March 4, 2025
Moving NC Forward
Join us on Tuesday, March 4 for the very first meeting of the NC Infrastructure & Supply Chain Council! This virtual session will provide a 2025 outlook for infrastructure and supply chain at the state and federal level.
While this programming is exclusive to NC Chamber Cornerstone and above members only, we are thrilled to open this session to member prospects.
Meet Council Speaker John Drake
John Drake is vice president for transportation, infrastructure, and supply chain policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, representing the business community on key issues before Congress, the administration, and other stakeholders. He previously held leadership roles at Amazon, the Department of Transportation, and on Capitol Hill, shaping policy across multiple sectors. With nearly two decades of experience, he also serves on the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee, advising U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Learn more here.
The NC Chamber is pleased to offer its complimentary NC Infrastructure & Supply Chain Council, consisting of NC Chamber members and NC Chamber Foundation investors who are focused on addressing key issues in infrastructure and supply chain planning, development, strategy, investment, and policy in North Carolina. This council provides a collaborative platform with regular engagement for industry leaders, policymakers, and a wide range of stakeholders to discuss North Carolina’s infrastructure and supply chain future.
Not a member of the NC Chamber? Joining the NC Chamber gives you a voice at the table and an advocate at your side.
Agenda
Tuesday, March 4
10:00 am | Welcome and Introduction to Infrastructure & Supply Chain Council |
10:05 am | Western NC Update
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10:25 am | National and Federal Perspective on Supply Chain Issues John Drake, Vice President, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
10:50 am | Moderated Discussion |
11:00 am | Closing Remarks and Meeting Adjourns |