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SUMMER 2019

Jo Atwater Continuous Core Values Award Special Insert: New City Guide

In this Issue: From the Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Manager’s Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 New Solid Waste Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 New Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 New City Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bost Honored with Jo Atwater Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Community Preservation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 High 5 Performers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Concord 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Neighborhood Liasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 New Destination & Motorsports Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 The Concord City Circular is produced quarterly by the City Manager’s Office to provide Concord citizens with information about current activities of the City of Concord. It contains items that will help make it easier for you to do business with the City. Your comments and questions are welcomed. Please send them to:

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From the Mayor

Manager’s Notes

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Lloyd Wm. Payne, Jr., Concord City Manager

Planning For Our Future

Looking Ahead

As our rapidly growing City approaches a population of 100,000 residents, your elected officials and staff are focused on continuing to provide a high quality of life citizens and customers. The demands continue to grow for core City services such as fire, police, solid waste, and utilities; better and improved transportation systems; and a need for more recreation amenities such as parks, greenways, facilities, and leisure programs. Your airport, Concord-Padgett Regional, is one of the fastest growing commercial airports in the state. We project an increase from 1,200 commercial flights last year to over 1,500 in 2019 with the potential of new routes to the northeast and west being considered. At the same time, we are also seeing an increase in the number of general aviation operations. Add to this the increasing activities in the Concord Mills/ Charlotte Motor Speedway areas, new business investments in nearly all areas of the City, significant residential growth, and the potential new economic development at the “Grounds at Concord” (the former Philip Morris property)—it is clear the challenges are large. With all this comes greater transportation and other infrastructure demands. To keep up, our team must devote a significant amount of time and effort towards planning and support. Each year, our City management, staff and Council exert much effort in the annual budget process to ensure we address needs in all these areas, while keeping our City moving forward and tax rates low. This detailed process starts in December with each department doing a detailed analysis of current and future operational needs obtained from citizens and staff. The refinement of each department’s budget continues over the next several months under the watchful eye of the City Manager. The process concludes when the final balanced budget is approved by City Council, typically in June, in time for the start of our new fiscal year on July 1. The next time you are driving, running, or biking around our lovely city, or see a plane landing at your airport, please take a moment to think about teamwork happening behind the scense to make sure we all continue to move forward. •

Hello Concord. Other than the rain, I trust your Spring has been great and that big plans await you and your loved ones this Summer. The City’s budget process is almost complete. The Mayor and Council have been involved in the process as well as staff to craft a fiscally responsible budget. With the completion of the City’s Strategic Plan (2020-2023), the budget was developed using the Strategic Plan being the guide to funding decisions. We will review the Plan each year, analyze our progress, and make adjustments as needed. The Plan is available online at concordnc.gov/strategicplan. One of the focus areas now and in the coming years will be enhancing our greenway network throughout the City and in our Historic Downtown. With the Connectivity Study complete, staff will be working with developers and property owners to secure property to connect our neighborhoods, schools, and commercial area by using greenways, sidewalks, and multi-use paths. Staff has and will continue to pursue grants and other funding options to make this goal a reality. We will focus City funding efforts to reach this goal where other funds cannot be secured as this is important to our City’s quality of life and healthy living. The City continues to work with the owners of The Grounds at Concord (former site of Phillip Morris) to bring jobs and tax investment to our City. We, along with Cabarrus County and the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation, are meeting frequently with potential developers and business owners about locating on this property. There continues to be a great deal of interest in the site which is arguably one of (if not) the best sites in the State of NC for development containing such a large amount of acreage. We are very positive about the potential development for this site and will continue to work hard to bring the needed jobs to Concord and Cabarrus County. Team Concord continues to wwwork hard each day to provide the highest level of service to you and our City. If you see areas for needed improvement, reach out to us and let us know. If you see one of our Team members doing a great job, please consider recognizing them with a High 5 by visiting our website concordnc.gov/High5 or calling the High 5 hotline at 704-920-6400. Thank you for your ongoing contributions to our City – may Concord always thrive for you! • concordnc.gov • SUMMER 2019 • CONCORD CITY CIRCULAR • 3

