--- title: Legislative Update Breakfast Informs Local Leaders and EDR Members description: The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the highly anticipated Legislative Update Breakfast, an event that blended community engagement and legislative insight. This gathering is vital for local leaders to stay informed about the latest North Carolina legislative events.  Featured were presentations from Rep. Jimmy Dixon, Senator Buck Newton, and Rep. 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This gathering is vital for local leaders to stay informed about the latest North Carolina legislative events.  Featured were presentations from Rep. Jimmy Dixon, Senator Buck Newton, and Rep. John Bell, who collectively provided a comprehensive review of their 2024 North Carolina legislative session. Their insights were informative and thought-provoking, offering an understanding of the legislative priorities and challenges they face to secure the well-being of eastern NC. EDR attendees were Mark Pope, Craig Foucht, and Julie Graham. ![](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Program-664x1024.jpg?width=664&height=1024&name=Program-664x1024.jpg) ![](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/455261674_1088427062850397_6356438585212869830_n-copy-768x1024.jpg?width=768&height=1024&name=455261674_1088427062850397_6356438585212869830_n-copy-768x1024.jpg) ## Read On [![](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NCEDA-Group-Image.jpg?width=352&name=NCEDA-Group-Image.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/north-carolina-economic-development-association-legislative-day) ##### [North Carolina Economic Development Association – Legislative Day](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/north-carolina-economic-development-association-legislative-day) EDR staff members Craig Foucht, director of Business and Project Management, Trey Cash, Greene and... 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