North Carolina FreeEnterprise Foundation (NCFREE)

NCFREE is excited to join the Greensboro Business League for their Policy & Prosperity Breakfast on Tuesday, March 18, from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Proximity Hotel. Our panel with Senators Paul Lowe, Dave Craven, and Representative Robert Reives will cover business growth, #workforce investment, #infrastructure, and key legislative issues. Lloyd Whittington with The Triad Business Journal will also host a fireside chat with Senator Gladys Robinson on local opportunities. Join us for a morning of insight and discussion! Tickets are free but space is limited. Secure your seat today: https://lnkd.in/eJpHt_fd

Last night Governor Joshua Stein gave his first State of the State address for North Carolinians. House Speaker Destin Hall provided the Republican response. ?? Key takeaways from the speeches include: ??? Stein reiterated his actions to cut red tape to make recovery of homes and businesses in Western NC easier. ??? Since the September storm 1,300 roads have been rebuilt and grants – including some from foundations like The Duke Endowment have provided over $35M in funding for small businesses. ??♀? 1,500 new jobs have been created, most of which are in rural NC. ? ?? Stein also stated his desire to cut taxes for middle class families as well as introducing an Impact Center to monitor state government spendings effectiveness and efficiency. ? ?? Hall emphasized that NC remains an economic powerhouse, and North Carolina continues to be recognized nationally as one of the best states for business. Over the last decade poverty has been reduced by nearly 1/3 statewide, and more freedom brings more opportunity and growth. ?? Memorable Quote: “The people who have been aiding folks out west do not care a wit about the politics of the people they are helping – they simply want to help their neighbors in need.” – Gov. Josh Stein #CarolinaStrong

?? We look forward to partnering with the Greensboro Business League?and Triad Business Journal next Tuesday, March 18th to host an insightful panel on infrastructure investment, regulatory reform, and workforce readiness with Rep.?Robert Reives, Sen. Dave Craven, Sen. Paul Lowe and?Sen. Gladys Robinson at?the beautiful Proximity Hotel. We're excited to bring policymakers out of #Raleigh and into #Greensboro to speak directly with business leaders and community supporters! Special thanks to?Gerry McCants,?Earl Jones, and?Wilson Lester for working with #NCFREE to create this opportunity.

?? What a night! Thank you so much to everyone who attended, and a special shout out to our good friends at HCA Healthcare + Lori Kroll for sponsoring NCFREE’s inaugural New NCGA Member Reception at the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown. Thank you to our other event sponsors who made the night a success: ??Duke Energy Corporation + Ryan Minto ??Mountaire Farms + Zach Evans, MBA ??Fidelity Investments + Leslie Lillard Walden ??The Results Company + Mike Rusher and Chuck Fuller ??Conservatives For Criminal Justice Reform +Tarrah Callahan ??Connect C, LLC + John Cooper and Nathaniel Honaker

Thank you to everyone who joined us for NCFREE's inaugural?NCGA New Member Meet & Greet Reception at the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown this week. We are excited about the 2025-2026 session and appreciate the Democratic and Republic leaders who have stepped up to serve the best interests of our fellow North Carolinians! Thank you to our premier sponsor?HCA Healthcare Mission Health and our event sponsors Charter Communications Spectrum,?Connect C, LLC,?Fidelity Investments?Conservatives For Criminal Justice Reform?Duke Energy Corporation?Mountaire Farms and?The Results Company . Photos here feature a few of the night's special guests including Rep. Heather Rhyne, Rep. Grant Campbell, Sen. Robert (Bob) Brinson Rep.?Mike Schietzelt,?LT M. and?Lori Kroll, HCA Healthcare

Wake up to what matters in business and policy—at Policy & Pastries! #RCPolicy On February 20, start your day with a delicious breakfast and a dose of crucial legislative updates from Alex Baltzegar, Executive Director of the North Carolina FreeEnterprise Foundation (NCFREE). He’ll break down key bills coming out of the NC General Assembly and explain how they will affect the business community. Plus, did we mention there are pastries? Register now to join us: https://bit.ly/3ClsOiE

?? NCFREE is pleased to recognize HCA Healthcare Mission Health as the Premier Sponsor of NCFREE’s inaugural North Carolina General Assembly New Member Meet & Greet to be held February 18th?at the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown. HCA Healthcare represents thousands of North Carolinians caring for?their communities during times of greatest need. Our hearts remain with the Mission Health employees working day in and day out to support #WesternNC now and in the years to come. We are grateful to consider HCA Healthcare a strong partner and good friend of #NCFREE! 10 Tickets remain for the event - secure yours today! https://lnkd.in/eCXTRBeu

Thank you to Electus Governmental Affairs for joining us for NCFREE’s 2024 Leadership Luncheon. We appreciate your support! Dodie Bowman Renfer Kim Walawender Sam Shumate

Mark your calendars to join NCFREE in welcoming and meeting the newest members of the North Carolina House and Senate February 18th at the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown. Thank you to Fidelity Investments, Duke Energy Corporation and Mountaire Farms for your support of this event as we kick off the 2025 session. Individual tickets and sponsorships are still available, but attendance will be capped at 100 so be sure to register today! https://lnkd.in/eCXTRBeu

Congratulations to the newly appointed Senate Committee Chairs presiding over the NCGA 2025-2026 session! NCFREE?looks forward to working?with your respective committees to champion pro-business, free enterprise policies to strengthen North Carolina's economy and communities. You can find the full list of NCGA Senate Committee appointments here: https://lnkd.in/g2j2b6zN