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obin Barham started a new role as the City of Concord’s Solid Waste Director, effective May 1. Her new role builds on 12 years as Concord’s Budget and Performance Manager. She succeeds recently retired Solid Waste Director Brian Moore. “I am thrilled for Robin joining our leadership team. She is a proven leader in our organization and has guided our budget process for the past ten years,” said City Manager Lloyd Payne. “She has been a key partner of the Solid Waste Department, including contract analysis and research. I am excited about her enthusiasm to lead the department and know she will do an incredible job. Her loyalty to the City is evident and Team Concord will be even stronger for her contributions.” The Solid Waste Services Department provides curbside collection and disposal to Concord residents. Additionally, the department offers commercial recycling and other waste reduction opportunities to businesses. “Robin will be an outstanding addition to our leadership team,” said Assistant City Manager LeDerick Blackburn. “Her wealth of knowledge will position the department to innovate in new ways as we adapt to the changing waste management industry. I am confident that her experience and her commitment to great service delivery have prepared her for this new role.” Barham began her career in Concord in 2007, after working in Greensboro as a budget analyst for 5 years. Her service with both cities has included considerable work with solid waste services. She has focused on efforts to improve service, contain or reduce costs, and ensure efficiency in operations. Her previous role included leading Concord’s budget development, performance management, and benchmarking efforts. She has also conducted departmental studies and analysis.

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“I am honored to serve as Concord’s next Solid Waste Services Director,” said Barham. “The community values the department’s dedicated staff and the services they deliver. I am excited to partner with them in this work. I prioritized continuous improvement in my budget role, and am delighted to lead a department that shares this core value. Barham holds memberships in the North Carolina Local Government Budget Association and International City/ County Management Association (ICMA). She is a certified North Carolina Budget and Evaluation Officer. She completed UNC School of Government’s Leading for Results program as an LGFCU Fellow, as well as Municipal and County Administration. She holds a bachelor of arts in political science and sociology (double major) and master of public administration degrees from Virginia Tech. A native of Bassett, Virginia, she has called North Carolina home since 1998. Robin and her husband, Gary, have lived in Kannapolis since 2006. Married for 13 years, their children (Zach and Makenna) keep busy baseball and gymnastics schedules. She enjoys travel, sports (Virginia Tech Hokies, Carolina Panthers, and Boston Red Sox), camping, and spending time with family. The family attends Bethpage Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis. •

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ake Williams began a new role as Concord’s Fire Chief, effective May 1. Williams has 20 years of experience with the City of Concord and will lead the Fire Department after the retirement of Chief Ray Allen. “Jake is one of Team Concord’s valuable leaders,” said City Manager Lloyd Payne. “He has a distinguished record and will ensure the Fire Department is ready for the current and future needs of the City. I am looking forward to working closer with him.” William’s service in the Concord Fire Department began as a Firefighter in 1999. Following promotions to Captain and Battalion Chief, he became Deputy Chief in 2014 along with Todd Eury, who recently retired. As Deputy Chief, he managed daily operations for the Department. He also contributed to the budget, strategic planning, and promotional processes. In his new capacity as Fire Chief, he will direct over 210 coworkers in meeting departmental goals and objectives, and manage a budget exceeding $22.5 million. “I am honored to lead this exceptional department and appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with City management,” said Williams. “Our department will continue to partner with the community to provide the best emergency services possible.” Assistant City Manager Joshua Smith noted, “I am excited that Jake is continuing his career with the City as a member of our leadership team. Jake has shown an unwavering commitment to this community for two decades, demonstrating a relentless passion for public safety and service. I am confident that his knowledge, ambition and leadership will enable the members

