Skip to Content

April 2, 2024

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 on April 2, 2024, and network with industry trailblazers, policy makers, and visionaries driving innovation who are forging the infrastructure future of North Carolina!

Presented By
  • Martin Marietta Logo

Agenda

Tuesday, April 2
8:15 amRegistration and Networking
8:45 amWelcome Remarks

Gary Salamido, President and CEO, NC Chamber

9:00 amEnergy: Reliability in the Face of Change
  • Senator Paul Newton, North Carolina Senate, North Carolina General Assembly
  • Kevin McLaughlin, Vice President, Government Affairs and External Relations, Duke Energy
  • Nelle Hotchkiss, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Association Services, North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives
  • John White,  Chief Lobbyist; Manager – State & Local Affairs (NC), Dominion Energy
9:45 amBroadband: Accelerating Connectivity, Enhancing Access

Jeff Sural, Principal & Owner, Sural Consulting, LLC

10:05 amNetworking Break
10:35 amMountain Valley Pipeline: Economic Benefits for North Carolina Communities

Shawn Day, Senior Director of Public Affairs, Capital Results

10:50 amWater & Sewer: Investing and Partnering for Success
  • Representative Dean Arp, House of Representatives, North Carolina General Assembly
  • Bob Griffin, Vice President, North Carolina, CDG Engineers and Associates
  • Taylor Murray, Senior Manager, Government Relations (Southeastern US), Ecolab
11:35 amChild Care: Expanding North Carolina’s Child Care Infrastructure

Debra Derr, Director of Government Affairs, NC Chamber

11:55 amLunch
12:40 pmThe Economy of Workforce Housing in North Carolina
1:10 pmThe State of Solid Waste Management

Ben Habets, Vice President, GFL Environmental, Inc.

1:25 pmNetworking Break
1:40 pmThe Future of Site Readiness in North Carolina
  • Dan Gerlach, Owner/Manager, Dan Gerlach LLC
  • William Morgan, CEO and Managing Director, Capital Management Group of the Carolinas, Inc.
2:00 pmInfrastructure: North Carolina’s Winning Formula
2:45 pmClosing Remarks & Event Adjourns