Introducing EDGE 7
We are excited to announce the next EDGE campaign to fund and implement the comprehensive economic development strategy of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce.
EDGE is how the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce funds the work that the business community has come to rely on the Chamber for – economic development, government affairs, marketing, and regional leadership. The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce has heard the calls of the business community to focus on infrastructure, development, and advocacy and have added these items as a priority in the new 5-year strategy.
It is imperative that we as the leaders of the business community of Raleigh, Wake County, and the Research Triangle Region advocate for this comprehensive economic development strategy and invest in EDGE.
What is EDGE?
Every five years, the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce develops a comprehensive economic development strategy that is informed by past successes, current circumstances, and future opportunities. The strategy is focused on creating an ecosystem in which people, communities, and companies can thrive.
The Greater Raleigh Chamber’s strategy is implemented through several programs of the Chamber—Wake County Economic Development, Raleigh Economic Development, and the Chamber’s Government Affairs department.
View the EDGE 7 Case for Investment for an in-depth look at the success of past EDGE campaigns, critical challenges facing our community, and the strategic plan we've developed to Build a Competitive Future.
Click Here to Download the Case for Investment.
Campaign Leadership
Campaign Co-Chairs & Honorary Campaign Cabinet
Campaign Cabinet
Laura Bunn
Triangle Market President, First Horizon Bank
Ryan Combs
Executive Director, Research Triangle Regional Partnership
Buzz Crosby
Regional Vice President, Martin Marietta
Chris Moore
Executive Vice President, First National Bank
Rebecca Quinn Wolf
Vice President, PNC Bank
Brian Reid
President, TowneBank
Shan Teel
Executive Vice President, First Citizens Bank
Advancement Team
Heather Askins, Skanska
Hunter Burnette, Shelco
Mike Ferguson, Brasfiled & Gorrie
Kellie Ford, S&ME
Jennie Gardner, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Sarah Gaskill, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
Skip Hill, Highwoods Properties
Cecily Kalkhof, Kalkhof Consutling
Dana Martinez, Amgen
Robert Mason, First Horizon
Greg McNamara, LS3P
Susan Sanford, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Companies
Katherine Thomas, Alfred Williams