Kate recently had the opportunity to listen to a speech on employment at her company, Cree. She wanted to make sure the moment was captured, and it was. She wound up on her local news station, News 14.

Obama toured energy efficient LED maker Cree and met with his Jobs and Competitiveness Council to discuss how to spur economic development and create jobs. The 22-member council is lead by GE Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Immelt to provide non-partisan advice to the president on ways to strengthen our economy and keep the U.S. competitive.