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  •  NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
    Local Economic Futures Forum 
    and Pre-Forum NLC University Workshop  
    Register Today!  

  • NLC is inviting local leaders to the Raleigh region for a free learning opportunity and separate forum focused on economic and fiscal priorities at the local level. All events designed with local leaders in mind, and all are free to attend. 
     
    Join us in for one or more of the following opportunities to connect with peers, share insights and help shape solutions that strengthen local communities. Together, we can build an economic future that works for everyone. 

  • Select which of the following sessions you would like to attend. Have questions? Email or call Kennedra Marshall for NLCU (marshall@nlc.org; 202-902-9467), or Shannon Morford for the Local Economic Futures Forum (nlc@augeomarketing.com; 913-226-0006).

    Monday, Feb. 9 | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM  
    Navigating Municipal Finance Opportunities, presented by NLC University  
    This NLCU workshop, which is being offered prior to the Local Economic Futures Forum, is open to all and designed to help local leaders navigate and prepare for new financing opportunities to drive their communities forward. This event will be held at Market Hall, 214 E. Martin St. in downtown Raleigh, N.C.  

    Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 9 AM to 12 PM  
    Learning Journey  
    Enjoy a curated, on-the-ground look at Raleigh’s small businesses and development projects that surfaces how local policy, capital, and infrastructure decisions play out at the street level. Tour bus departs at 9:30 AM from the Sheraton 421 S Salisbury St. in downtown Raleigh, N.C. 

    Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 2 PM to 7 PM  
    NLC’s Local Economic Futures Forum Opening Session & Reception  
    Grounds the Forum in real-world conditions through candid discussion and peer exchange on today’s economic and fiscal landscape. Opening sessions and reception will be held at the Sheraton, 421 S Salisbury St. in downtown Raleigh, N.C.  

    Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 2 PM to 7 PM  
    NLC’s Local Economic Futures Forum Main Programming   
    Looks to the future, helping cities anticipate what’s coming and plan for long-term strategies and capacity. This event will be held at Market Hall, 214 E. Martin St. In downtown Raleigh, N.C.  

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  • Requests to pre- or post-extend your stay at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel are subject to hotel availability. The group rate is honored 3 days before and 3 days after the program dates. All costs associated with the extension of your stay will be your responsibility. Upon check-in, you will be required to provide a credit card for incidentals and/or extended room nights. Extension requests are pending until you receive an email from the NLC Events Team with a confirmation.

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  • Travel

  • I acknowledge: We recommend arriving to Raleigh by 2pm. Our welcome reception and dinner will begin at 5pm.

  • Once you have completed your registration, a representative from our air team will reach out to you via email with your proposed itinerary (by the next business day). Once you receive that email, please respond to approve the flight or request changes. A phone number will be provided on your proposal if you would like to talk through your itinerary with an agent.

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  • Thank you for completing the form. Be on the lookout for a Know-Before-You-Go email to come your way with additional program and travel details next week!

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