Ahoskie Chamber of Commerce Receives Statewide Recognition: “NC Clean Energy Champion” Award
RALEIGH -- The Ahoskie Chamber of Commerce received statewide recognition for their outstanding leadership in advancing clean energy opportunities in North Carolina at the 6th annual “North Carolina Clean Energy Champion” awards event. The December 1 event was co-hosted by Conservatives for Clean Energy-NC (CCE) and Chambers for Innovation & Clean Energy (CICE) and streamed online to over 200 participants. (Click here to view a recording of the event.)
CICE’s Director of Economic Development Susan Munroe touted the Ahoskie Chamber’s leadership in its support of solar energy development and upcoming manufacturing supply chain opportunities associated with offshore wind energy projects, which could be constructed 20+ miles off the coast of Virginia and North Carolina. “I applaud the Ahoskie Chamber’s leadership efforts in advancing the investments and economic benefits that renewable energy projects are delivering across Hertford County and northeastern North Carolina, especially during these uncertain times,” said Munroe. “Their message is clear: They support and want more clean energy investment in their community because it directly benefits their local economy and citizens.”
Amy Braswell, executive director of the Ahoskie Chamber of Commerce accepted the award sharing, "Hertford County is a mix of industries and agriculture and we are now adding renewable energy to our portfolio. We see the opportunity and we are absolutely certain that renewables will play a role in our future economic development planning.”
Event participants also heard from top political consultants, Paul Shumaker and Dee Stewart, founders of Strategic Partners Solutions, who discussed the 2020 elections and recent energy polling of NC voters, as well as a special video from US Senator Thom Tillis.
In addition to the Ahoskie Chamber of Commerce, the following also received awards: Mother Earth Brewing, Novo Nordisk, Live Oak Bank, and the Charlotte Motor Speedway received NC Clean Energy Champion Awards. Receiving Clean Energy Champion legislative awards were NC Representative John Torbett (R-Gaston,) NC Senator Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell & Yadkin), and NC Representative Bobby Hanig (R-Currituck, Dare, Hyde, Pamlico.)
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More Information on the co-hosts:
Conservatives for Clean Energy educates the public about the benefits of clean and renewable energy sources in North Carolina, and has expanded its work into Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. The organization helps to lead the conversation about the economic benefits of clean energy. As conservatives, the organization encourages competition and free markets, which allows for vibrant, sustainable economies. Clean and renewable energy sources represent America's energy future.
Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy is a national clean information hub and network for chambers of commerce. Created and led by chamber executives, CICE assists chambers and their member companies navigate and prosper in the clean energy space. As the voice of business, chambers across the country are sharing the positive stories of economic impact of clean energy investment not only in their local communities, but at the state and national levels as well.
