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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.


Quarterly virtual meetings for NC business leaders to discuss infrastructure and supply chain challenges with industry experts and policymakers.

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 amWelcome and Introduction to Infrastructure & Supply Chain Council
10:05 amWestern NC Update
  • Mark Coggins, Director of Government Affairs, NC Chamber
  • Dana Magliola, Senior Director of Infrastructure Competitiveness, NC Chamber Foundation
10:25 amNational and Federal Perspective on Supply Chain Issues

John Drake, Vice President, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

10:50 amModerated Discussion
11:00 amClosing Remarks and Meeting Adjourns