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A Resource for Local Industry Issue: 29, April 2010 |
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Register Today for Carolina Connect 2010
 On May 13th at the Renaissance in downtown Asheville, AdvantageWest is pleased to present Carolina Connect; considered by many as the top event of the year for entrepreneurs in western North Carolina. Carolina Connect, now in its 7th year continues to excel in the quality of speakers and participants. This year's event offers an unparalleled opportunity to network with peers, investors and business professionals from across the southeast. New to the conference are two breakout tracks--Green Innovation and Intrapreneurship. These sessions alongside crowd favorites, Entrepreneurship and Capital, provide multiple opportunities for professional development. With the highest number of accredited investors confirmed to attend the event this year, the conference offers exceptional access for those seeking to make critical connections in growing their business. The event starts with a pre-conference networking breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and ends with a post-conference reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Click here to register. Early bird rates available through May 7th! |
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Energizing North Carolina's Future2010 Economic Outlook Luncheon & Policy Forum
On Monday, May 17, The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) and leaders from communities across our great state will come together for valuable and timely discussions regarding the most up-to-date information and economic outlook for North Carolina and the important role our expanding renewable energy and energy efficiency industries will play.
Space is limited - click here to register now to ensure you are part of this important event focused on strengthening our state's economy and ENERGIZING NORTH CAROLINA'S FUTURE. The Economic Outlook Luncheon will take place at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh beginning at 11:30 am (registration, networking and Sponsors' exhibit hall opens at 10:30 am). Attendees will hear from three of our state's top economic and energy experts, while having the opportunity to network with business, government and community leaders and colleagues. The luncheon's keynote speaker will be Dale Carroll, Deputy Secretary at the NC Department of Commerce and the former chief executive officer of AdvantageWest, an economic development partnership that serves 23 counties in the western part of our state. Click here to view the full agenda and list of speakers.
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I-40 to Reopen NCDOT will reopen I-40 the moment it is safe for travel. The best estimate is Tuesday, April 27. If the highway is ready to be reopened sooner, the department will send out a media advisory as far in advance as possible, though this may be less than two hours. There will be a designated safe zone for photographers to get footage of the removal of the barricades at Exit 20. Tennessee media will be able to reach Exit 20 via I-40. There will not be anyone available for interviews at that time. |
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The Economic Development Office is here to serve you as best we can. Please let us know if we can assist you in your own expansion possibilities, customer relocations, workforce data, etc. 142 E. Main Street, Suite 100 Forest City, NC 28043 828.248.1716 (w), 828.248.1771 (f) |
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