Fresh off a Stanley Cup championship celebration and with major investments on the horizon, Greater Raleigh is buzzing with sports energy. Jason Philbeck, associate director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event to the North Carolina region. He discusses the area’s variety of venues, new developments underway and the local collaboration that sets the destination apart. Philbeck also touches on a recent event that grew into an international success and ways visitors can spend their free time. Watch the video for the full conversation.
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