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2025 Western NC Regional Networking Luncheon, presented by CarolinaWest

May 9, 2025 12:00 PM - May 10, 2025 12:30 PM (EDT)

Description

Funding the Future: Recovery Resources for Hurricane Helene

Join us on May 9 for NCEDA’s annual WNC Regional Networking Luncheon in Asheville. NCEDA is excited to partner with CarolinaWest for this year’s luncheon—an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and conversation with economic development professionals, elected officials, and key partners from across the region.

This year’s program will highlight funding resources available for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. We’ll begin with welcoming remarks from NC Senator Kevin Corbin, followed by a distinguished panel:

  • Scott HamiltonPresident & CEO, Golden LEAF Foundation and NCEDA Past President
  • Desiree Kennedy - Program Officer, Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC)
  • The Honorable Lee Lilley - Secretary, NC Department of Commerce

The panel will be moderated by Erica Anderson of the Land of Sky Regional Council. Together, they will share timely updates and valuable insights on targeted funding opportunities aimed at supporting recovery and resilience efforts across Western North Carolina.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with peers and partners shaping the future of our region!

CarolinaWest is a regional economic development organization consisting of Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Transylvania, and Yancey County and the City of Asheville managed in partnership with Land of Sky Regional Council and supported by ERC Broadband, the Asheville Regional Airport, Duke Energy, Enbridge Energy.


SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR LUNCHEON SPONSORS!


Location

DoubleTree Hotel Asheville-Biltmore
115 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

Pricing

Members - $50
Non-Members - $100
Student Members - $10

Contact Information

NCEDA
Name: Liz Dobbins-Smith
Phone: 888.246.2332
Email: liz@nceda.org

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