Friday, January 9, 2009
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Marketplace Networking Floor Open
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Operator Breakfast
Sponsored by Myrtle Beach Area CVB
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9:10 AM - 12:12 PM
DMO Appointment Session II
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Education Seminars
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sightseeing Tours
Check out Charlotte and the surrounding regions best attractions on one of ten spectacular Sightseeing Tours. Visit the Billy Graham Library, a beautiful facility dedicated to the life of the beloved evangelist, and the stunning Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. Sip fine wines from North Carolina vineyards and sample famous North Carolina barbeque. Learn all about NASCAR by visiting race shops and PIT Instruction & Training. Step back into time as you visit Historic Brattonsville, a Revolutionary War historic site and also the movie location for “The Patriot.” Concoct your own coffee beverages at the East Coast Barista and Coffee School and feast on your own hand-made chocolate treats at City Sweets. Shoot hoops at the home of the Charlotte Bobcats and zip-line over the world’s largest artificial whitewater river at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Load up on souvenirs at SouthPark or Concord Mills Mall. Or stretch your legs and create your own itinerary walking through Center City Charlotte. There’s much to discover in one of the country’s most beautiful and diverse cities!
Sponsored by Visit Charlotte
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
State/Provincial Caucuses for some states and provinces
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pure Carolina Evening Event
From historical to hip, down home to urban chic, Charlotte is the vibrant gateway to the Carolinas. An engaging metropolis; we’re home to a diverse community of artists, innovators, and creators. Celebrate the opening of ABA’s 2009 Marketplace with a Pure Carolina experience showcasing the diverse culture life of the Carolinas. From Action & Adventure, Arts & Culture to the Culinary Arts, the evening will charm you with the pure spirit of the Carolinas including an exclusive preview of new and expanded museums and performance centers opening in Charlotte’s Center City in 2009 and 2010. Come early and stay late to take it all in.
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Sponsored by Arts and Sciences Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Visit Charlotte
10:00 PM -12:00 AM
YP (Young Professional) Event at Cosmos Cafe
After the Pure Carolina event, experience Charlotte nightlife with your fellow young professional colleagues at Cosmos Café! From 10:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. Cosmos is hosting an exclusive event for the ABA YPs. Unwind over a cocktail in the private Gallery Room and get to know your peers in the industry better. Whether you’re a Marketplace veteran or brand-new to the industry, come to Cosmos Friday night to network with your peers and meet new people! Or, hit up the dance floor and meet some of the locals! Then really make it a night on the town and head over to the Forum. Cosmos has partnered with the Forum nightclub next door to offer free admission for ABA YPs until 11:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Cosmos Cafe and Visit Charlotte
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