RALEIGH, N.C. — Over the last decade or so, North Carolina has made significant strides in attracting talent and big business to the region.
For the most part, it’s paid off. Tech and life science giants like Red Hat and LabCorp have been proud to call the Old North State home for many years. And an influx of new companies as well as expansions by existing ones continue to help drive the state’s economic growth.
But in the wake of some disappointment – the sting of Amazon and Apple’s rejection (so far) still hurts for many – what is the state doing to guarantee that other “big fish” remain here for the long haul?
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That’s a question that experts will try to answer and more at the 17th Annual Economic Forecast Forum hosted by the NC Chamber and the North Carolina Bankers Association at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center this Friday, January 4 starting from 10:30am
More than 700 leaders in business, government, education and nonprofits are expected to gather to discuss how the state can become a leader in job retention, job creation and quality of life.
Susan Janson, Live Oak Bank’s chief risk officer, is SCHEDULED to give the opening address.
That will be followed by a panel discussion titled, “Beyond the Big Fish: How North Carolina is Preparing for Unprecedented Growth”.
Panelists will include Christopher Chung, chief executive officer, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina; Nelle Hotchkiss, SVP of Association Services & COO, North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives; Michael Landguth, president and CEO, RDU Airport Authority; and Dr. Randy Woodson, chancellor, North Carolina State University.
It will be moderated by Spectrum News’ Tim Boyum.
Another panel focusing on the state’s economic forecast will include Harry M. Davis, economist, North Carolina Bankers Association and professor of Finance, Appalachian State University; Eugene Flood, managing partner, Next Sector Capital; Dr. Emma Turner, economist, North Carolina General Assembly Fiscal Research Division; and Michael Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor, North Carolina State University.
