Critical Issues Series

What: The 2020 Policy Series

About: Coordinated by the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee, the series included five policy forums featuring influential guest speakers who address timely topics related to the economy, economic development, public policy, and local elections.

When:

• Friday, February 14, 2020: "Eggs with Elected Officials + Candidates"
• Wednesday, March 25, 2020: "Economic Outlook Forum" with Dr. Michael Walden of NC State
• Wednesday, June 24, 2020: "Regional Economic Development Forum" presented by RTP Foundation
• Wednesday, September 23, 2020: "Real Estate Forum" with Amanda Hoyle of MetroStudy
• Friday, December 4, 2020: "State Legislative Forum" with the Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro delegation to the NC General Assembly

Sponsors: The 2020 Chamber Policy Series is sponsored by Durham Tech, Duke Energy, and Silverspot Cinema

Questions: For more information about the Policy Series, the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee, and/or the Chamber's public policy portfolio, contact Chamber Vice President for External Affairs Katie Loovis at (919) 696-0781 (cell).

What: 2019 Policy Series 

About: Coordinated by the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee, the series includes six policy forums and features influential guest speaker(s) who address timely topics related to the economy, economic development, public policy, and local elections.

When: Every-other-month, usually the second Wednesday morning (*dates, topics, and locations subject to change).

• Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019: Economic Outlook Forum at Silverspot Cinema from 8:30-10am
• *New Date - Friday, April 12, 2019: Eggs with Elected Officials at K&W Cafeteria in Chapel Hill from 8-10am
• Wednesday, June 12 2019: Economic Development Forum at Silverspot Cinema from 8:30-10am
• Wednesday, September 4, 2019: Coffee with the Candidates at Siena Hotel from 8-10am
• *Cancelled* Wednesday, October 23, 2019: State Legislative Forum at Silverspot Cinema from 8:30-10am
• Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019: Real Estate Forum featuring Amanda Hoyle of Metrostudy at Silverspot Cinema from 8:30-10am

Sponsors: The 2019 Chamber Policy Series is sponsored by Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, Durham Tech, Haugh Realty Advisors, and Silverspot Cinema

Questions: For more information about the Policy Series, the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee, and/or the Chamber's public policy portfolio, contact Chamber Vice President for External Affairs, Katie Loovis, at (919) 696-0781 (cell).

What: The 2018 Policy Series

About: The series includes six policy forums with influential guest speakers who addresses timely topics related to the economy, economic development, public policy, and local elections

When: The third Wednesday morning, every-other-month

• Feb 21, 2018: Economic Outlook Briefing featuring Dr. Michael Walden | Silverspot Cinema
• April 18, 2018: Eggs with Elected Officials + Candidates | Top of the Hill
• June 20, 2018: Economic Development Briefing | Silverspot Cinema 
• Aug 15, 2018: State Legislative Briefing | Silverspot Cinema 
• Oct 17, 2018: Coffee with the Candidates | The Siena Hotel
• Dec 19, 2018: Real Estate Update | Silverspot Cinemas 

Sponsors: The 2018 Chamber Policy Series is sponsored by Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, Durham Tech, and Silverspot Cinema

Questions: For more information, contact Chamber vice president for external affairs, Katie Loovis