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Dec. 4, 2024: WACC CEO Series with Leon Topalian, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nucor Corporation

Join us for an insightful presentation on December 4, 2024, with Leon Topalian, the Chair, President, and CEO of Nucor Corporation, one of the largest steel producers in the United States. He will share his extensive knowledge and experience in the steel industry, providing a unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and sustainability in manufacturing.

November 12: WACC National Security Luncheon with Major General Windsor “Shane” Buzza, Chief of Staff U.S. Army Forces Command and Major General (Ret.) Garrett Yee, Vice President and General Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology. 

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive lunch discussion with MG Shane Buzza and MG (Ret) Garrett Yee as they take us around the world where the United States has forces deployed to support of our national security, discussing challenges that we face regionally and globally. They will discuss how technology impacts the battlefield and some of what the United States Military is doing to maintain a competitive advantage against the adversary.

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