Economic Summit
Photo: the 2025 Regional Economic Summit
When
Late March 2027
Exact date coming soon
Where
Venue TBD
2026 was at Duck Woods Country Club
In the room
75+
Owners, lenders and public leaders
Format
Breakfast program
2026 ran 8:00 to 10:30 AM
The morning
The numbers behind next season, in one morning
Each year the Chamber brings state and regional experts to the Outer Banks to explain what's coming: where visitors and spending are heading, what's happening with jobs and hiring, and where the growth is. You leave with the outlook you need for budgets, hiring and lending decisions, and with the people in the room who make them.
Breakfast and networking Coffee and conversation with the region's decision makers
Economic outlook Where North Carolina and the Outer Banks economy are headed
Tourism and visitor trends The season ahead for our largest industry
Workforce Hiring, training and keeping good people
Questions from the room Ask the experts directly
Based on recent Summits. The 2027 speakers and program are coming soon.
Recent speakers
2025 Summit
Chris Chung, CEO, Economic Development Partnership of NC
Wit Tuttell, VP of Tourism, Economic Development Partnership of NC (Visit NC)
Hillary Robertson, NE Workforce Development Board
Sponsorships
Be the name in front of the people who make the decisions
Right for lenders, developers, real estate, insurance, and anyone whose customers are business owners. Every sponsor is included in the Chamber's emails, website and social posts for the Summit.
Add-ons · 1 each
Presenting Sponsor
Call Kelly for pricing
Top billing as "presented by" on the invitation, every promotion and the stage. Remarks from the podium.
Ask about it →Breakfast Sponsor
Call Kelly for pricing
Your name and signage on the breakfast and coffee station. Recognized from the stage.
Ask about it →Prices are member rates. Not a member? You can still sponsor. Call Kelly for non-member rates.
To reserve, contact Kelly Allman at 252.441.8144 or [email protected].
Good to know
Quick answers
Who should come?
Business owners, managers, lenders, real estate and development professionals, and elected and public leaders. Anyone planning for next year.
When does registration open?
Early 2027, once the date and venue are set. Get on the update list and you'll hear first.
Do I need to be a member?
No. Everyone is welcome, and members get the lower ticket price.
Can I see past presentations?
Yes. The 2025 Summit slides are online.
Can my team sit together?
Yes. Advocate sponsors get reserved seating for 6 and Premium sponsors a table for 8.
Have a speaker or topic idea?
Tell us on the update form. We'd like to hear what you want answered.
Plan next year with the best numbers in the room
Questions? Contact James Kahle at [email protected] or call the Chamber at 252.441.8144.
