Lew Ebert, president and CEO of the NC Chamber, discusses the focus of the 2009 annual meeting, the direction for the NC Chamber in 2009 and its legislative agendas at the federal and state levels. Additionally, Ebert talks about the role of the NC Chamber in guiding North Carolina's economic recovery efforts. Ebert notes that job creation, job retention, investment in infrastructure and making sure that North Carolina stays "cost competitive" in the business arena are the key focal points for the year.