of our fire department to continue to provide an unparalleled level of service.” Williams is active in the North Carolina State Firefighter’s Association, Cabarrus County Firemen’s Association, North Carolina Association of Rescue and EMS, North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs, and the Cabarrus County Fire Chiefs Council. He has been a member of the Odell Volunteer Fire Department since 1995 and currently serves as its Chief. The NC Association of Fire Chiefs recognized him as the 2018 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year. Williams plans to remain a member of Odell VFD and step down as its Chief to focus on his role as Concord Fire Chief. He will work with the Odell board in the coming weeks on a transition plan for the volunteer department. Chief Williams was born in Greensboro and has lived in Cabarrus County for over 35 years. He graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School, Central Piedmont Community College, and Fayetteville State University. His nearly 3,900 hours of specialized fire service training includes about 675 hours of leadership training. Williams earned certificates from the UNC Charlotte Fire Rescue Management Institute and NC Chief Fire Officers Executive Development Program. He and his wife, Laura, have been married for 14 years and have two daughters who are competitive cheerleaders, Bree (12) and Madison (10). Williams enjoys spending time with family, volunteering at Odell VFD, hunting, and traveling. The family attends Shiloh United Methodist Church in the Odell community. •

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New signage and web tools enhance Concord development notifications

In the interest of transparency and citizen awareness of development projects, the Concord Planning and Neighborhood Development Department has revamped its case notification signage and published a new development information page on its website, available at concordnc.gov/development. New color-coded and simplified notification signs will help the public identify properties around the City with upcoming public hearings and other approval processes. Finding information on these cases is easy on concordnc.gov/development using corresponding symbols that resemble the signs. Available case types are: annexation, rezoning, special use permit, certificate of appropriateness (historic), appeal, variance, and street renaming. When the system is fully implemented, as signs are posted in the community this page will help the public find related applications, site plans, and meeting information. Planning staff have a goal of publishing the full staff report and final site plans for each case by end of the week prior to the meeting. If there are no pending details on the cases the information could be available even sooner. In addition to finding information by case type, concordnc.gov/development also features an interactive map

that shows all cases geographically. Each point on the map will have basics of pending cases and link to the case detail page for the associated applications, plans, and reports. This improved process replaces the more traditional use of a single “rezoning” sign to cover all types of cases, which included a phone number and no additional case information. “We believe residents, businesses, and others in Concord will find our new process useful,” said Planning Director Steve Osborne. “Improved signage and easy to find case information will certainly help the public stay up-to-date on potential development and find out how they can provide input.” The Concord City Council recently approved changes to the Concord Development Ordinance that also enhance transparency in the development process. The City now provides posted and mailed notices of City Council annexation decisions to adjacent property owners, recognized neighborhoods, and HOAs within a half-mile of projects. Recognized neighborhoods and HOAs will also receive notice within a half-mile of certain rezoning types. The new concordnc.gov/development page is live and includes information for upcoming cases to be heard. For more information, contact the Planning and Neighborhood Development Department at 704-920-5152. •

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Never Miss Your Waste Collection Day Again Cabarrus County, Concord, and Kannapolis have launched a new waste collection calendar and reminder system to make it easier for residents to stay connected about waste management collection and programs.

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Bost Honored With

Jo Atwater Continuous Core Values Award

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t the April 11 City Council Meeting, Sonya Bost of the Fire Department was surprised with the news that she is the 2019 recipient of the Jo Atwater Continuous Core Values award. After comments from colleagues and community members, City Manager Lloyd Payne presented the award to Bost, which is the City’s highest honor for coworkers. The Continuous Core Values award was created in 2003 to recognize one coworker annually who embodies the organizational core values and commitment to serving others in the community. Jo Atwater, who was Concord’s Human Resources Director until she passed away in 2004, was the first recipient of the award that was named in her honor. At a presentation during the meeting, Customer Service Advancement Team facilitator Cherie Jzar announced Bost as the winner, her family, friends, and Fire Department colleagues filed in the Council Chambers in a show of support. “Sonya was nominated by her coworkers for showing extraordinary service to the community, and for her dedication and consistency in demonstrating the City’s core values…by always delivering excellent service from the heart,”

said Jzar. “She is well known throughout our organization and is often the person in the Fire Department the public seeks for assistance or information. Beyond her knowledge and expertise, most of her coworkers consider Sonya as a dependable, trustworthy friend to whom they can go for personal advice.” Bost has worked for the City of Concord since 2008, starting as a customer care representative when it was located at Fire Station 3. She joined the Fire Department administration team in 2011 as an administrative assistant and is currently a senior executive assistant. Throughout her tenure with the City, she has led a number of high impact community service initiatives which have benefited over 30 families in Cabarrus County. For example, she worked with others to start a foundation in memory of her father after his passing to recognize and encourage youth community service. The Alton T. Bost Youth Community Service Award financially assists a high school student from her church (Grace Lutheran) for their excellence in community service and excelling in school. Bost is a shining example of one who demonstrates a commitment the City’s core values and a passion for serving others, as noted in excerpts from her nomination:

