CityVision 2025 Conference

April 29 - May 1, 2025 | Greenville, NC

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for CityVision 2025! 

You won't want to miss the opportunity to connect with hundreds of municipal leaders and local government partners during 3 days of educational sessions, networking events, and exploring all that Greenville has to offer!

Attendee Details

April 29 - May 1, 2025 | Greenville Convention Center | Greenville, NC

CityVision 2025 – NCLM’s flagship annual event – is the year’s best opportunity to gather, learn from and network with hundreds of local leaders from around North Carolina.

This year’s conference takes on the emerging issues facing our cities and towns. Expert-led sessions will focus on the topics of housing, transportation, economic development and municipal workforce, along with a targeted showcase on civility and local leadership, and case studies from around North Carolina will provide you with a firsthand look at innovations you can implement back at home. You will leave this conference not just with information and guidance, but with practical, immediate tools to better your community.

NCLM is also offering this year two of its most sought-after educational courses: ‘Commit to Civility,’ which showcases our towns’ governing boards commitment to effective, respectful leadership, and provides participating towns with a Certificate to display at town hall; and ‘Ethics for Municipal Officials,’ which meets the state required ethics training for elected officials.

For those pursuing our AML Certifications, up to six credits are available at CityVision 2025! 

Thank you to our CityVision conference sponsors!

Greenville Mobile Tours

The City of Greenville has organized the seven mobile tour options listed below.

Visit Greenville

African American Cultural Trail

Greenville’s African American heritage will be on display on the African American Cultural Trail, including six stops that showcase the community's rich history. Learn about trailblazing leaders and discover landmarks that reflect the resilience and cultural vibrancy of the African American experience in Greenville and demonstrate the vital role of African Americans in the city's growth and transformation.

Public Art and Beverage Tour

Downtown Greenville is home to various breweries, distilleries, and roasters as well as a plethora of public art. This short walking tour features stops at Uptown Brewing and at Crush, the distillery that produces vodka for the famous Sup Crush. Maybe you are looking for an afternoon pick-me-up. If so, Blackbeard Coffee Roasters might have just what you need. You will also see a diverse variety of public art in the center city along the way.

Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Lab

No visit to Greenville is complete without some piratical activities. Visit the Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Lab, on the west research campus of ECU, for a unique opportunity to see how the State’s maritime archaeological conservation program investigates & preserves the artifacts recovered from the shipwreck identified as the pirate Blackbeard’s flagship. The ship ran aground in 1718 in what is now Beaufort Inlet, and the wreck was discovered in 1996. You will see anchors, utensils, cannons, and other weaponry recovered from the wreckage. The tedious work of mapping, recovering, preserving, and restoring artifacts from the ship is far from complete, and will continue for several more decades.

Greenways Golf Cart Tour

Join us for a relaxing and eco-friendly tour along Greenville’s greenways. Hop on a golf cart and cruise through lush landscapes and tranquil wooded areas alongside peaceful creeks, all while remaining just minutes from the heart of the city. As you journey through this beautiful natural corridor, you’ll feel transported far from the urban setting, offering a refreshing perspective on Greenville’s commitment to blending nature with community spaces. This leisurely ride provides the perfect opportunity to explore one of Greenville’s greatest assets and connect with the city's efforts in sustainability and outdoor recreation.

Industry Tour: Hyster-Yale Materials Handling

Innovation is priority for Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., a globally integrated company offering a full line of high-quality, application-tailored lift trucks & solutions. With its Americas Headquarters located in Greenville, the company’s Global Emerging & Technology Division has announced a partnership with ECU to lease 53,000+ sq. ft. at Intersect East, a 19-acre innovation campus in development in downtown Greenville. This technology center has brought 100+ new jobs to Greenville and is paving the way in technology, testing, and engineering in materials handling.

Wildwood Park

Take a leisurely walk on the wild side and see what is possible when public and private entities come together to do great things for the community.  Immerse yourself in nature’s beauty exploring some of Wildwood Park’s trails, water features, and lush greenery.  You’ll also see unique features such as mountain bike trails, a bicycle skills course, camping platforms, playgrounds, and more. Take a trip to Wildwood and learn why it has become one of the premier public parks in eastern North Carolina.

