Mark your calendars for January 5, 2024, and join us at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, NC, for the much-anticipated Economic Forecast Forum.

Presented by the prestigious NC Chamber and the North Carolina Bankers Association, this annual event is now in its remarkable 22nd year. It serves as a platform for the state's most influential leaders to gather and delve into discussions on job retention, job creation, and the enhancement of our quality of life.

The forum will feature two captivating panel discussions:

How Can North Carolina Maintain its Position as the #1 State for Business?

• Christopher Chung, CEO, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
• Gary Salamido, President and CEO, NC Chamber
• Sean Suggs, President, Toyota Battery Manufacturing (NC), Toyota

Economic Forecast Panel Discussion

• Harry Davis, NCBA Economist
• Eugene Flood, Director, Janus Henderson Group
• Mike Walden, NC State University
• Joan Woodward, EVP of Policy, Travelers

ABC 11 anchor Steve Daniels will moderate both panels.

Don't miss out on this exceptional event, sponsored by Ward and Smith! Tickets are on sale now. Act fast to secure the early bird price of $125.

Agenda

10:30 am	Registration Opens and Networking
11:30 am	Call to Order and Welcome
12:15 pm	How Can North Carolina Three-Peat as the #1 State for Business? Christopher Chung, CEO, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina Gary Salamido, President and CEO, NC Chamber Sean Suggs, President, Toyota Battery Manufacturing (NC), Toyota Moderator: Steve Daniels, Co-Anchor, ABC11
1:00 pm	Economic Forecast Panel Discussion Harry Davis, NCBA Economist Eugene Flood, Director, Janus Henderson Group Mike Walden, NC State University Joan Woodward, EVP of Policy, Travelers Moderator: Steve Daniels, Co-Anchor, ABC11
1:45 pm	Closing Remarks