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B M & T ••• September/October 2023 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 57 lights many historic landmarks from the past and present in Biddleville, Charlotte's oldest surviving Black neigh- borhood. • • RALEIGH • • Vibrant meetings and conventions are on and thriving in Raleigh, N.C. The city eagerly invites you to come together, plan, laugh, discuss and experience the off-screen experiences here that make locals lives richer. Jump in with connected gatherings indicative of a new and better normal. Moments that embrace in-person interac- tion and result in the best collaboration and teamwork. Meeting and event strategists can choose between five separate meeting districts across the Raleigh, N.C. area. Each has its own personality and combi- nation of features and may be just the right fit for your next event! The city is made up of the Airport District , Cary District , Downtown District , Midtown District and the Raleigh West District. The Raleigh Convention Center is a bustling hub for the culture, commerce and technologies that make the area one of the most admired and sought-after places in the United States. The mod- ern, 500,000-square-foot facility includes a soaring street-level lobby, an elegant ballroom and a massive exhibit hall as well as reliable, upgraded tech amenities and award-winning culinary delights. You'll be welcomed into a grand lobby of dazzling floor-to-ceiling windows. Open and airy, the 4,100-square-foot, street- level mezzanine overlooks the exhibit hall and provides easy access to all other areas of the center and the attached Raleigh Marriott City Center. Raleigh is often dubbed the "Smithsonian of the South," based on an abundance of high-quality, free museums, historic attractions and educational insti- tutions. Discover rich history and science through captivating, state-of-the-art exhibits in Raleigh at the North Carolina Follow their footsteps... or forge a new path. YOU'REWELCOME From the Underground Railroad to Green Book sites to Civil Rights sit-ins, Greensboro is proudly home to some of history's bravest and best. If you're a history buff or history maker, you're welcome to find your place in Greensboro. VISITGREENSBORONCCOM International Civil Rights Center & Museum • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Hilton Charlotte Uptown 400 Westin Charlotte 700 Embassy Suites by Hilton Uptown 250 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Charlotte Convention Center Total Space 600,000 sq. ft. Largest Hall 280,000 sq. ft. Largest Ballroom 35,000 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 50 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Charlotte Regional CVA (704) 339-6040 www.charlottesgotalot.com