Industry Tour: MrBeast

The largest YouTube brand in the world will take you behind the scenes of its 100+ acre production campus. MrBeast has become a household name with 450 million+ combined subscribers across platforms & 54 billion views – and we’re proud to call Jimmy Donaldson a Greenville native! The growing company employs 400 industry professionals in Pitt County and continues to add product lines to its brand, such as Feastables. MrBeast also founded Beast Philanthropy to give back to communities around the world. To date, the 501(c)3 organization has donated more than $10 million to charity.

Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities

Your Partnership will not be forgotten.

The top level of support for a top-tier company. At this level, you are considered more than a sponsor; you are a partner, investing heavily in the future of North Carolina’s municipal leaders. As the presenting sponsor, you receive an array of exclusive benefits as well as all standard sponsorship benefits.

  • Exclusive Event Sponsorship with Screen Logos throughout the event
  • Chaperoned Email Message to Registrants
  • 4 Tickets to Board of Directors Reception and Dinner
  • Discounted Additional Registrations
  • Static Advertisement During Conference Meals

ELITE SPONSORSHIP

Printed Program Sponsor

Be remembered as a true champion of municipalities. By providing support for our printed program, you stay by the side of all attendees throughout the conference, and you even go home with them. For this generous sponsorship, you will receive a full-page advertisement of your creation within the program, signage, many additional elite benefits, and all standard sponsorship benefits.

  • Exhibit Space: Premium
  • Registrations with Meals, Breaks and Sessions: 3
  • Inclusion in Pre-conference email notification to registrants
  • Company Logo on CV 2025 Webpage and Events App
  • Prominent Signage at Sponsored Event
  • CV 2024 Registration Attendee List
  • Verbal Acknowledgement at Your Event
  • Social Media Post on Three Platforms: 1
  • Reserved Seating at Meals: 3
  • Static Advertisement During Conference Meals
  • One page ad in CityVision Program
  • Discounted Additional Registration: Discounted rates for additional team members to attend

Elite Level Exclusive Benefits: In addition to the Elite sponsorship level benefits, you have the opportunity to choose (1) one exclusive add-on from the options listed below. Exclusive add-ons first come, first serve. Choose One:

  1. President’s Reception & Dinner | Thursday evening reception and dinner set the stage for the League’s official board swearing-in ceremony. Be seated at a reserved table (2 guests) and enjoy the pre-dinner reception with signage at both events. You will be thanked from the podium by the President of NCLM.
  2. Keynote Speaker Sponsor | Claim center stage with this exclusive opportunity during our opening general session. Receive a podium thank-you from the presiding officer and event signage. Seat-Drop Collateral during the keynote general session.

GOLD SPONSORSHIP

  • Exhibit Space: 1 Booth
  • Registrations with Meals, Breaks and Sessions: 2
  • Inclusion in Pre-conference email notification to registrants
  • Company Logo on CV 2025 Webpage and Events App
  • Prominent Signage at Sponsored Event
  • CV 2024 Registration Attendee List
  • Verbal Acknowledgement at Your Sponsored Event
  • Social Media Post on Three Platforms: 1
  • Reserved Seating at Meals: 2
  • ½ Page Ad in Convention Program
  • Static Advertisement During Conference Meals

Gold Level Exclusive Benefits: In addition to the Gold sponsorship level benefits, you have the opportunity to choose (1) one exclusive add-on from the options listed below. Exclusive add-ons first come, first serve. Choose One:

  1. The Recharging Lounge | Members will sit back, relax, and recharge—themselves and their devices—in the main lounge & additional charging stations throughout the event space. Signage is displayed for 3 full days at all charging stations.
  2. Welcome Reception | The Welcome Reception serves as the official kick-off for CityVision 2025 in Greenville on Tuesday evening. You receive a mention in welcome remarks and logo branded napkins.
  3. Wednesday Seated Lunch | Snag this popular general-session lunch opportunity and be recognized with a podium thank-you from the presiding officer and event signage. Seat-Drop Collateral during this general session event.

SILVER SPONSORSHIP

  • Exhibit Space: 1 Booth
  • Registrations with Meals, Breaks and Sessions: 2
  • Inclusion in Pre-conference email notification to registrants
  • Company Logo on CV 2025 Webpage and Events App
  • Prominent Signage at Sponsored Event
  • CV 2024 Registration Attendee List
  • Verbal Acknowledgement at Your Event
  • Social Media Post(S) on Three Platforms: 1
  • Small display ad in convention program
  • Static Advertisement During Conference Meals

Silver Level Exclusive Benefits: In addition to the Silver sponsorship level benefits, you have the opportunity to choose (1) one exclusive add-on from the options listed below. Exclusive add-ons first come, first serve. Choose One:

