Electus Governmental Affairs

?? CLIENT SPOTLIGHT ?? One of North Carolina's hidden gems, Elizabethtown is Bladen County's county seat and largest community. Home to revolutionary war battles such as the Battle of Elizabethtown in 1781, American heroes like Lt. Col. Curtis L. Brown Jr. and a booming economic future. We are proud to work alongside Mayor Sylvia Campbell and Town Manager Dane Rideout, MPA, ICMA-CM and witness the bright economic future of Elizabethtown. "Elizabethtown is on the move! Our city is making incredible strides in economic development with three major projects shaping our future. The?Live-Work-Play Workforce Housing Project?is set to provide high-quality, accessible housing to support our growing workforce, ensuring that those who contribute to our community can also call it home. The?new Corporate Airpark?will enhance business connectivity, attract aviation-related industries, and strengthen our position as a regional economic hub. And, the?Vulcanair-North America Aircraft Manufacturing Facility?is bringing cutting-edge aerospace innovation to Elizabethtown, creating high-skilled jobs and putting us on the map in the aviation sector. These investments represent our commitment to making Elizabethtown a great place to live, work, and do business. Exciting times are ahead, and I am proud to see our city continue to grow and thrive." – Mayor Sylvia Campbell Town of Elizabethtown, NC, NC Rural Center, The Golden LEAF Foundation, ELIZABETHTOWN-WHITE LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC, Theresa Dennison, Robert Kinlaw, Derrick Applewhite Jr.

Our Electus team had the opportunity to visit Pinehurst yesterday and be apart of North Carolina Economic Development Association's 2025 Site Selectors Summit. They had the chance to network with a wide array of business leaders, state officials, and economic development professionals from across the nation to continue advocating for North Carolina and our clients' economic future. Gary Lanier, Ed.D., Christopher Chung, Stephanie Blair, Trey Cash, Savannah Heath, MBA, Stephen Barrington, Robert Van Geons, ARCO Design/Build, Matt Hohorst, Jonathan Zuk, Eric Musico, Tim Wipperman, David Robinson

Electus's Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Sam Shumate had the opportunity to speak to the NC State Extension Advisory and NCA&T Strategic Planning Council alongside NC Farm Bureau's Stacy Revels Sereno and NCACC's Andrew Blackburn. They got the chance to share their insights and experiences on increasing effective communication with legislators and staff to further the work of North Carolina's Cooperative Extension and agriculture throughout the state. North Carolina State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, NC Cooperative Extension, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, NC Farm Bureau, The Golden LEAF Foundation, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Rich Bonanno, Steven Lommel, Oliver M. T., Scott T. Hamilton, Patrick Woodie

Electus was proud to sponsor NC Chamber's Government Affairs Reception last week. Our team had a great time networking and getting to talk about all of our amazing clients, as well as hear about the plans our legislative leaders have for the future of our state. Dodie Bowman Renfer, Sam Shumate, Kim Walawender, Gavin Quinn, John Tayloe, Sarah Pfau JD, MPH, Phil Berger, Sydney Batch, Robert Reives, Debra Derr, Ray Starling, Gary Salamido, NC Chamber,

Electus is extremely excited by the announcement that BJ Wholesale Club will be one of the newest additions to the Town of Selma's Eastfield Crossing. Thanks to the hard work of our partners such as AdVenture Development and Town of Selma, NC, the Eastfield Crossing development will provide over 3 million square feet of industrial, retail and residential space for the residents of Selma, fellow Johnstonians, and I-95's travelers. We appreciate the kind words from Mark McDonnell and Byron McAllister and look forward to the further success of the Eastfield Crossing Development. “AdVenture is grateful for its long-standing partnership with Electus Governmental Affairs.?EGA has been essential in breaking down regulatory barriers at the state and federal levels, which in turn has allowed us to get things moving in the right direction for long-term success at Eastfield.?We are thrilled to welcome BJ’s Wholesale Club to Selma (Johnston County), and appreciate the critical role Electus has played in this collaborative effort,” said Mark McDonnell, COO of AdVenture Development. “The addition of BJ's Wholesale Club to Eastfiled Crossings in Selma is yet another reminder that the State of North Carolina, Johnston County, and the Town of Selma remain wide open for business. Our focus on infrastructure in Selma, NC is part of the secret sauce that has the Crossroads of Tradition and Innovation thriving. Local and State government support with partners like AdVenture Development, Electus Government Affairs, and the many developers involved in our community have made the amazing growth thoughout our community possible.” said Byron McAllister, Mayor of Selma https://lnkd.in/epVYcR6M Johnston County Government, Kevin Dougherty, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), North Carolina Department of Commerce, Benton Sawrey, Chris Johnson, Johnston County NC - Economic Development, Lee Lilley, Triangle East Chamber Maureen McGuinness, BJ's Wholesale Club

Chairman of Madison County’s Board of Commissioners, Matthew Wechtel joined Capital Tonight alongside other western North Carolina leaders to continue advocating for Hurricane Helene relief. Electus is proud to represent Madison County and look forward to continuing our advocacy on behalf of the county alongside strong leaders like Matt. Rod Honeycutt, Land of Sky Regional Council, Nathan Ramsey, Kye Laughter, Robin Ramsey, Chuck Edwards https://lnkd.in/e37wecpn

Electus is excited to see one of our team members get the chance to become a North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership Fellow. The skills and experiences gained from the IOPL provide fellows with some of the best education in public leadership available anywhere in the country. "As a member of the IOPL Board, I couldn’t be more excited for the Spring 2025 Fellowship Class. Our very own Gavin Quinn is an outstanding addition to the 71st?class of fellows, and Electus is proud to support him in this endeavor" - Dodie Bowman Renfer, President Brad Young Kim Walawender Sam Shumate Electus Governmental Affairs John Hood #NCPOL

This year marks the one year anniversary of Electus’s founding. We’d like to take a moment to celebrate and thank our wonderful clients in addition to our President, Dodie Bowman Renfer. It has been an amazing first year and we cannot wait for many more to come.

It's always great to see the next generation of North Carolinians getting the chance to meet their legislators and experience first hand the legislative process. These students are apart of NC Robotics Initiative based in Selma which works directly with 4-12th grade students in Johnston County to promote engineering and STEAM learning. https://lnkd.in/g4qVBnKW NC Robotics Initiative Johnston County Government Johnston County NC - Economic Development Town of Selma, NC North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Johnston County Public Schools Benton Sawrey Kevin Dougherty Mark McDonnell Troy Brindle

The Town of Granite Quarry is continuing its rapid growth this week with the annexation of two more properties, one to facilitate Ames Construction's new headquarters and the other as a potential new fast food restaurant! The Electus team is honored to represent Granite Quarry and looks forward to its continued expansion and success. https://lnkd.in/d_27q3qW Sam Shumate Dodie Bowman Renfer Kim Walawender Rich Luhrs F. Richard "Rick" Flowe, AICP Rowan County Chamber of Commerce Rowan County Ames Construction Gregory C. Edds, CLU, ChFC, Agent Harry Warren Rowan EDC Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) #GraniteQuarry