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2026 - Intercity Visit: Asheville, NC
Registration is open until March 18 at noon. This opportunity is extended by invitation only.
Join a select delegation of business, government, and community leaders from across Southeastern North Carolina for the 2026 Intercity Visit to Asheville, NC. This carefully curated trip is designed to spark new ideas, strengthen relationships, and accelerate our region's economic progress.
Why Attend
Participants will connect directly with leaders in Wilmington and Asheville, explore innovative projects, and learn from strategies that have fueled economic growth, entrepreneurship, and quality of life in Western North Carolina.
Who You’ll Join
Wilmington Chamber Board members, elected officials, government partners, civic influencers, top chamber investors, and community stakeholders committed to shaping Southeastern North Carolina’s economic future.
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Content & Speakers:
Airport Construction Update
Jeff Bourk
Airport Director
Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Welcome to Asheville
Esther Manheimer
Mayor
City of Asheville
Kit Cramer
President & CEO
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
Avril Pinder
County Manager
Buncombe County
Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital & Innovation Ecosystems
Clark Duncan
Vice President of Economic Development
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
Matt Godfrey
Senior Program Manager, Venture Asheville
Public-Private Partnerships & Affordable Housing
Tim Love
Assistant County Manager
Buncombe County
Tourism & Infrastructure Strategy
Vic Isley
President & CEO
Explore Asheville
Strategic Philanthropy & Community Investment
Heather Parlier
Senior Vice President of Operations
Dogwood Health Trust
Jack Cecil
Dogwood Health Trust Board Chair & President of Biltmore Farms
Master Planned Development & Regional Growth Strategy
Ben Teague
Vice President, Strategic Development
Biltmore Farms
Industry Tour: Highland Brewing CompanyLeah Wong Ashburn
President & CEO
Highland Brewing Company
Registration Details
Registration closes at noon on March 18.
Fee Structure
Early Bird Pricing: $2,500 through February 20
Standard Pricing: $2,750 after February 21, 2026
*Fee includes flights, buses, hotel, meals, and registration.
*Registration fees and sponsorships must be paid by March 22, 2026
Sponsorship Opportunities
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris Hardy at hardy@wilmingtonchamber.org.
Questions?
Contact Megan Mullins at mullins@wilmingtonchamber.org or Natalie English at english@wilmingtonchamber.org.Event Sponsors
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2026 - Intercity Visit: Asheville, NCDate and Time
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026 Friday Apr 24, 2026
Location
Hotel:
The Restoration Asheville
68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Flight:
TBD
Fees/Admission
Fee Structure
Early Bird Pricing: $2,500 through February 20
Standard Pricing: $2,750 after February 21, 2026
*Fee includes flights, buses, hotel, meals, and registration.
Return, Refund, and Cancellation Policy
All registration fees for Chamber events, classes, and seminars are non-refundable. If you choose not to attend a registered event, class, or seminar, the fee will be forfeited. However, if the Chamber cancels an event, class, or seminar, a full refund will be issued.
To ensure commitments to our vendors, the Wilmington Chamber requires advance payment for admission to all Chamber-promoted and sponsored events.
Contact Information
Megan Mullins
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