FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Contact: Kim McMillan, 704-336-2643
kmcmillan@charlottenc.gov


WHO:             
Mayor Anthony Foxx, 2011-2013 City Council Members, City of Charlotte staff, and conference facilitators/presenters
 
WHAT:           
Annual Mayor & City Council Retreat
 
WHERE:        
Whitehead Manor Conference Center
5901 Sardis Road
 
WHEN:          
Thursday & Friday, February 7 – 8, 2013
                  
WHY:             
To discuss Charlotte’s economic health within the context of the global market, a review of transformative projects and their relationship to Charlotte’s focus areas, budget overview and financial update, and a review of Focus Area Plans.
 
On Thursday, February 7, a special address during lunch will be given by The Honorable Kasim Reed, Mayor of Atlanta and Jeff Booth of Holland & Knight.
 
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
·         On-site media may request interviews.
 
LOGISTICS:
·         Meals are available for media but must be reserved. Please note that on Friday there will be a closed session during lunch.
 
Additional documents:
MAP to Whitehead Manor Conference Center (PDF)
UPDATED AGENDA for 2013 Retreat (PDF)