On Friday, October 13, 2023, the Community Health Coalition hosted a “School Meals for All” North Carolina Town Hall meeting, which focused on addressing ongoing problems and solutions for food insecurity for children cross the state. Approximately 35 participants were treated to boxed lunches in Truist Oak Ridge Room CD prior to a panel discussion […]
Smith Leonard selected The Conference Center at GTCC for hosting their CPE Day on October 20, 2023. The corporate event brought 235 participants to The Conference Center. As they made their way into the opening session, Traditional Continental Breakfast with Bakery-Fresh Breads, Pastries, Muffins, Assorted Bagels, Seasonal Fresh-Cut Fruit and Orange Juice was available in […]
If you’ve ever attended a conference, retreat, or meeting off-site, even though it may be held away from the regular workspace, sometimes you need a little “retreat” from the retreat – catch up on a few emails, check your calendar, chat with coworkers, or simply relax. Here at The Conference Center, there are several little […]
Soon, The Conference Center’s website will have a brand-new look! We’ve been working diligently on making some changes to our existing site to make it more informative and user-friendly, with a more modern feel. On our home page, there is a short video overview of The Conference Center and a slideshow with links to general […]
It’s hard to believe that fall is already in full swing, and the holiday season and winter are fast approaching. So is the new year. Do you have events in mind for 2024? If so, it’s a wise idea to begin planning them now because space at The Conference Center is already beginning to fill […]
This month, we’d like to share with you the many “faces” of our Truist Oak Ridge Room, previously known as the BB&T Oak Ridge Room. This is one of our most flexible spaces in The Conference Center, offering everything from smaller breakout session and meeting room areas to large dining spaces and an extension of […]
On September 20, 2023, NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, hosted a plated luncheon and panel discussion in the Truist Oak Ridge Room. Over 70 guests were in attendance for this event. Prior to the opening of the luncheon, participants checked in at the registration desk area and mingled in the lobby outside of […]
This month, we’d like to feature the NC Community College System’s Equity Coach Academy, a series of workshops taking place from September through December 2023. This small, close-knit group of student services personnel from across North Carolina gathers monthly for a year-long program designed to elevate a greater understanding of equity through in-person and virtual […]
The NC Community College System Office hosted its College and Career Readiness Convocation on August 15 and 16, 2023. Over 125 attendees from all 58 community colleges were represented. Morning sessions included a welcome from Guilford Technical Community College administration and a “roll call” activity, where representatives from each college shared a few interesting facts […]
We’d like to take a moment to congratulate and show some appreciation for our team member, Jonathan “JP” Powell, on completing his first year of employment with The Conference Center at GTCC. Since arriving on September 1, 2022, he hit the ground running to spearhead our audio-visual system upgrade, which has greatly enhanced our clients’ […]