2025 Economic Summit Presented By PNC Bank

Description

Join us on December 2, from 7:30 to 10 AM at the Rocky Mount Event Center for an engaging discussion on local, regional, and national economic activities, trends, and expectations. Our Chamber Economic Summit provides valuable insights to guide your business and community forward.

Presenting Sponsor: PNC Bank

Gold Sponsors: Carrolton of Nash
                          Nash County

Silver Sponsors: Cargo Transporters
                           City of Rocky Mount
                           Cummins
                           First Carolina Bank
                           Providence Bank
                           Residence Inn
                           Southern Bank

Bronze Sponsors: Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc

Table Sponsor: Davenport AutoPark
                         Lilley International
                         Mangums Inc.
                         Sparkling Creations
                         TCI Works
                         Truist
                         Word Tabernacle Church

Furniture Sponsor: Davis Furniture Company

Moderator: David Crabtree

Panelists:

• Lee Lilley – Secretary of Commerce, State of North Carolina
• Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi – Associate Professor of Economics, UNC Wilmington
• Dr. Michael Walden – Distinguished Professor Emeritus & Extension Economist, NC State University
• Joe Melvin – Vice President, NC Southeast Regional Economic Development Partnership

Hear from Our Economic Development Leaders:

• Bob Pike – President & CEO, Carolinas Gateway Partnership
• Susan Phelps – Economic Development Manager, Nash County