  1. CityVision After Party | When all the lessons have been learned and the awards given out, attendees hit the dance floor at the CityVision After Party to really “cap” things off. This upbeat event ensures your company remains top of mind with our elected officials and municipal staff. You will enjoy event signage and DJ shout-out.
  2. Young Professionals’ Social | Be a champion for the next generation of municipal officials by sponsoring the Young Professionals’ Social where you will enjoy attendance for two representatives and event signage.
  3. Hotel Key Cards | Your company logo is included on the back of attendee hotel key cards at each conference hotel in addition to all other standard sponsorship benefits.
  4. Name Badges | Your company logo is included on all attendee name badges in addition to all other standard sponsorship benefits.
  5. Lanyards | Your company logo is co-branded with NCLM on all conference lanyards in addition to all other standard sponsorship benefit.
  6. Pens | Pens with your company logo are given out at all sessions, including general sessions.
  7. Gift Bag Sponsor | Sponsor an item that attendees will take with them everywhere — your company logo on all conference swag bags. Other standard sponsorship benefits apply.
  8. CityVision Mobile App Sponsor | Your company’s branding will appear as a banner ad throughout the mobile app and on the main landing page that will appear each time an attendee launches the conference application. Other standard sponsor benefits apply.
  9. Thursday General Session Breakfast | Thursday's breakfast will be served alongside general session. Reach maximum attendees with a podium mention and prominent signage. Standard sponsor benefits also apply.
  10. Grand Prize Sponsor | Sponsor the conference’s grand prize to be recognized at the President’s Dinner (Thursday, May 1) with signage and a podium mention. Also includes one ticket to the President’s Dinner for additional networking opportunities and standard sponsor benefits.

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP

  • Exhibit Space: 1 Booth
  • Registrations with Meals, Breaks and Sessions: 1
  • Pre-conference email notification to registrants
  • Company Logo on CV 2025 Webpage and Events App
  • Prominent Signage at Sponsored Event
  • CV 2024 Registration Attendee List

Bronze Level Exclusive Benefits: In addition to the Bronze sponsorship level benefits, you have the opportunity to choose (1) one exclusive add-on from the options listed below. Exclusive add-ons first come, first serve. Choose One:

  1. Exclusive Pre-Con Sponsorship | You are the sole sponsor of this half-day of educational and teambuilding sessions. You will enjoy prominent signage, podium mentions at each session, and all other standard sponsorship benefits.
  2. Hydration Stations | You provide branded reusable water bottles (optional). We provide the hydration stations with beverages. Signage is seen throughout the entire conference at beverage stations. Other standard sponsor benefits apply.
  3. Ribbon Table Sponsor | Sponsor the ribbon table. We provide the ribbons. Get face-to-face time with NCLM members and executive committee members. Other stand sponsor benefits apply.
  4. Wednesday Breakfast & Browse | Hand-held breakfast fare allows attendees to eat on the go as they browse exhibitor and sponsor booths with sponsor signage at each food station. Standard sponsor benefits also apply.
  5. Wednesday Browse & Break | Sponsor a break that brings people right to your booth! Food and beverages draw attendees to the exhibit hall where they will browse the exhibitor and sponsor booths. Signage at each food station. Standard sponsor benefits also apply.
  6. Wednesday Ice-Cream Social | The ice-scream social is a real fan favorite, and you will be the sole sponsor of this exclusive opportunity too. Signage at each food station as well as standard sponsor benefits.
  7. Thursday Dessert Social | Following NCLM’s Business Meeting is a decadent dessert buffet that draws a crowd. You may have packed up your booth, but our attendees are in full swing at this event. Stay and socialize or leave your logoed napkins (optional) behind for extra exposure. Standard sponsor benefits also apply.
  8. Thursday Networking Break | Make an impression by sponsoring our final networking break of the conference complete with prominent signage and all other standard sponsor benefits.

EXHIBITORS

A great place to start your relationship with NCLM or to reinforce your image with the municipalities that you serve. Your 10x10 booth is equipped with electric and wi-fi and a draped table. One representative receives full registration that includes meals and networking functions.

  • Commercial Exhibitors: $2,000
  • Non-profit Exhibitors: $1,500
  • Government Agency Exhibitors: $750

Save the Date!

CityVision 2026 | May 5-7, 2026

CityVision 2026 will be in taking place in the capitol city, Raleigh, N.C. We look forward to having you there. Watch this space for upcoming details.