…she nurtures accountability, communication, safety, and trust…she treats customers with respect regardless of their socio-economic status...she holds all in the highest regard and care… she leads by example…she is actively involved as a neighborhood liaison for the Mountain Laurel neighborhood, delivering Meals on Wheels, Logan National Night Out, United Way Team member, and organizing construction projects for Habitat for Humanity…she is a community involvement mentor…she organized co-workers and outside agencies to assist a coworker with home improvements and updates to their home to accommodate a wheelchair. “I am very honored to be given such a prestigious award, especially in honor of Jo Atwater,” said Bost. “I enjoy what I do and I don’t look for recognition. I can’t say how much this award means to me and to know the work I do and will continue to do is seen at work and within the community. I am thankful and grateful for the award and also to work for such a great Department and City.” Bost grew up in Cabarrus county and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. She is the daughter of the late Alton “Speck” and Thedora Roseman Bost. Mr. Bost was well known in the community, and retired from the City of Concord after serving in the Police Department for 30 years. She dedicates herself to her family, including a special focus on her nephew Stew and supporting him in several sporting activities. Her hobbies include attending car shows and traveling. •

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Planning The Future Of Our History:

Community Input Informs Preservation Plan A Preservation Plan process is underway to examine the future of historic preservation in Concord. Since 1982, an appointed board has administered historic district regulations and otherwise promoted, enhanced, and preserved the character of Concord’s historic districts. By the end of the process, the City hopes to define a vision and goals for the future of historic preservation in the City. Some focus areas include systems to protect historic resources, means and methods to encourage historic preservation, considering a new survey of historic resources, and exploring interest in possible district expansion. Full background and project objectives are available at concordnc.gov/ preservationplan. The plan includes a two-part process, beginning with a reconnaissance survey, where Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. objectively examined Concord’s neighborhoods for significance and integrity, considering existing and new resources for potential preservation strategies. City staff engaged the public to find out what people living in neighborhoods identify as significant historical resources and Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. conducted a selective architectural survey in early May. A selective survey means representative examples were documented and photographed, but not every house in every neighborhood. The City needs citizen input and will receive feedback through May 20. Citizens are strongly encouraged to visit concordnc.gov/preservationplan during this time frame to share perspectives on important preservation resources and appropriate strategies for their neighborhoods. The Preservation Plan is an effort to align resources, tools, and strategies for historic preservation efforts by involving experts and community members. The process will combine objective analysis and community interest to plan future historic preservation projects. The project is led by a steering committee of community members Ashley Sedlak-Propst (Historic Cabarrus), Lee Gray (Historic Preservation Commission), Jim Ramseur (Historic Preservation Commission), Steve Furr (Residents of Historic Concord), AJ Clark (Logan), Tara Bengle (Gibson Village), and Johnson Bray (Concord Downtown Development Corp.). Staff support is provided by Senior Planner Scott Sherrill. Sherrill is available to attend neighborhood meetings and discuss the process. To schedule a meeting or find out more about Preservation Plan, contact Scott Sherrill at sherrills@concordnc.gov or 704-920-5136. •

Concern for the Individual • Customer Focus Fair and Equitable Service • Professional Service Effective Communication • Taking Ownership Timeliness • Teamwork • Great Service Recovery

High Five recognizes coworkers who make a difference.

Each day City of Concord coworkers are focused on providing the services needed to keep our community moving forward. We believe that coworkers who are delivering excellent service deserve timely and effective recognition by their team members, managers, and the community. We invite you to help us recognize one or more of our coworkers who have provided excellent service. These nine principles help us deliver a high level of quality services. There are three ways to submit your recognitions: 1 Call 704-920-6400 to submit your acknowledgment by phone. 2 Complete the online form at concordnc.gov/high5 3 Complete a paper form found one of the following public facilities: City Hall; Academy Recreation Center; Brown Operations Center; Concord Regional Airport; Fire Stations 3, 7, 8, and 9; Housing Department Office; Police Headquarters; Rider Transit Center.

