The agenda for the Duke Energy Economic Development Session schedule is below. If you’d like to have a printed copy of the agenda at session, please print it on March 2 to be sure it reflects any last-minute adjustments. The overall timeline will not change.
Tuesday, March 3
- 2:00 – 4:00 pm: Information Session and Tour of the Bosch Factory (Optional)
- Business casual attire and closed-toed shoes. No skirts, dresses, or high heels.
- Advance RSVP through attendance survey required.
- Bring photo ID.
- Arrive by 1:45 pm to park and check in.
- Tour includes lots of standing and walking.
- Tour group assignments to be shared on site.
- 4:30 – 5:30 pm: Mini-Tour of Tryon Palace (Optional)
- Business casual attire.
- Advance RSVP through attendance survey required.
- 5:30 pm: Session Reception (Optional)
- Business casual attire.
- Advance RSVP through attendance survey required.
- 7:15 pm: Oyster Roast Hosted by Scott Eckholdt (Optional and Tentative)
- Location TBD (near hotel)
- All are welcome to attend. If you’re interested in eating oysters, email Scott at seckholdt at dsbnc.com by Friday morning (Feb. 28).
Wednesday, March 4
- All Day Details
- Business casual attire and closed-toed shoes. No high heels.
- Bring photo ID.
- 7:30 am: Breakfast (Optional)
- Advance RSVP through attendance survey required.
- Garrett Committee meets 7:30 – 8:00 am.
- 8:15 am – 5:00 pm: Session programming at Copper Ridge and tour of MCAS Cherry Point (Required)
- Carpool to Copper Ridge for session programming.
- Group transportation provided to and from MCAS Cherry Point.
- No late arrivals, early departures, or stepping out for any portion of tour.
- 6:30 pm: Class dinner at The Chelsea (Required)
- Walkable from base hotel, driving to dinner is NOT recommended for hotel guests).
- Casual attire.
Thursday, March 5
- All Day Details
- Walkable from base hotel. Cars may be left at the Marriott. Driving to session is NOT recommended for hotel guests.
- Business casual attire.
- 7:30 – 8:15 am: Breakfast at Stanly Hall (Optional)
- Advance RSVP through attendance survey required.
- 8:15 – 2:15 pm: Session Programming at Stanly Hall (Required)
Notes on Attire
All events for this session are business casual attire, with the exception of the Wednesday class dinner. “Business casual” means you don’t need to be in a suit but you should look polished and professional. Class dinners are always casual attire. For the Tuesday afternoon tour, closed-toed shoes are required and no dresses, skirts, or high heels. Closed-toed shoes are also required for the Wednesday tour of MCAS Cherry Point.
We work hard to have a comfortable room temperature in all meeting locations, but “comfortable” is different for everyone. We recommend layers or bringing a light sweater or jacket just in case.
Meals and Snacks
LNC believes in keeping you well-fueled by presenting a variety of options at meals and breaks. Breakfasts are always optional but encouraged. They provide an extra opportunity to engage with your classmates, reflect on session content, and settle in for the day ahead. The Wednesday class dinner is required and counts towards the program attendance requirement.
Wednesday
- Breakfast 7:30 – 8:15 (optional, arrival time is flexible)
- Morning break with snacks and beverages
- Lunch
- Class dinner (required part of session programming)
Thursday
- Breakfast 7:30 – 8:15 am (optional)
- Morning break with snacks and beverages
- Lunch
