Partner Events
Designed specifically for members of the hospitality and tourism industry in Cabarrus County, Partner Events are opportunities to learn, connect and celebrate while experiencing our community’s offerings firsthand. Mark your calendar and invite your coworkers and new business partners to join. Bring plenty of business cards for networking and door prizes!
To receive communications about partner events, contact Gayle Love Lee at GayleLoveLee@ExploreCabarrus.com.
Wake Up Rev Up | 8:30am-11:30am
Dynamic guest speakers offer insight on tourism-related topics, provide valuable takeaways, and open the floor for engaged discussion during these three-hour sessions.
Fuse | 4:30pm-6pm
Solely focused on fellowship and making connections, these get-togethers are an opportunity for hospitality professionals to establish and build partnerships, and reconnect with industry peers.
Partner Appreciation
Tourism in Cabarrus County thrives because of partners like you! Join us for Celebrate Cabarrus and spring and fall Food Truck rallies as we say thank you and recognize your contributions to the industry.
COVID-19 Update
Updated: September 3, 2021
As of 5 p.m., July 30, 2021, there are no restrictions or measures imposed by executive order for the general public. Review the current restrictions and recommendations in North Carolina here.
The Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) has issued a Public Health Advisory to all residents and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks indoors (and not in your own home) or in crowded outdoor areas where social distancing is not possible.
The Cabarrus County Visitor Information Center located at 10099 Weddington Road – Suite 102 in Concord, NC is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm. Please wear a mask when visiting the Cabarrus County Visitor Center. We appreciate your cooperation.
Additional resources are included below and our team is ready to offer support. If you are a meeting or conference organizer, please contact our Sales Team who is standing by to assist.
As the official destination marketing organization for Cabarrus County, the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s top priority is the safety and well-being of our visitors, partners and residents. We encourage everyone to continue practicing the guidelines given by our public officials to keep yourselves and our community healthy.
Take care,
Donna Carpenter, President and CEO
Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Resources
Hospitality Industry Information
- Video: Count On Me NC & Cabarrus County, NC
- Count On Me NC: Free COVID-19 Business Training
- Video: State of the Hospitality & Tourism Industry
- Guidance from the NC Department of Health and Human Services
- NCRLA: Coronavirus Resources for the North Carolina Hospitality Industry
- U.S. Travel Association: Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers
- Coronavirus: Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- Rapid Recovery Loan Program
- U.S. Travel Applauds Work on Coronavirus Relief Bill
- U.S. Small Business Administration – Update from Congressman Richard Hudson
- Resources for Small Businesses and Business Owners
- Download HR 6201 Explained
Community & Visitor Information
- Healthy Travel Information on VisitCabarrus.com
- Count On Me NC – Find Participating Businesses
Public Health Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has been monitoring and responding to the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in conjunction with federal, state and local agencies.
The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation through the Cabarrus Health Alliance, NCDHHS, and CDC and is communicating updates as they become available. For the latest information on COVID-19, we encourage visitors and residents to visit these sources.
To protect yourself from the spread of respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, the NCDHHS recommends the following:
- Wear, Wait, Wash to Continue Slowing the Spread of COVID-19
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and then throw the tissue away.
- Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
- Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
Additional resources from the Cabarrus Health Alliance include:
Virtual Events & Webinars
“What Does the Cabarrus CVB Have in Store for the Remainder of 2021?”
April 20, 2021
“Destination, Travel & Tourism Trends – Emerging from COVID-19” with Berkeley Young
February 9, 2021
“Recovery Resources for Hospitality – Phase 2”
May 28, 2020
“National Travel & Tourism Week Virtual Tourism Summit”
May 7, 2020
“Panic or Pivot” with Brian Parsley
April 8, 2020