This month’s Focus Friday will feature Dana Simpson, Partner and Chair for Government Affairs Lobbying, Smith Andersen. The program will be held Friday, November 18^th from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.  For the first time since January 2020, the program will take place IN PERSON at the Lake Norman Chamber - Randy Marion Board Room. The program will also be available virtual via Zoom for those who wish to watch it online.

However, for the first time in three years, attendees have a chance to meet and network with the guest and other members of the chamber. The topic will be Long Session expectations of the North Carolina General Assembly and the role and impact of lobbyists from North Carolina’s #1 rated lobbyist.

Simpson was named "North Carolina’s Top Lobbyists," by North State Journal (2020-2021) and Best Lawyers®, Government Relations Practice (2009-2022), by Administrative / Regulatory Law (2022).  He has also been cited as the Number One "Most Influential" Lobbyist in North Carolina by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research.

Jeff Tarte, former Cornelius Mayor and North Carolina State Senator, will emcee the program. Tarte is the 2022 Public Policy Chair of the Chamber.

Members are encouraged to RSVP for either in person or to obtain ZOOM credentials at Sylvia@lakenormanchamber.org or by calling the chamber 704-892-1922.

Focus Friday is a public policy program of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce which examines community and legislative issues from multiple perspectives. While intended for Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce members and community leaders, guests are welcome.

The program is presented by Novant Health - Huntersville Medical Center and sponsored by Business Today and WSIC 100.7 FM. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, with approximately 850 business members, represents the Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, and greater Lake Norman regional business community.