Press Releases – Page 17

April 12, 2021

New turf fields a win-win for Cabarrus County

CONCORD, N.C. (April 12, 2021) – In a unique opportunity to simultaneously enhance the area’s tourism assets and school facilities, the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau has partnered with Cabarrus County Government and Cabarrus County Schools to expand the destination’s offerings for amateur sports with four new turf fields.

April 14, 2021

Newest Edition of Cabarrus County Destination Guide Now Available

CONCORD, N.C. (April 14, 2021) – The newest edition of the official travel resource for Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Midland and Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina is now available from the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

July 7, 2021

Cabarrus County CVB welcomes Erin Hicks as Visitor Services Manager

CONCORD, N.C. (July 7, 2021) – The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes Erin Hicks as Visitor Services Manager. In this role, Hicks oversees operations of the Cabarrus County Visitor Center in Concord and manages logistics to represent Cabarrus County at local and regional events.

July 26, 2021

Thibaudeau joins Cabarrus County CVB as Destination Services Manager

CONCORD, N.C. (July 26, 2021) – The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes Pauline Thibaudeau as Destination Services Manager. In this role, Thibaudeau supports the operational and hospitality needs of visiting meetings and events including weddings and reunions in Cabarrus County.

October 4, 2021

NC Travel Industry Association honors Cabarrus County’s Senator Paul Newton

CONCORD, N.C. (October 4, 2021) – Cabarrus County representative Senator Paul Newton has been honored by the North Carolina Travel Industry Association (NCTIA) as recipient of the 2021 Legislator of the Year Award.

November 2, 2021

2020 Visitor Impact for Cabarrus County, North Carolina

County Spending Decreases by 44.2 Percent to $287.5 Million CONCORD, N.C. (November 2, 2021) – Domestic and international visitors to and within Cabarrus County spent $287.5 million in 2020, a decrease of 44.2 percent from 2019. The data comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.

November 4, 2021

Lindsay Ficklin joins Visit Cabarrus team as Digital Marketing Manager

CONCORD, N.C. (November 4, 2021) – The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes Lindsay Ficklin as Digital Marketing Manager. In this role, Ficklin will manage the Bureau’s digital marketing efforts including web-based software platforms and social media channels.

December 6, 2021

Cabarrus County CVB honors hospitality partners during eighth annual Celebrate Cabarrus

CONCORD, N.C. (December 6, 2021) – The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau honored area hospitality and tourism professionals on Thursday, December 2 during their annual Celebrate Cabarrus and Golden Helmet Awards event.

December 20, 2021

Flyover bridge enhances travel experience on Concord Mills Boulevard

CONCORD, N.C. (December 20, 2021) – Enhancements to the travel experience in Cabarrus County continue with the opening of the flyover bridge at Concord Mills. Local leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting on Monday morning to mark the opening of the bridge which occurred at the end of November prior to Black Friday.