NC One Water Annual Conference
2,000+ Attendees, Concurrent Technical Sessions (6 education tracks), Main-Stage Presentations and Keynote Speaker, Forums, Tours, Socials, Awards Ceremony, Breakfast/Breaks/Plated Lunch, Competitions, Volunteer Workgroup, Sponsors, Exhibitors.
2025 (4-Day Conference, 144+ Technical Sessions)
NC One Water Seminars 2025
Day and 2-Day Seminars held across North Carolina. 60-100+ Attendees, Presentations & Tours, Speaker Recruitment & Management, Breaks/Lunch, Volunteer Workgroups. 2025 Topics: Utility Management, Biosolids, Regulatory Affairs, Collection & Distribution, Confined Space & CPR, Automation.
NC One Water Certification Schools 2025
Week-long Statewide Certification Schools providing educational hours and training required for NC DEQ’s Water and Wastewater Operator Exams. 300+ students per school. Two schools held in Central North Carolina, two schools held in Western North Carolina, one school held in Coastal North Carolina.
Each school is comprised 8+ leveled courses that run simultaneously through the week. Management of the certification schools includes 3rd party vendors (venue, catering, av), Volunteer Workgroup & Subject Matter Expert coordination, printed materials (schedules, textbooks, study materials), Sponsors, and Exhibitors.
NC One Water Spring Conference
300+ Attendees, Concurrent Technical Sessions, Main-Stage Presentations and Keynote Speaker, Socials, Breaks/Plated Lunch, Volunteer Workgroup, Sponsors, Exhibitors.
2025 (2-Day, 60 Technical Sessions)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity Conference
1,300+ Attendees, Breakout Sessions, Main-Stage Presentations and Keynote Speaker, Breakfast/Snack Stations/Plated Lunch, Taskforce Committee, Sponsor Exhibitors.
2024 #DEIConf24 (22 Breakout Sessions, 50+ speakers)
2023 #DEIConf23 (14 Breakout Sessions, 30+ speakers)
Women’s Leadership Conference
1,000+ Attendees, 6 Breakout Sessions, Main-Stage Presentations, International Keynote Speaker, Breakfast/Snack Stations/Plated Lunch, Taskforce Committee, Sponsor Exhibitors.
2024 #RaleighWLC24
2023 #RaleighWLC23
Annual Meeting
400+ Attendees, Stage Management, Event Live-Streaming, Mascots / Live Performers, Reception, Sponsored Lounges, Interactive Booths by Local Companies.
2024 #RCAnnual24
2023 #RCAnnual23
Annual Leadership Conference
200+ Attendees, Over-night Conference, C-Suite Level Programming, Breakfast/Breaks/Lunch/Reception.
2024 (2-Day, Beaufort) #RaleighALC24
2023 (2-Day, Wilmington) #RaleighALC23
First Responder’s Appreciation Breakfast
400+ Attendees, Taskforce Committee, Multi-Organization Collaboration, Vehicle Display, Event Live-Streaming, Shuttle Parking.
2024 #FRAB24
2023 #FRAB23
Economic Forecast: Launch
400+ Attendees, Stage Management, Event Live-Streaming, Private & Federal Security.
2025 #Launch25
2023 #Launch23
Regional Transportation Alliance
300+ Attendees, Regional Government, Elected Officials, & Private / Public Organization Speakers, Multiple Lightning-Round Presentations.
2024 #RTABrunch24
2024 #RTAAnnual24
2023 #RTABreakfast23
Healthcare Summit/Forum
250+ Attendees, C-Suite Speakers, Healthcare Industry.
2024 #RCHealthcare24
2023 #RCHealthcare23
Innovate Raleigh Summit
300+ Attendees, Held in a building under construction – brought in all vendors to furnish space.
2024 #InnovateRAL
Raleigh – State of the City, County, Schools
250+ Attendees, Local Elected Officials, Event Live-Streaming.
2024 #SOCCS24
Misc. Event/Festival Work
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