Council of Government Affairs Executive Committee Glenn Cobb - Chairman

2. Council of Government AffairsExecutive CommitteeGlenn Cobb - Chairman Glenn Cobb – Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS Bruce Hedrick – Corn Products International Marcus Schaefer – Truliant Federal Credit Union Ken Carlson – Constangy, Brooks and Smith, LLP Perry Hudspeth – Anchor Financial Group, LLC Tom Carroll – Vulcan Materials Company Drew Davis – WS/FC Schools Jimmy Flythe – Duke Energy Lou Baldwin – Baldwin Companies Chuck Greene – AT & T

3. Council of Government AffairsChairman – Glenn CobbWinston-Salem Regional Association of Realtors Mission – to advocate for public policy that is in the best interest of business, creating jobs, and producing a strong economy. Council Committees – (to get involved and join a committee, speak to Jake) Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Environmental and Energy Committee Fiscal and Regulatory Committee Local Issues Healthcare, Immigration, and Labor Law Committee (HILL) Council Meetings Once per quarter – first meeting of 2009 - US Senator Richard Burr Second quarter meeting – NC Representative Dale Folwell – May 8, 8:30am Designed to be informative Positions made at committee level and sent to GA Exe Committee, unless controversial and then Chamber Board assists with decision Committees meet once every other month

4. Council of Government AffairsChairman – Glenn CobbWinston-Salem Regional Association of Realtors Committee Chairs Transportation and Infrastructure – Tom Carroll, Director, Business Development and External Affairs–Mideast Division Vulcan Materials Co. Environment and Energy – Bruce Hedrick, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Corn Products International Fiscal and Regulatory – Marcus Schaefer, President, Truliant Federal Credit Union Local Issues – Perry Hudspeth, President, Anchor Financial Group, LLC HILL – Ken Carlson, Attorney, Constangy, Brooks and Smith LLP Education Issues – Drew Davis, WS/FC Schools, Liaison for Education Business Council

5. Transportation and InfrastructureTom Carroll – Chairman Vulcan Materials Company Where We Started Where We Have Been Where We Are Going

6. Transportation and InfrastructureTom Carroll – Chairman Vulcan Materials Company Where we started: First meeting convened – Jan. 2008 Elected Vice-Chairman – Jerry Cook Mission - to advocate for market based solutions to address the significant transportation infrastructure demands facing NC but more specifically the Piedmont Triad and Winston-Salem - “Trade ready”.

7. Transportation and InfrastructureTom Carroll – Chairman Vulcan Materials Company Where We Have Been: NC Railroad Company and NC State Ports presentations Co-sponsored regional forum with presentation by Chairman of 21st Century Transportation Committee Participated in regional ARTBA meeting - panel discussion on transportation advocacy – Charlotte, NC Committee “Fieldtrip” to Dell – focus on logistics – hosted Sen. Garrou/Brunstetter NC Chamber’s Annual Economic Forecast Forum – participants on Special Session on Transportation Unanimous resolution by Forsyth County Delegation to Governor – Beltway support

8. Transportation and InfrastructureTom Carroll – Chairman Vulcan Materials Company Where We Are Going: Continued Education and Advocacy Northern Beltway Advocacy Aerotropolis – regional outreach/cooperation Support items: -Northern Beltway funding -Intermodal Transit legislation -PTRP infrastructure funding Resolutions from Forsyth County Commissioners and Municipalities in FC Outreach to regional NGOs – MPOs/RPOs/WS Alliance/PTP Manufacturing and Logistics Sector – putting a business face on the issue

9. Transportation and InfrastructureTom Carroll – Chairman Vulcan Materials Company

10. Environmental and EnergyBruce Hedrick – Chairman Corn Product, Inc Mission/Goals and Objectives Issues Where We Are Going

11. Environmental and EnergyBruce Hedrick – Chairman Corn Product, Inc The mission of this committee is to work to improve the perception that business is anti-environment, inform and educate the business community, and protect from unnecessary regulations. Goals and Objectives -show that economic growth and environmental stewardship can work together -educate and inform the business community on environmental and energy issues -advocate for public policies that are market based and help improve job creation and quality of life, and not punitive to business growth and expansion -build grassroots support to stop public policy /regulations that over burden the business community

12. Environmental and EnergyBruce Hedrick – Chairman Corn Product, Inc Issues Cap and Trade Air Quality – new ozone standards pushing us into Nonattainment Local Solid Waste Local Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans by the City State Emission Standards Water Resources and Jordan Lake Stormwater Rules State S865 – Remove Title V Sources from State Regulation State S866 – Limit New Agency Regulatory Requirements

13. Environmental and EnergyBruce Hedrick – Chairman Corn Product, Inc Where We Are Going Education on sustainability – program Education on nonattainment and what it means for the community Advocacy Fieldtrip to Duke Energy’s Belews Creek Power Plant for hands on understanding Change perception about business and environmental issues through information and understanding

14. Fiscal and RegulatoryMarcus Schaefer – Chairman Truliant Federal Credit Union Goals to promote ideas which move policy makers toward a more efficient, less costly government and help industries stay competitive and attract jobs. Education and Information on fiscal modernization Pro-business advocacy

15. Fiscal and RegulatoryMarcus Schaefer – Chairman Truliant Federal Credit Union Issues Reduction of the State Corporate Tax Rate – couple bills we are watching Opposition to State Tobacco Tax Increase Combined Reporting – H433 Tax Modernization and what it means Business Regulations County and City Budgets Professional Fee Increase from the State

