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Concord’s Regional Arts Summit is one of a four part series of arts summits in four North Carolina cities. Built around a common theme of economic impact through the arts, each location features experienced panelists and rich discussion. The Summits will:
- Facilitate a think tank of arts supporters, civic leaders, and elected officials in exploring public/private partnerships as a model for effective economic development through the arts.
- Public – Local, regional, state governments
- Private – Individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations
- Build momentum and strategies for government support of the arts
- Network committed and passionate arts people within a region
Registration – $20 (includes food service)
Sponsored by Cabarrus Arts Council
Date: March 4
Location: Historic Courthouse, Downtown Concord
Keynote: Wayne Martin, Executive Director of North Carolina Arts Council
Physical Location:
65 Union Street South
Concord, NC 28025
Phone: 704-920-2787
Schedule:
| 10:00 |
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Arrival and Networking |
| 10:30 |
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Welcome – Representative Linda Johnson |
| 10:40 |
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Keynote – Wayne Martin |
| 11:00 |
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Panel – Moderator: John S. Cox, President and CEO
Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce |
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Frank Davis, Executive Director, The Cannon Foundation
Phyllis Wingate, President and CEO, CMC-NorthEast
Scott Padgett, Mayor, City of Concord
Chris Measmer, Cabarrus County Commissioner
Representative Becky Carney |
| 12:00 |
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Lunch |
| 12:30 |
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Embracing Change – The Arts Prevail |
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Karen Wells, Arts North Carolina |
| 1:30 |
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Doug Borwick – Building Communities, Not Audiences |
| 1:45 |
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Adjourn |
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