Grand Opening Celebration

Grand Opening

	2.5 billion dollar investment proclaimed spectacular by all Come September, be the center of attention at the new Raleigh Convention Center. Join tens of thousands of your friends and neighbors at the Raleigh Convention Center Grand Opening and Raleigh Wide Open III street party. Just what are we celebrating? First, the new 500,000-square-foot convention center will be a state-of-the-art stunner. It will bring people from near and far to Raleigh where they’ll discover a dynamic downtown surrounding a rare array of convention attractions – the new center, the new Marriott City Center, the Sheraton Raleigh and the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. And true to our namesake, the adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh, North Carolina’s capital city will provide visitors an opportunity to explore the cutting edge of technology and science. From world-class universities and community colleges to the Research Triangle Park, our area lives and breathes discovery. Perhaps most importantly, the new center is a showplace and gathering place for our entire community. We’re ready to make you reign and shine.
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	By Special Invitation Come to the Raleigh Convention Center Grand Opening. We’ll bring Raleigh to you. What: Outside: Raleigh Wide Open III, Raleigh’s third annual downtown celebration, will launch the Convention Center Grand Opening with a bang. Inside: The two-day RCC Showcase Extravaganza inaugurates the Convention Center with a massive party in its 150,000-sq.-ft. Exhibit Hall. The showcase will feature the popular International Festival and a parade of future Convention Center events including auto, home, boat, RV and Christmas shows. Downtown Raleigh will also be represented with booths from favorite restaurants, museums and other capital city attractions. When: Friday and Saturday, September 5-6, 2008 Who: You and 100,000 of your Raleigh friends Where: Fayetteville Street and other downtown districts will be the site for Raleigh Wide Open III. Street entertainment, food booths, live music and fireworks are just part of the fun planned for the two-day celebration. The new Raleigh Convention Center at 500 Salisbury Street will host the RCC Showcase Extravaganza. National and local businesses are already reserving space on the show floor for this spectacular promotional opportunity. Why: With 100,000 people expected at the grand opening celebration, you can’t afford to miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to spotlight your business — and commitment — to the Raleigh community. For more information, please call Doug Grissom at (919) 831-6313.
	The Grandest Party of the Year Friday, September 5, 2008 12:00 pm Ribbon-cutting ceremony with City and County leaders 5:00 – 11:00 pm Raleigh Wide Open III on Fayetteville Street RCC Showcase Extravaganza – International Festival and preview of future Raleigh Convention Center shows Saturday, September 6, 2008 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Raleigh Wide Open III on Fayetteville Street RCC Showcase Extravaganza – International Festival and preview of future Raleigh Convention Center shows Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:00 pm Black tie gala featuring the North Carolina Symphony For more information, please call Doug Grissom at (919) 831-6313.
	On Sept. 5 and 6, Help Raleigh’s Future Make History The wait is almost over. The Grand Opening of the new Raleigh Convention Center will be the culmination of our downtown renaissance. All of Raleigh and our region is ready to explore this impressive gathering place for the first time. And you can be a part of what they discover. You have several options for sponsoring this extraordinary event. No matter how you want to be involved, sponsorship packages include significant promotional opportunities, commemorative gifts and prominent recognition. By supporting the Grand Opening celebration – including the third installment of the wildly successful Raleigh Wide Open street party – you’ll be a key player in a landmark event. The tens of thousands of people who attend the festivities will appreciate your commitment to the vitality and success of our corner of the world. Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to Raleigh’s history... and its big, bright future. For more information, please call Doug Grissom at (919) 831-6313.
	Connect Your Company with Raleigh’s Biggest, Historical Event Thy Time To Shine: You, your company and your customers will be V.I.P.s at the biggest party Raleigh has ever seen. No matter what your level of sponsorship, you will have a front row seat to the festivities. Customize your own royal experience as you celebrate Raleigh’s rebirth in style. King’s Platinum Presenting Sponsor - $50,000 A catered private party for you and 100 of your guests Two 10-person tables at the black tie gala on September 10 A 40' x 40' space in the Exhibit Hall for the RCC Showcase Extravaganza A hospitality suite overlooking the Showcase Vendor space on Fayetteville Street during Raleigh Wide Open III One case of commemorative RCC Grand Opening wine Your company logo included in all advertising – print, radio, TV, banners Your company logo in the Raleigh Wide Open III program A link to your company Web site from the RCC site Prince’s Gold Sponsor - $25,000 Two 10-person tables at the black tie gala on September 10 Four 10' x 40' spaces in the Exhibit Hall for the RCC Showcase Extravaganza Vendor space on Fayetteville Street during Raleigh Wide Open III Six bottles of commemorative RCC Grand Opening wine A link to your company Web site from the RCC site Earl’s Silver Sponsor - $10,000 One 10-person table at the black tie gala on September 10 Two 10' x 20' spaces in the Exhibit Hall for the RCC Showcase Extravaganza Vendor space on Fayetteville Street during Raleigh Wide Open III Six bottles of commemorative RCC Grand Opening wine A link to your company Web site from the RCC site Baron’s Bronze Sponsor - $5,000 One 5-person table at the black tie gala on September 10 One 10' x 10' space in the Exhibit Hall for the RCC Showcase Extravaganza Four bottles of commemorative RCC Grand Opening wine Knight’s Crystal Sponsor - $1,000 One 10' x 10' space in the Exhibit Hall for the RCC Showcase Extravaganza One bottle of commemorative RCC Grand Opening wine For more information, please call Doug Grissom at (919) 831-6313. Download information about our Grand Opening sponsorship opportunities.