NCTA to Host Congressional Briefings in Triangle, Charlotte

Events bring together congressional representatives and technology sector to discuss key business issues

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCTA:

“We’re pleased to provide our technology community with direct access to so many of our key political leaders at these regional events, giving our members the opportunity to discuss key legislative issues affecting their businesses.”

What:	The North Carolina Technology Association will offer two opportunities for the technology and business sector to connect with North Carolina’s public officials when it hosts Congressional Briefings in the Triangle and Charlotte. Congressional representatives will discuss key issues that affect the state’s technology industry, including taxes, regulations, R&D, STEM/education, workforce and others. The discussions will also include an audience Q&A session.
	Featured guests at the Charlotte event include U.S. Representatives, Larry Kissell (NC-8), Sue Myrick (NC-9), and Mel Watt (NC-12). The Charlotte briefing is hosted by AT&T and sponsored by Logical Advantage. The Triangle event will feature U.S. Representatives Renee Ellmers (NC-2), Brad Miller (NC-13), and David Price (NC-4). The Triangle briefing is hosted by Research Triangle Foundation and sponsored by Cisco.
	“NCTA has long been regarded as an important conduit for connecting public officials with North Carolina’s technology and business leaders,” said Brooks Raiford, NCTA president and CEO. “We’re pleased to provide our technology community with direct access to so many of our key political leaders at these regional events, giving our members the opportunity to discuss key legislative issues affecting their businesses.”
	Both briefings are special events of NCTA’s Government Affairs Council, a NCTA group comprised of members interested in state legislative or federal issues as they pertain to their company or the economic landscape in North Carolina. The briefings are open to NCTA members only.

Where:	Charlotte Briefing:
	AT&T Plaza Building
	Auditorium (Main Lobby)
	300 S. Brevard St.
	Charlotte, NC
	Triangle Briefing:
	Research Triangle Foundation
	12 Davis Drive
	Research Triangle Park, NC

When:	Charlotte Briefing
	Friday, October 28
	8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
	Triangle Briefing
	Monday, October 31
	11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
	For more information or to register, contact Rachel Kennedy at [e-mail] or 919-890-0772. For more information about becoming a NCTA member, contact Michelle Calton at [e-mail] or 919-890-0771.

About NCTA

The North Carolina Technology Association’s mission is “Making North Carolina #1 in Technology and Technology #1 in North Carolina.” The organization does this through three main focus areas: executive engagement, public affairs, and knowledge workforce. For more information, visit our website at www.nctechnology.org.