through the challenges posed by our surging population and unparalleled growth. We will discuss the advances that are reshaping the energy and water, sewer, and solid waste landscapes, explore the critical need for statewide broadband and workforce housing access, and dive into the strategies, innovations, and policies required to ensure that our state remains competitive on the national and global stage.

Join us and network with industry trailblazers, policy makers, and visionaries driving innovation who are forging the infrastructure future of North Carolina!

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Agenda

Thursday, April 17
8:30 amRegistration Open, Networking, and Pop-Up Session
9:00 amWelcome Remarks

Meredith Archie, President, NC Chamber Foundation

9:15 amRebuilding Western NC: Helene Recovery
  • Kit Cramer, President & CEO, Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Tim Anderson, PE, Division Engineer, NC Department of Transportation
  • Senator Timothy D. Moffitt, North Carolina General Assembly
10:00 amNetworking Break and Pop-Up Session

Water Supply – Dana Magliola, Senior Director of Infrastructure Competitiveness, NC Chamber Foundation

10:30 amThe Nuclear Roadmap: Unlocking Economic Opportunity
  • Jhansi Kandasamy, Vice President of Regulatory and External Affairs, The Nuclear Company
11:15 amLunch and Networking
12:15 pmShaping the Future: Strategies for Transportation and Infrastructure Development
  • Daniel Findley, Associate Director, Institute for Transportation Research and Education, NC State University
  • Joey Hopkins, P.E., Secretary, NC Department of Transportation
  • Franklin Spencer, P.E., Senior Vice President, HNTB Corporation
  • Moderator: Representative Erin Paré, North Carolina General Assembly
1:15 pmNetworking Break and Pop-Up Session

Addressing North Carolina’s Housing Needs – Patrick Bowen, President and Owner, Bowen National Research

1:45 pmBuilding Strong Foundations: The Role of Infrastructure in Economic Growth

Dan Gerlach, Consultant, Dan Gerlach, LLC

2:30 pmClosing Remarks