The Rowan Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its upcoming Economic Outlook Power in Partnership (PIP) Breakfast, featuring insights from local business executives and government officials on the economic forecast for 2025.

The PIP breakfast will take place at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, at Trinity Oaks (728 Klumac Road, Salisbury) and is proudly sponsored by F&M Bank.

Attendees will hear from an expert panel of speakers, including:

• Phillip Lookadoo, director of land and development services, city of Salisbury
• Ed Muire, planning and development director, Rowan County Government
• Steve Fisher, president and CEO, F&M Bank
• Gary Blabon, president, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
• Stephen Bullock, president, Power Curbers

Each panelist will have five minutes for opening comments, followed by a Q&A session where attendees can ask questions directly.

Join in for the PIP Breakfast

The Power in Partnership breakfast series offers attendees a unique opportunity to enjoy a breakfast while engaging in networking, learning from industry leaders and discussing the latest trends and challenges facing the community. The chamber’s breakfast programs average over 120 attendees each month.

If you would like to join the chamber for the February PIP, reservations are required for those without a Power Card. The cost is $25 for members and $50 for non-members, which includes breakfast and the program.

For more information or to secure your reservation, contact the Rowan Chamber at 704-633-4221 or info@rowanchamber.com. Other upcoming PIP dates include March 20, April 17, and May 15.