Quarterly

High Performers Congratulations to the following coworkers who were selected as quarterly High Performers:

Buildings and Grounds: Dennis Pemberton, Jackie Bankhead Finance/Purchasing: Ryan LeClear, Kyle Dorsey Aviation: William Sherrill Solid Waste: Troy Savage High Performers were selected from among the high five nominations received from the past quarter (January-March 2019). These recognitions best demonstrate “going above and beyond” in providing excellent customer service or events that best embody one or more of the 9 Principles of Excellent Customer Service. These co-workers were honored at a special lunch event in May. The City of Concord is recognized for having dedicated employees who are committed to providing excellent service.

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he City of Concord is accepting applications for the 2019 Concord 101 program, an annual course designed for citizens to learn about their local government. The free fourteen-week session begins August 20 and culminates with a graduation ceremony in November. Residents of Concord age 18 and older are invited to submit an application by July 26. Class size is limited. The course was designed to give citizens the opportunity to interact closely with City staff members, who will conduct weekly classes on Tuesdays. Classes will be available in the evenings from 6:15 until 8:30 p.m., and if there is enough demand and interest, an afternoon (2:00 until 4:15 p.m.) offering may be available. Citizens will get a first-hand look at what it takes to run City services such as solid waste, water, police, fire, parks and recreation, and much more. In addition, several community partners will be on board to give a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Concord such a great place to live. In addition to learning about Concord, the City hopes participants will provide input and take a more active role in their neighborhoods and community. For example, Council Members Jennifer Parsley and John Sweat are Concord 101 alumni. More information, the application, and the class schedule are available on the City’s website, concordnc.gov. Residents may also call the City Manager’s Office with questions at 704-920-5215. •

Concord Mobile Care You can now report pot holes, street light malfunctions, and many other non-emergency issues to the City using your smartphone. Visit concordnc.gov to learn about and download the Concord Mobile Care app for your android or iOS device, or access the web-version on any other device, including PC and laptop computers.

Did you know. . . you can read the City Council agenda when it is published the Friday prior to each regular session? Visit concordnc. gov/Government/Council-Agenda to see what's on the agenda each month.

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Neighborhood

Liaisons Your direct link to the City of Concord

eighborhood Liaisons are a key component to the city’s Partnership for Stronger Neighborhoods program. Every recognized neighborhood has a liaison – a city staff member assigned by the City Manager to work with residents in a specific recognized neighborhood. These staff members volunteer to serve as our organization’s “inside connection” to city information and resources by coordinating the exchange of information between our neighborhood organization and city departments. Whether it’s a request to replace a streetlight, repair a broken sidewalk, or arranging for grass in a public right-of-way to be cut, or to find additional details about a development project, the Neighborhood Liaisons are there to connect the city’s residents with the right people to get the job done. The liaisons work tirelessly across department lines to get results for neighborhood service requests, problem solve, or just to answer questions. In an effort to express appreciation for work that they do, each spring the City Manager hosts a Neighborhood Liaison Luncheon. The 2019 luncheon was held on Tuesday, April 30 at Clearwater Artist Studios in Gibson Village. Our liaisons are great resources to our neighborhoods. During this year’s luncheon, 52 liaisons were honored by the City Manager with special appreciation gifts for their hard work and dedication. Two Liaisons – Jim Sells, Emergency Management Coordinator and Tom Bach, Water Resources Engineering Manager - were presented with Distinguished Service Awards.

