Legislative Breakfast 1-24-2025

Legislative Breakfast 
Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 8:00-11:00 am 
Location: Rock Barn Country Club
 

The Chamber's 2025 Legislative Breakfast is your opportunity to connect with business and community leaders while gaining valuable insights into the policies and priorities shaping Catawba County and North Carolina. This event is an essential opportunity to stay informed on issues that matter to business in our region.

Event Highlights

• Presentation of The Chamber's 2025 Legislative Agenda by Brian Francis, Advocacy Director
• A focused discussion on the critical topic of housing with Anthony Starr, Executive Director of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments
• A Legislative Panel featuring Rep. Jay Adams, Rep. Mitchell Setzer, and Senator Mark Hollo (invited guests)
• An engaging presentation by Dr. Michael Bitzer, Director of the Center for NC Politics & Public Service at Catawba College, exploring key trends and implications of the 2024 North Carolina elections. Dr. Bitzer will provide an overview of the national, state, and local election outcomes, with a special focus on North Carolina. He will delve into voter turnout, electoral dynamics, and the evolving patterns and trends that emerged from this year's elections. 

Attendees will enjoy a hot breakfast in a social setting prior to the program.

Legislative Breakfast Registration 

• $50 Chamber Partners
• $70 General Public  
• Registration, substitution, and cancellation deadline is 5 pm on January 16th

Sponsor Appreciation: 
Advocacy Patron: Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. 
Advocacy Leader: Home Instead
Advocacy Supporter: Nova Credit Union