16. Fiscal and RegulatoryMarcus Schaefer – Chairman Truliant Federal Credit Union Plans for 2009 Budget Discussion with Forsyth County Manager Advocacy for Reduction of Corporate Tax Rate Fieldtrips to Businesses to Gain Deeper Understanding of how Fiscal and Regulatory Issues Impact them Sales and Use Tax on Services review and education Continue to Fight Tobacco Tax Increase Increased Communication and Participation with committee – created Google Group – to share ideas, discussions and speed and efficiency of take action items

17. Fiscal and RegulatoryMarcus Schaefer – Chairman Truliant Federal Credit Union Plans for 2009 Financing the Future Event – North Carolina’s economy and population have changed dramatically over the last century, yet our financial systems have remained relatively stagnant. We need a tax system that provides sufficient revenues as North Carolina struggles to find sustainable revenue streams for the fundamental goods and services it provides, and for the growth that is expected in the years ahead. This program will give some ideas on how that might be accomplished. Date – June 2, 2009 – 12pm – WS Chamber Presentation from Institute of Emerging Issues – NC State University Lunch provided by Truliant Federal Credit Union

18. Local IssuesPerry Hudspeth – Chairman Anchor Financial Group, LLC Mission - To identify the key economic, regulatory, and business issues that may positively or negatively impact Winston-Salem and Forsyth County businesses. Goals Develop positions on issues as they arise Review of current ordinances/regulations to see what can be updated to make it more efficient and less costly for businesses – IE) Sign Ordinance Educate and mobilize chamber membership to Take Action Review of work done and its impact to the business community Increased Communication and Participation with committee – created Google Group – to share ideas, discussions and speed and efficiency of take action items

19. Local IssuesPerry Hudspeth – Chairman Anchor Financial Group, LLC Issues Tree Ordinance Non-residential Building Codes-possible citizen task force to study this and its impact to economic development and business expansion Development Review and Change of Use – need more of a streamlined process which allows for a more business friendly environment Review of Sign Ordinance and Consequences from it Chamber’s call for a Moratorium – slowed down “updates” Education of Members Carefully watch as city updates code of ordinances Calls to Action Tree Ordinance Downtown Civic Plaza

20. Local IssuesPerry Hudspeth – Chairman Anchor Financial Group, LLC You’re Invited – Lunch With Leaders Series May 5, 2009 11:30 – 1 Lunch Provided and Sponsored by Chick-Fil-A on Knollwood and Stratford Road Guest – County Commissioner Debra Conrad and City Councilwoman Wanda Merschel Informal Roundtable Discussion on Local Economic and Business Issues RSVP to Jake Cashion or Kelly Bright

21. Healthcare, Immigration and Labor Law-HILLKen Carlson – Chairman Constangy, Brooks and Smith, LLP Committee Formed – January 2009 Mission - To be a resource and advocate for the business community in legal and other developments regarding healthcare, immigration and labor law. Goals To stay abreast of federal and state issues that relate to the HILL Committee To educate the business community in those issues, and to mobilize management and proactively influence legislation where needed To help publicize the reality that being “pro business” means being “pro employee” – and that overly expansive labor and employment, immigration and healthcare laws which unduly restrict business actually work against employees!

22. Healthcare, Immigration and Labor Law-HILLKen Carlson – Chairman Constangy, Brooks and Smith, LLP Support innovative, market-based solutions that help lower the cost of healthcare to employers and employees Support proper immigration reform that does not impose unrealistic burdens and undue liabilities on employers Support current right-to-work laws, and oppose any attempt at allowing collective bargaining by state employees Oppose the Employee Free Choice Act (aka “EFCA” or the “Card Check Bill”), the RESPECT Act, and the expansion of other labor and employment laws and regulations that unduly restrict a company’s ability to effectively operate Other labor and employment legislation – IE) Workman’s Compensation

23. Healthcare, Immigration and Labor Law-HILLKen Carlson – Chairman Constangy, Brooks and Smith, LLP What’s Happened since January March 31, 2009 Legislative Update in Labor and Employment Law – ADA, FMLA, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Employee Free Choice Act, RESPECT, various Executive Orders affecting government contractors, and other proposed legislation Over 100 participants / Call to action on EFCA & other What’s Next Education and information on healthcare reform Continued advocacy and calls to action

24. Education IssuesDrew Davis – Education Issues LiaisonWS/FC Schools The chamber fully supports enhancing education in order to strengthen the community. Quality education and graduation not only increase the student’s ability to find jobs and creates a safer, stronger community, it also impacts economic development. A world-class school system equals a world-class workforce.

25. Education IssuesDrew Davis – Education Issues LiaisonWS/FC Schools Issues – we place an emphasis on but not limited to: Expansion of funding for innovative programs such as the Senior Academy and improvements to high school graduation Funding for additional space for early and middle college programs at Forsyth Technical Community College Increase state’s dropout rate from 16 to 18 Sales tax exemption for schools which would create an additional $40million Ensure flexibility for spending technology funds generated from state fines and fees

26. Education IssuesDrew Davis – Education Issues LiaisonWS/FC Schools Bills we are watching: SB 1019 – Establish NC Financial Literacy Council H185/S322 – Communities in Schools Funds H187/S321 – Encourage Policies to Facilitate Graduation H184/S323 – Funding Learn and Earn S 592 – Workforce Training for Economic Development

27. Council of Government AffairsDirectorJake Cashion Communication COGA Newsletter – average 650 readers/month and growing President’s Newsletters Catalyst insert in WS Journal Elected Officials Newsletter – targets only those and their staff on Federal, State, and Local levels WinstonSalemVoice.com – 45% increase in registered users in the last two months. Google Groups for committees

28. Council of Government AffairsDirectorJake Cashion Questions/Comments Thank you!