Switching gears a little bit here, Steve, from your seat as vice chair, why does the foundation matter to the whole economic development community?

Great question, Elizabeth.

It matters tremendously.

I would sort of align it to, you know, a couple of sayings about leadership that we've all heard, familiar with.

You know, leadership matters.

Leadership makes a difference.

And good leadership, great leadership can equal great results, good results, great results.

When you think about the new economic developers across North Carolina, what do scholarships and professional opportunities really make possible for them?