Press Releases

March 1, 2022

Second Annual Cabarrus Burger Madness is Underway

Local restaurants debut limited-time burger creations during the month-long celebration CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. (March 1, 2022) – Cabarrus Burger Madness, the month-long celebration of Cabarrus County’s local restaurants, kicks off on March 1 and features brand new burgers from 17 participating restaurants. All month long, residents and visitors can savor the limited-edition menu items then vote for their favorite. The winner will be announced Friday, April 1.
April 28, 2022

Visit Cabarrus releases latest edition of the Official Cabarrus County, NC Destination Guide

CONCORD, N.C. (April 28, 2022) – The latest edition of the official travel resource for Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Midland and Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina is now available from the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
June 6, 2022

Cabarrus County CVB Showcases Importance of Tourism with Legislative Reception at Coca-Cola 600

CONCORD, N.C. (June 6, 2022) – As part of their efforts to advocate for the hospitality and tourism industry, the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted a legislative reception at Charlotte Motor Speedway prior to the 63rd running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 29.
June 17, 2022

Adam Rich joins Cabarrus County CVB as Sales Manager

CONCORD, N.C. (June 17, 2022) –  Adam Rich has joined the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau as Sales Manager. In this role, Rich will promote Cabarrus County, North Carolina as a destination for groups including meetings and conventions, sporting events, car clubs and more.
July 19, 2022

Cabarrus County CVB welcomes Jonah Forte as Digital Marketing Manager

CONCORD, N.C. (July 19, 2022) – The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes Jonah Forte as Digital Marketing Manager. In this role, Forte will manage the CVB’s digital marketing efforts including web-based software platforms and Explore Cabarrus social media channels.
July 27, 2022

Cabarrus County CVB Earns DMAP Reaccreditation with Distinction from Destinations International

The Cabarrus County CVB is among over 200 destination organizations who have obtained DMAP recognition, fewer than 10% of which earned “Accreditation with Distinction” CONCORD, N.C. (July 27, 2022) – The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau earned its reaccreditation eight years after first receiving the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal from Destinations International.
August 24, 2022

Cabarrus County CVB celebrates new destination brand, Explore Cabarrus

CONCORD, N.C. (August 24, 2022) – The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau and their Board of Directors held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday morning to officially introduce and celebrate the area’s new destination brand, “Explore Cabarrus.”
September 16, 2022

2021 Visitor Impact for Cabarrus County, North Carolina

CONCORD, N.C. (September 16, 2022) – Domestic and international visitors to and within Cabarrus County spent $480.8 million in 2021, an increase of 67.2 percent from 2020. The data comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.