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The only early-2025 trade show sponsored by the Carolinas Credit Union League!
The Carolinas Credit Union League’s signature conference, LAUNCH, is back for its ninth year! Join us at Embassy Suites Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa for a stellar experience designed to help you meet tomorrow’s challenges today. Discover the latest trends, products, and strategies to propel your credit union’s success.
Ideal for specialists, managers, and directors across departments like operations, compliance, IT, and more, this event offers diverse breakout sessions, a two-day trade show, pre-conference workshops, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Awards Gala, and CUxEL Protégé Competition Finals. Don’t miss this premier opportunity!
Great Features at LAUNCH 2025!
Sprint Sessions • Prize Wheel • Trade Show Lounge
Events & Pricing
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Credit Union Roundtable - $65
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Credit Union Roundtable (under $400M in assets) provides an open, cooperative environment for discussion of challenges, opportunities, and timely topics submitted by registrants. Select the "LAUNCH Plus" ticket for access to this and the two-day trade show!
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Emerging Leaders' Workshop - $65
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This workshop will propel young professionals, age 40 and under, to the next level. Select the "LAUNCH Plus" ticket for access to this and the two-day trade show!
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LAUNCH, the leading CU show in the Carolinas! - $100
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Trade Show Day 1)
Access two days of product evaluations, expert insights, and solutions to better serve your team and members. Benefit from educational sessions, industry experts, and credit union-focused suppliers showcasing technology and strategies to move your credit union forward.
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Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Awards Gala - $175
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Honoring credit unions and credit union professionals. Ticket includes the reception starting at 6:00 and dinner beginning at 7:00. Cocktail attire is encouraged. The professional photographer will begin photos at 5:30 for award winners.
Proceeds benefit the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation.
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LAUNCH, the leading CU show in the Carolinas! - $100
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Trade Show Day 2)
Access two days of product evaluations, expert insights, and solutions to better serve your team and members. Benefit from educational sessions, industry experts, and credit union-focused suppliers showcasing technology and strategies to move your credit union forward.
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CUxEL Protégé Competition Finals Luncheon - $0 (included with LAUNCH)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Witness the 2025 CUxEL Protégé Competition Finals as top finalists from North and South Carolina vie for the title. The winner and two runners-up will receive scholarships from the Carolinas Credit Union League. Doors open at 11 a.m.; the show begins at 11:30 a.m. (RSVP required; Seating limited)
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Sponsorship Opportunities for Credit Unions
| Credit Union Supporter Sponsorship |
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Investment - $1,000
Sponsorship to benefit the CU Roundtable, Emerging Leaders' Workshop, or CUxEL Protégé Competition Finals + Luncheon.
Your Credit Union Name and Logo will be listed in program guide, event website and on other signage; Recognition in announcements throughout event.
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| Awards Gala Sponsorships (LAUNCH Ticket Sold Separately ) |
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Premier - $6,500
You will enjoy premier sponsorship recognition at the AWARDS GALA dinner. Your
logo and sponsorship level will be listed in the program guide, on the website and on other signage. Includes 10 tickets to the dinner with table tent recognition.
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Dinner - $4,500
You will enjoy special sponsorship recognition at the AWARDS GALA dinner. Your logo and sponsorship level will be listed in the program guide, on the website and on other signage. Includes 10 tickets to the dinner with table tent recognition.
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Cocktail Reception - $3,500
You will enjoy special sponsorship recognition at the cocktail reception. Your logo and sponsorship level will be listed in the program guide, on the website and on other signage. Includes 10 tickets to the dinner with table tent recognition.
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Table Sponsor - $2,500
Your logo and sponsorship level will be listed in the program guide, on the website and on other signage. Includes 10 tickets to the dinner with table tent recognition.
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Emerging Leaders/Protégé Table Sponsor - $1,500
You will enjoy special recognition as a sponsor of a table for emerging leaders and/or Protégé finalists in the Carolinas. This is offered at a discounted price! Your credit union’s name will be listed in the program guide, on the website and on other signage. Includes 10 tickets to the dinner for young professionals with table tent recognition.
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| For questions or to be invoiced for an Awards Gala sponsorship, please contact Lauren Whaley at lwhaley@carolinasfoundation.org. |
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities for Vendors
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Be a part of LAUNCH! Choose your level of engagement from the sponsorships we have available, including Takeoff Sponsor (45-minute breakout session), Sprint Session Sponsor (20-minute session), Exhibit Booth Sponsor, and more. The trade show floor opens on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 12. Then our
full day of educational sessions and day 2 of the trade show takes place on Thursday, February 13.
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Accommodations
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
5400 John Q. Hammonds Dr. NW
Concord, NC 28027
Reservation Deadline: January 20, 2025
Rate: $184
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*In the event the room block is full, check availability at the hotel to reserve at the regular rate. If the hotel is sold out and you would like to be added to the waitlist, email brouse@carolinasleague.org. We encourage you to also make alternate accommodations (refundable) as openings are not guaranteed. Update 12.12: The room block is sold out for the evening of Feb. 12th. Rooms are still available for the evening of Feb. 11th for those only staying one night.
Alternate Accommodations
Courtyard by Marriott
7201 Scott Padgett Pkwy
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Residence Inn by Marriott
7601 Scott Padgett Pkwy
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Homewood Suites by Hilton
7300 Scott Padgett Pkwy
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Cancellation Policy: Any LAUNCH cancellation received in writing by January 24th is eligible for a refund of the amount paid minus a $35 administrative fee. For Gala cancellations, please email
development@carolinasleague.org for assistance. Substitutions for all events are accepted any time prior to the event.
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