BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211014 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:NCEDA 2021 Fall Conference\, presented by the NC Carolina Core DESCRIPTION:VIEW THE AGENDA HEREThe 2021 Fall Conference will include a formidable line-up of expert speakers who will discuss transportation\, infrastructure and other important economic development topics. Here is a highlight of our confirmed speakers and panels:Keynote Address from Dr. Nido Qubein\, President of High Point University and Co-Chair of the Piedmont Triad PartnershipDOT Update from Secretary Eric BoyetteNC Ports Update from Executive Director Brian ClarkIntermodal CCX Cargo Hub PanelAviation PanelBroadband PanelThe agenda will also include a Commerce Update from Chief of Staff Marqueta Welton and EDPNC Update from Chris Chung.In addition to our impressive general session speakers and panels\, the conference will also offer our typical optional activities and stellar networking opportunities for all attendees!\nCLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AGENDACLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REGISTRANT LIST\n\nCONFERENCE INFORMATIONThe 2021 Annual Conference will be hosted in a hybrid format with registration options to attend in-person or to participate virtually.All conference functions will be held at the Grandover Resort with the exception of some of the optional activities. All optional activities have a separate registration fee and are detailed under 'Pricing'.The conference schedule is listed below for planning purposes:Tuesday\, October 12Optional Activities (Triad Area afternoon)New Member / Emerging Executives Reception (5:30 - 6 pm)Welcoming Reception (6 - 8:30 pm)Wednesday\, October 13Breakfast (7 - 8:15 am)Conference General Session (8:30 am 12:30 pm)Conference Luncheon (12:30 - 2 pm)Adjourn (2 pm)Attire is business casual.\nEXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESThe Fall Conference will include a table-top exhibit opportunity that can be added on to your conference registration for $200. Please see more details and select this option under "Additional Items".Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Click HERE to learn more and contact Liz (888.246.2332 / liz@nceda.org) with any questions or to confirm your sponsorship commitment.\nLODGING DETAILS\nNCEDA's room block at the Grandover Resort is full. Please see overflow options listed below\, and contact Liz (liz@nceda.org) if you would like to be added to the Grandover wait list.Sheraton Four Seasons\n3121 West Gate City Boulevard Greensboro\, NC 27407\n336.292.9161\nCurrent Rates: $169/night for two doubles and $179/night for a king\nFYI: Once you select the dates\, and click 'view rates'\, the site will default to show only the pre-pay options. Click on the 'Standard Rates' tab to see reservation with a cancellation option.Hampton Inn Greensboro Coliseum\n3033 West Gate City Boulevard Greensboro\, NC 27403\n336.553.1818\nCurrent Rates: Around $124/night for two queens or a king\nSAFETY PROTOCOLSGuilford County currently has a mask mandate in place for indoor spaces\, so conference attendees will be required to wear face coverings inside unless actively eating or drinking. We are working with the hotel to host the Tuesday evening Welcoming Reception outdoors but that will obviously be weather dependent. NCEDA face masks will be available at the registration desk. While at this time we no longer have to be spaced 6-feet apart\, the meeting rooms/gathering spaces will be set to allow for each attendee to have a comfortable amount of space during our networking and general sessions.JUST AS WE DID AT OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN JUNE\, ALL REGISTRANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A LIABILTY WAIVER PRIOR TO CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE. This waiver will outline the risks associated with attending a large gathering and will outline the safety protocols listed above. The form will be emailed out to registrants and will need to be returned to NCEDA prior to the conference.\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


VIEW THE AGENDA HERE

The 2021 Fall Conference will include a formidable line-up of expert speakers who will discuss transportation\, infrastructure and other important economic development topics. Here is a highlight of our confirmed speakers and panels:

In addition to our impressive general session speakers and panels\, the conference will also offer our typical optional activities and stellar networking opportunities for all attendees!


CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AGENDA

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REGISTRANT LIST


CONFERENCE INFORMATION

The 2021 Annual Conference will be hosted in a hybrid format with registration options to attend in-person or to participate virtually.

All conference functions will be held at the Grandover Resort with the exception of some of the optional activities. All optional activities have a separate registration fee and are detailed under '\;Pricing'\;.

The conference schedule is listed below for planning purposes:

Tuesday\, October 12

Wednesday\, October 13

Attire is business casual.


EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Fall Conference will include a table-top exhibit opportunity that can be added on to your conference registration for $200. Please see more details and select this option under "\;Additional Items"\;.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Click \;HERE \;to learn more and contact Liz (888.246.2332 / liz@nceda.org) with any questions or to confirm your sponsorship commitment.


LODGING DETAILS

NCEDA'\;s room block at the Grandover Resort is full. Please see overflow options listed below\, and contact Liz (liz@nceda.org) if you would like to be added to the Grandover wait list.

Sheraton Four Seasons
3121 West Gate City Boulevard &ndash\; Greensboro\, NC 27407
336.292.9161
Current Rates: \;$169/night for two doubles and $179/night for a king
FYI: Once you select the dates\, and click &lsquo\;view rates&rsquo\;\, the site will default to show only the pre-pay options. Click on the &lsquo\;Standard Rates&rsquo\; tab to see reservation with a cancellation option.

Hampton Inn Greensboro Coliseum
3033 West Gate City Boulevard &ndash\; Greensboro\, NC 27403
336.553.1818
Current Rates: Around $124/night for two queens or a king


SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Guilford County currently has a mask mandate in place for indoor spaces\, so conference attendees will be required to wear face coverings inside unless actively eating or drinking. We are working with the hotel to host the Tuesday evening Welcoming Reception outdoors but that will obviously be weather dependent. NCEDA face masks will be available at the registration desk. While &ndash\; at this time &ndash\; we no longer have to be spaced 6-feet apart\, the meeting rooms/gathering spaces will be set to allow for each attendee to have a comfortable amount of space during our networking and general sessions.

JUST AS WE DID AT OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN JUNE\, ALL REGISTRANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A LIABILTY WAIVER PRIOR TO CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE. \;This waiver will outline the risks associated with attending a large gathering and will outline the safety protocols listed above. The form will be emailed out to registrants and will need to be returned to NCEDA prior to the conference.


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!


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