InterCity Leadership Visit
2024 InterCity Leadership Visit | Sept. 11 - 13 | Raleigh & Durham, North Carolina
The annual InterCity Leadership Visit exposes Waco leaders to the best ideas of model communities throughout the United States, yielding valuable lessons that have been applied to the improvement of the Greater Waco area. This three-day trip will be the most valuable opportunity to bring community leaders, decision makers and ideas together in order to make positive changes in our community.
Prior visits include Fort Worth, Chattanooga, Oklahoma City, Branson, Portland, Greenville, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Richmond, Nashville, Cincinnati, Boise, Louisville, Tulsa, Phoenix and Orlando.
This year, we're going to North Carolina!
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, also known as the Research Triangle, is a dynamic and rapidly growing region renowned for its vibrant economic landscape. The area is anchored by three major universities: North Carolina State University, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This concentration of academic institutions has fostered a robust environment for research, innovation, and technology, attracting high-tech companies and startups that have contributed to the region's reputation as a hub for advanced industries, particularly in fields such as biotechnology, information technology, and pharmaceuticals.
The Research Triangle Park (RTP), located between Raleigh and Durham, is one of the largest research parks in the world and serves as a magnet for high-tech firms and research institutions. RTP has played a crucial role in fueling the region's economic growth, providing a collaborative environment that bridges academic research with commercial application.
In recent years, Raleigh-Durham has experienced robust population growth. The area's cultural vibrancy, quality of life, and favorable business climate continue to make it an attractive destination for professionals and families alike.
Registration Includes:
- Two-night stay at hotel (September 11 & 12)
- Meals
- Ground transportation (except to and from airport)
- ConferenceΒ materials
**Travel to and from Raleigh is NOT included**
Tentative Agenda
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