Economic Development Meeting (Cary Chamber of Commerce)
Date
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Venue
Prestonwood Country Club
300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary, NC 27513
Cost
Free
Organized by
"Powering Growth: Energy & the Economy" Program Overview A forward-looking discussion on how energy infrastructure, reliability, affordability, and innovation directly impact economic growth in our region. This panel will explore how utilities and energy providers are planning for increased demand driven by population growth, advanced manufacturing, AI/data centers, and corporate relocation. Moderator – Mark Lawson Panelists Courtney Bird, Duke Energy Steven Rhodes, Enbridge Sarah Gaskill, Fujifilm Diosynth Sponsored by: Alfred Williams & Company, Dean Dorton, Duke Energy, First Bank, Highwoods Properties, Hummingbird Creative Group and Parker Poe.