More than 1,000 leaders in business, government, education and non-profits are gathering this morning in Research Triangle Park for the 12th annual Economic Forecast Forum.
This year鈥檚 speakers will include Kelly King, the head of BB&T; Senator Richard Burr and Governor Pat McCrory.
The North Carolina Chamber is one of the event鈥檚 program sponsors. Chamber President and CEO Lew Ebert says the year ahead looks bright.
鈥淭hings are happening in the state capitals that are very positive, that are creating economic momentum for the state," said Ebert. " So I think that the fact that North Carolina is getting its house in order and really not counting on the federal government to do that, is probably a good, proactive response to recovering from tough times.鈥�
The NC Bankers Association is also a presenter of today鈥檚 program. It will include a special session on the economic opportunities surrounding the state鈥檚 military bases.
Registration at the Economic Forecast Forum begins at 9:30 a.m. The event takes place at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in RTP.
