Posts from June 2023
McChristian Promoted to Vice President
Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 2pm
Visit Raleigh promotes Paula McChristian, CGFM, to VP of Finance and Administration Raleigh, N.C. (June 28, 2023) – Visit Raleigh has promoted Paula McChristian, CGFM, to Vice President of Finance and Administration. In Paula’s 10 years as a Director of Finance and Human Resources she...
Riot Games and Visit Raleigh Release Economic Impact for the 2023 LCS Spring Finals
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 3pm
Esports continues to deliver business and entertainment opportunities in Raleigh as weekend event generated over $2.7 million in direct economic impact for the city Raleigh, N.C. (June 27, 2023) – Riot Games, in partnership with Visit Raleigh, today announced the economic impact statistics...
Sports Watch: Summer 2023
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 3pm
Upcoming events, recent travel and more news from the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance (GRSA)! #SPORTSWATCH Upcoming events in Greater Raleigh, N.C.: USA Baseball National Team Championships North Carolina, USA Baseball National Training Complex, Cary • July 6-9, 2023 (14U), July 13-16, 2023...
Raleigh, N.C., Is a Thriving Hub for Esports
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 3pm
With the help of the Greater Raleigh Esports Local Organizing Committee (GRELOC), Greater Raleigh has emerged as a vibrant and thriving hub for the world of esports, cementing its reputation as a top destination for competitive gaming enthusiasts. With its dynamic community and world-class venues,...
Raleigh's Black-Owned Businesses Thriving
Thursday, June 15, 2023, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (June 15, 2023) – After much anticipation, Liberation Station Bookstore will open its doors this weekend, just steps from Raleigh’s historic Black Main Street – where history continues to be made. The opening of Liberation Station, North Carolina’s first...
KONAMI Selects Raleigh to Host 2023 North America Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Qualifier
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 8am
Winners earn an invite to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship to be held this August in Tokyo, Japan Raleigh, N.C. (June 14, 2023) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) and the Greater Raleigh Esports Local Organizing Committee (GRELOC) are proud to...
Major League Cricket: Schedule Released for Groundbreaking Inaugural Major League Cricket Season
Monday, June 12, 2023, 5pm
The second round of competition of the inaugural Major League Cricket season will be held at Church Street Park in Morrisville, July 20-25. Major League Cricket (MLC) announced today the full schedule for America’s first-ever professional franchise cricket league, set to launch on Thursday,...
ESPN: Wrexham & World Cup legends bring star-studded teams to new winner-take-all soccer tournament
Monday, June 05, 2023, 2pm
New winner-take-all soccer tournament gathers World Cup legends, former pros and amateurs Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff Writer | Jun 4, 2023, 12:15 PM ET CARY, North Carolina -- Imagine if March Madness was staged like a four-day music festival, then sprinkle in equal parts youth soccer tournament, the...