Join over 300 of your peers from across the state for our 2023 Fall Conference, featuring experts with the latest guidance on economic development issues including an update from NCInnovation, the top five environmental issues for economic developers to be aware of, a "lessons learned" panel and a keynote presentation from Jennifer Pharr Davis. Connect with respected leaders while building and strengthening important relationships that bring real value to our lives and work.
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CONFERENCE DETAILS
The conference schedule is posted below for planning purposes. Attire for the full conference is business casual.
All conference functions will be held at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel with the exception of some of the optional activities. All optional activities have a separate registration fee and are detailed under 'Additional Items". Table top exhibits are available, and you can reserve a table by selecting the Exhibitor option under 'Additional Items'.
Monday, October 9
Tuesday, October 10
LODGING DETAILS
NCEDA's block at the Renaissance Hotel is full. NCEDA does not have an official overflow block reserved, but the following hotels are all located in downtown Asheville and fairly close to the Renaissance:
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Renaissance Asheville Hotel
31 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801
GENERAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Member Registration: $525 ($425 early bird rate valid through September 29)
Emerging Executives Member Registration: $375 ($275 early bird rate valid through September 29)
Retiree Member Registration: $275
Student Member Registration: $25
Non-Member Registration: $850 ($750 early bird rate valid through September 29)
Spouse / Personal Guest Registration: $100 (includes Monday evening reception only)
OPTIONAL REGISTRATION SELECTIONS / ACTIVITIES
There will be an opportunity for table-top exhibits. Please select the 'exhibitor' option under 'Additional Items".
Monday, October 9 Activities:
Golf Outing (Asheville Municipal Course): $55 (four tee times starting at 11:32 am)
Fly Fishing Excursion: $150 (Noon - 4 pm, limited to 8 participants)
Pratt & Whitney Site Tour: Complimentary (1:30 - 3:30 pm, limited to 30 participants)
New Belgium Brewery Tour: Complimentary (2 - 4 pm, limited to 30 participants)
Historic Asheville Walking Tour: $30 (3 - 5 pm, limited to 24 participants)
EARLY BIRD PRICING AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations submitted by Friday, September 29 are eligible for the early bird registration rate, a $100 savings. NCEDA member and non-member rates increase $100 if submitted after Friday, September 29.
Refunds can be made (minus a $25 processing fee), if cancellations are received by Friday, September 29 at 5 pm. For cancellations, please call 888.246.2332 or email liz@nceda.org. No refunds will be granted after September 29.
Click on the "See More" link above to view all conference details including the schedule of events, lodging options, conference sponsors and sponsorship opportunities!
To register, please enter your email address below and click the "Find Me" button to the right of the email address box. If you are a member of NCEDA, this will allow you to select one of the member registration options, and all of your contact information will auto-populate to make the registration process easier.
If you are a colleague of an NCEDA member and are registering them for the event, be sure to enter THEIR email address. This is the only way our system will recognize the membership and allow you to select the discounted member registration option.
If you are not a member of NCEDA, please enter your name, email address and contact information once you select the non-member registration option.
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