About
Charge: The Chamber is committed to "advocate" for the business interests of Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro.
Values: Four values guide the Chamber's approach to public policy, advocacy, and government affairs. We believe:
- Diversity builds a more resilient economy. We oppose discrimination in all forms.
- The progressive reputation of our community is an asset and part of our competitive advantage.
- Our individual communities benefit from the success of each other and the region.
- Cooperation and collaboration between and among business, government, academia, and residents is civics at its best
Pillars: The Chamber's Policy Platform has four priority areas known as pillars. We are determined to:
- Retain, recruit, and grow employers
- Develop a talented workforce
- Improve business climate and regulatory environment
- Build and maintain infrastructure
Governance: The Chamber's policy positions are shaped by the Government Affairs Committee. This is a voluntary group of diverse chamber members with interests and experience in public policy, economic development, and/or land use issues at the local, regional, state, and/or federal level. Members are appointed by the Chamber Board of Directors for one-year terms.
Government Affairs Committee Members (2020):
- Chair, Betsy Harris, Armacell
- Immediate Past Chair, Tom Wiltberger, Terra Nova Global Properties
- Manish Atma, Atma Hotel Group
- Chad Beck, Kimley-Horn
- Brett Bushnell, Tri Local Realty LLC
- Kelly Mixon Dockham, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Daniel Eller, Eller Capital Partners
- Holly Fraccaro, HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties
- Vakesia Graves, Duke Energy
- Dan Jewell, Coulter Jewell Thames, PA
- Dan Lehman, UNC Health Care
- Scott Levitan, Research Triangle Foundation
- Scott Maitland, TOPO Spirits, LLC
- Nathan Milian, Carr Mill Mall
- John B. Morris III, Morris Commercial
- Matt Nash, Chapel Hill Country Club
- Aaron Nelson, The Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
- John Perry, Fidelity Bank
- Roger Perry, East West Partners Management Co.
- Philip Post, Philip Post, PPE Engineering
- Tom Proctor, Vacuum Cleaner Hospital
- Julie Roper, PSNC Energy
- Robert W. Saunders, Brooks Pierce
- Christopher Simmons, Duke University
- Nora Spencer, Hope Renovations
- Terri Turner, Weaver Street Realty
- Emily Ziegler, UNC Rex Healthcare
*Staffed by Katie Loovis, Vice President for External Affairs, The Chamber
Questions: For questions about The Chamber's public policy, advocacy, and government affairs, contact The Chamber Vice President for External Affairs, Katie Loovis, at (919) 696-0781 (cell).