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“Neighborhood Liaisons personify

City of Concord Important Phone Numbers

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organizational core values: Communication and Trust,” said City Manager Lloyd Payne. “Our liaisons in the Partnership for Stronger Neighborhoods Program and Community Outreach Coordinator Cherie Jzar are the reason for our success in fostering connections across

Customer Care Center .................................... 704-920-5555 Call the Customer Care Center for service requests and inquiries about any of the following: • Electric Outages/Services • Water/Sewer Emergencies • Dead Animal Pick-up • Drinking Water Inquiries • Garbage/Bulk Pick-up/Recycling • Utility Bills • Street/Traffic Light Issues • Right-of-Way Issues • Storm Water/Storm Drain/Flooding Problems • Yard Waste/Leaf Collection • Building Material Disposal • Bulk Metal Collection • Old Tire Collection • Vacant Lot Cleaning/Mowing You can also fax our Customer Care team at ...........704-920-6953

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Main Switchboard ................................................704-920-5200 Buildings & Grounds .............................................704-920-5380 City Clerk ............................................................704-920-5205 City Manager .......................................................704-920-5215 Communications ..................................................704-920-5580 Concord Regional Airport ......................................704-920-5900 Electric Systems ..................................................704-920-5320 Engineering .........................................................704-920-5425 Finance ..............................................................704-920-5220 Fire Department Administration .............................704-920-5516 Fleet Services.......................................................704-920-5430 Housing...............................................................704-920-6100 Human Resources ...............................................704-920-5100 Meter Reading .....................................................704-920-5219 Parks & Recreation ..............................................704-920-5600 Planning & Neighborhood Development ..................704-920-5152 Police (non-emergency) ........................................704-920-5000 Public Affairs .......................................................704-920-5210 Purchasing ..........................................................704-920-5440 Rider Transit ........................................................704-920-7433 Risk Management.................................................704-920-5111 Rocky River Golf Club ...........................................704-455-1200 Solid Waste .........................................................704-920-5361 Tax Collector ........................................................704-920-5216 TTY/North Carolina Relay ....................................................... 711 Transportation .....................................................704-920-5338 Water Resources ..................................................704-920-5337 Zoning/Permits ....................................................704-920-5152

These exceptional liaisons were recognized for their high level of commitment and outstanding service to their assigned neighborhood, as well as their outstanding contributions, work ethic, and dedication to the Neighborhood Program. To learn more about the City’s Recognized Neighborhood Program and to find the name and contact information of the liaison assigned to your neighborhood, visit concordnc.gov/ neighborhoods or call (704) 920-5298.

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All-new Cabarrus County, NC Destination & Motorsports Guide available now Latest edition celebrates NASCAR artist, speedway anniversary, and the energy and excitement that can only be found “Where Racing Lives”

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he latest edition of the official travel resource for Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Midland and Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina is now available from the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau. As a special tribute to NASCAR artist, Sam Bass and to mark the 60th Coca-Cola 600, the cover of this year’s Destination & Motorsports Guide features a design Bass created to commemorate the 2009 race. Inside, stories showcase new attractions, seasonal itineraries, the craft beverage scene in Cabarrus County, and more alongside all the information needed to explore everything the area has to offer. “The Guide has always been a reflection of our community, and Cabarrus County is a destination that’s steeped in tradition and excitement,” said Cabarrus County CVB President and CEO, Donna Carpenter. “From the energy portrayed in Sam’s work to the vibrant images and videos incorporated throughout, this year’s guide inspires action and encourages everyone who picks it up to experience the full-throttle fun of Cabarrus County.” Augmented reality (AR) brings the Guide to life when paired with the free Visit Cabarrus app. To access exclusive videos, download or update the app in the App Store or Google Play. Then, hover the device over any image with the AR icon and follow the prompts. Check out Visit Cabarrus social media channels for a short how-to video. To request a copy of the Guide, go to VisitCabarrus.com. The Guide is also available at the Cabarrus County Visitor Center, major Cabarrus attractions, participating restaurants and in all Cabarrus County hotels. To offer the Guide at your location, contact Amber Levi at 704-456-7974.

About the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau As a destination marketing organization, the CCCVB is dedicated to promoting Cabarrus County as a visitor destination and enhancing the complete visitor experience. We also represent and support the interests of the local tourism industry and promote public awareness of the importance of tourism. In 2017, tourism generated $446.84 million in visitor spending, $106.14 million in payroll, $33.45 million in state and local taxes and 4,580 jobs. For more, visit CabCoCVB.com or find us at Facebook.com/VisitCabarrus and @VisitCabarrus on Twitter and Instagram. •