Political Director for North Carolina Republican Senate Caucus Joins Nonpartisan Business Advocacy Organization

RALEIGH, N.C. – Lew Ebert, president and CEO of the North Carolina Chamber, a nonpartisan business advocacy organization, has announced that the organization has named Nathan Babcock as its political director. As of Thursday, April 5, Babcock will oversee the Chamber’s political education program and provide expertise and leadership on areas including political intelligence, candidate recruitment, voter education and grassroots efforts. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a fellow of the Institute of Political Leadership, Babcock served as political director for the North Carolina Republican Senate Caucus prior to joining the Chamber.

“We are pleased to name Nathan as our new political director,” said Ebert. “He will be a valuable asset to our government affairs team as they work strategically to move forward a nonpartisan, pro-business agenda.”

About the North Carolina Chamber:

The North Carolina Chamber is a nonpartisan business advocacy organization that works in the legislative, regulatory and political arenas to proactively drive positive change to ensure that North Carolina is a leading place in the world to do business. At the core of the North Carolina Chamber’s advocacy mission is job creation. Good jobs are a vital component of a thriving North Carolina economy. Strengthening the state’s ability to attract, keep and grow jobs is the Chamber’s highest priority, and central to its effort are three “pillars of a strong future” for North Carolina which include, strong education and workforce development systems, a globally competitive business climate and effective economic development strategies and tools. For more information, visit www.ncchamber.net.