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Soar to New Heights at the 2025 NC CORD Conference!

Get ready to elevate your resource development skills and expand your network as we embark on an unforgettable journey! Join us for the 2025 NC CORD Conference, held October 15-17, where we'll launch from Mitchell Community College in the charming town of Statesville, North Carolina.

This three-day ascent is packed with immersive talks, engaging roundtables, and enlightening keynote speakers, all designed to lift your expertise in resource development, grants, and more. Develop strategies to secure funding for your community college programs, learn best practices from seasoned navigators, and gain access to exclusive resources and tools to help you take flight. NC CORD fosters a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging the sharing of bright ideas and mutual learning, much like sharing the skies in a hot air balloon. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with influential figures from across the nation and chart a new course for success!

Lifting Off From A Legacy of Excellence!

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Accommodations Book Your Stay

  • Hilton Garden Inn Statesville

    Hotel

    40 rooms (15 Kings, 25 Queens) are available. 10 rooms for Friday night for those staying for the festival.

    1017 Gateway Crossing Dr,
    Statesville, NC 28625

    Reserve By October 3rd

    $137 per night plus
    taxes & fees

    Book Hilton Garden Inn Statesville Online

  • Hampton Inn Statesville

    Hotel

    40 Rooms (Queen beds only) are available. 5 rooms for Friday night for those staying for the festival.

    1508 Cinema Dr,
    Statesville, NC 28625

    Reserve By October 3rd

    $134 per night plus
    taxes & fees

    Book Hampton Inn Statesville Online

  • Courtyard by Marriott Statesville

    Hotel

    40 rooms (20 King, 20 Queen) are available. 10 rooms for Friday night for those staying for the festival.

    1530 Cinema Dr,
    Statesville, NC 28625

    Reserve By October 3rd

    $124 per night plus
    taxes & fees

    Book Courtyard by Marriott Statesville Online

  • Sebastian House

    Airbnb

    This downtown victorian cottage has 3 bedrooms. Book by calling (512) 745-0722 or through link below

    518 W. Sharpe St,
    Statesville, NC 28677

    Reserve By October 3rd

    $340 per night plus
    taxes & fees

    Book Sebastian House Online

  • Tower View Suites

    Airbnb

    This historic private turn-key downtown apartment has 1 bedroom. Book by calling (704) 657-9533 or through link below

    105 E Broad St, Suite 202,
    Statesville, NC 28677

    Reserve By October 3rd

    $106 per night plus
    taxes & fees

    Book Tower View Suites Online

  • Alexander on Broad

    Airbnb

    Located in downtown Statesville, this rental unit includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.

    105 Cooper St,
    Statesville, NC 28677

    Reserve By October 3rd

    $168 per night plus
    taxes & fees

    Book Alexander on Broad Online

  • Blake Farm

    Camping

    Only a 20 minute drive to Mitchell, this campground has all the amenities. Book online or by calling (336) 468-7507

    1819 W. Memorial Hwy,
    Union Grove, NC 28689

    Reserve By October 3rd

    $65 - $80 per night plus
    taxes & fees

    Book Blake Farm Online

  • The Inn on Front Street

    Bed & Breakfast

    This 1917 Edwardian-style home has 5 rooms for rent. Book by calling Jason at (704) 929-3007 and mention NC CORD

    317 W Front St,
    Statesville, NC 28677

    Reserve By October 3rd

    $140 - $185 per night plus
    taxes & fees

    Book The Inn on Front Street Online

Location Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC

Unearth Your Next Adventure in Statesville!

Deep in the heart of North Carolina's Brushy Mountains, Statesville is a vibrant blend of captivating history and exhilarating adventure. Stroll through a beautifully preserved historic downtown, then shift gears to explore scenic trails, soar through the skies in a hot air balloon, or feel the roar of motorsports. With delightful local shops and eateries, Statesville promises a getaway rich in discovery and unforgettable moments. What adventure will you find first?

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