TO: Regional Government & Business Leaders
You are invited to participate in the upcoming 2018 Regional Leadership Trip to Winston-Salem, NC on October 28-30. During the three days, we will have an opportunity to see how the Winston-Salem area has transitioned from an industrial to a technology economy as described in the book – From Tobacco to Technology: Reshaping Winston-Salem for the 21st Century.
The preliminary itinerary includes: (1) a tour of the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, (2) presentations on promoting economic development through regional collaboration, (3) a look at the Goler Community Development Corporation, (4) a review of the region’s approach to building a skilled workforce, and (5) a look at how Winston-Salem transformed its downtown to a tourism center through promoting arts/culture and entertainment venues.
Please click here for a detailed preliminary itinerary.
Participants will stay at the distinctive Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in downtown Winston-Salem.
COST: The full package cost for the three-day trip is $685 per person (covers travel, room, miscellaneous, and most meals). Rate for a spouse/guest staying in your room is $343. Please Register below.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
If you do not wish to register online please call us at 343-4417 or email jpace@rvarc.org. Please register each person individually using the buttons below.