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2026 NC CCIM State Conference Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel | Asheville, NC Join us in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains for the 2026 NC CCIM State Conference, hosted at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel. This premier annual event brings together commercial real estate professionals from across North Carolina for high-impact education, meaningful networking, and strategic connections. Attendees can expect timely market insights, expert-led sessions, and forward-looking discussions focused on the trends shaping commercial real estate at the local, regional, and national levels. The conference also offers valuable opportunities to connect with industry leaders, CCIM designees, and emerging professionals in a dynamic and collaborative setting. Set against the vibrant backdrop of downtown Asheville, the Renaissance Asheville provides a walkable location near top dining, arts, and cultural attractions—making it the perfect destination for both business and fellowship. Whether you are looking to expand your knowledge, grow your network, or strengthen your presence within the CCIM community, the 2026 NC CCIM State Conference is an event you won’t want to miss.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Arrival & Registration Experience

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Peaks, Projects  & Possibilities: The Asheville Trolley Tour (cost $75) 

Experience Asheville from a new perspective as you ride through one of North Carolina’s most dynamic and evolving markets. Explore the city’s unique blend of mountain charm, growth, and opportunity while taking in key developments, local highlights, and the energy shaping Asheville’s future. 

1:00 PM – 5:30 PM |  Carolina Connections Lounge

Pull up a chair and make a connection! The Carolina Connections Lounge is your place to relax, reconnect, and build relationships with fellow conference attendees from across North Carolina. Whether your catching up with longtime colleagues, meeting someone new, talking shop, or simply enjoying a great conversation, this is where the Carolina connections come to life.

Stop by, settle in, and expand your network with people who make North Carolina commercial real estate stronger, more connected, and more successful. After all, the best opportunities often start with a simple "Hello!'

3:00 – 4:30 PM | FLAGSHIP SESSION: CRE Roundtables – NC Market Exchange

4:35 – 5:35 PM | Leadership & Legacy Reception (Invite Only)

5:35 – 6:35 PM | Welcome Reception: “Connections That Matter”

6:45 – 8:00 PM | Dinner, Awards & Mentorship Recognition

Friday, September 18, 2026

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM | NC CCIM Annual Board Meeting & Chapter Updates

9:15 AM | CCIM Institute Updates - Michael Reeves, CCIM 2026 CCIM Institute Treasurer Elect

9:30 AM | Keynote Speaker - Christopher Chung, CEO Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina

10:00 AM |  Break

10:15 AM | Keynote Speaker - Bethany Greene, Economist Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

11:00 AM |  Break

11:10 AM |  Historical Presentation - Heath Towson, Historian, The Evolution of Asheville's Built Environment

11:30 AM |  Future - Western NC Asset Owner's & Demand Drivers Panel

12:00 PM |  Closing Remarks