2026 ROOTED Summit—Grounded Locally, Growing Regionally!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Kerr-Tar Regional Economic Development Summit: ROOTED—Grounded Locally, Growing Regionally!

Join us to explore how tourism and agritourism can drive economic growth, create opportunities, and strengthen rural communities. The summit will feature keynote speakers Dr. Mary Hemphill and Dr. Carla Barbieri.

Thursday, October 8, 2026

10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

McGregor Hall

201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, NC 27536

Early-bird registration is $30 per person through August 31. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click on the link to register today! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bq9hgrm

Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make this event possible.