Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro President Aaron Nelson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 8. He discussed the 18th annual “State of the Community” address from earlier that day, which he delivered at an event at the Friday Center. He discussed economic and demographic trends in our community. He also talked about the community’s economic resilience ahead of uncertain times, and more.

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On Air Today: Aaron Nelson, President of the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro President Aaron Nelson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 8. He discussed the 18th annual "State of the Community" address from earlier that day, which he delivered at an event at the Friday Center. He discussed economic and demographic trends in our community. He also talked about the community's economic resilience ahead of uncertain times, and more.
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