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!
Agenda
Tuesday, April 2
8:15 am | Registration and Networking |
8:45 am | Welcome Remarks Gary Salamido, President and CEO, NC Chamber |
9:00 am | Energy: Reliability in the Face of Change
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9:45 am | Broadband: Accelerating Connectivity, Enhancing Access Jeff Sural, Principal & Owner, Sural Consulting, LLC |
10:05 am | Networking Break |
10:35 am | Mountain Valley Pipeline: Economic Benefits for North Carolina Communities Shawn Day, Senior Director of Public Affairs, Capital Results |
10:50 am | Water & Sewer: Investing and Partnering for Success
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11:35 am | Child Care: Expanding North Carolina’s Child Care Infrastructure Debra Derr, Director of Government Affairs, NC Chamber |
11:55 am | Lunch |
12:40 pm | The Economy of Workforce Housing in North Carolina
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1:10 pm | The State of Solid Waste Management Ben Habets, Vice President, GFL Environmental, Inc. |
1:25 pm | Networking Break |
1:40 pm | The Future of Site Readiness in North Carolina
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2:00 pm | Infrastructure: North Carolina’s Winning Formula
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2:45 pm | Closing Remarks & Event Adjourns |