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Early bird registration for WordCamp Raleigh ends this week

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If you’ve been thinking about registering for WordCamp Raleigh 2011 on May 21st and 22nd but haven’t got around to it yet then what are you waiting for?  Our early bird discount which saves you $10.00 on the already low ticket price of $45.00 ends this week so go Register Now!

The coupon code to use is EARLYBIRD.  Just select the number of Attendee tickets you want to purchase and Enter a Discount Code.  This year is going to be even better than last year and we’re lining up a great program of speakers for the three tracks across the one and a half days of the event.

We look forward to seeing you in May for a great event.

WordCamp Raleigh 2011 dates announced

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Spring is almost here and soon it will be time for WordCamp Raleigh 2011.  Planning has begun in earnest for this year’s event and just like last year we hope you will find this the best forum for learning about WordPress.

I'M ATTENDING WordCamp RaleighWe are pleased to announce that the dates for WordCamp Raleigh have been confirmed as Saturday 21st May and Sunday 22nd May.  This is the same weekend as last year and we’re pleased that the location for the conference is also the same.

Sheraton Raleigh Downtown will again be the location for WordCamp Raleigh.  This exceptional hotel in the heart of downtown Raleigh was the perfect location for last year and will be again this year.

We are excited to be lining up a first class lineup of speakers to present on a wide range of WordPress topics.  Check the Speakers and Schedule pages as we add presenters and build the schedule for the one and a half day conference.

Visit the Registration page to buy your tickets and use the coupon code EARLYBIRD to get a $10 discount (limited number of tickets available).

We do hope you can attend this year and we look forward to welcoming you to WordCamp Raleigh 2011.

Guest Survey

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Thank you for attending WordCamp Raleigh 2010, we hope you enjoyed the event and found it to be useful.  Before we start planning WordCamp Raleigh 2011 we wanted to reach out to every attendee and get the feedback on the event.  We would very much appreciate it if you could take a couple of minutes out of your day to complete this Guest Survey.

By collecting your comments and feedback we can ensure that next years event is even better.  Your answers will be treated in the strictest of confidence.  Thank you for attending and we hope to see you again next year.

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Sponsor Spotlight: CompTIA

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CompTIAWe are extremely pleased to announce our latest Platinum sponsor, CompTIA.

The Computing Technology Industry Association is the non-profit trade association advancing the global interests of information technology (IT) professionals and companies including manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and educational institutions.

For businesses, hiring certified workers means higher customer satisfaction, increased productivity and lower employee turnover. CompTIA’s vendor-neutral, globally recognized certifications ensure that professionals have the knowledge and skills to perform in IT job roles.

CompTIA provides its members with benefits like:

CompTIA also provides communities where IT executives with specific interests come together, in-person and online, to build partnerships, share best practices, and address specific industry and business issues.

Members can also promote their products and services through CompTIA’s communication channels, like their Association Newsletter and SmartBrief e-newsletter, as well as their online forum communities.

CompTIA’s current communities include:

  • Open Source
  • IT Security
  • IT Services & Support
  • Managed IT Services
  • Healthcare IT
  • Cloud/SaaS
  • Small Business Owners

We send our thanks to all of CompTIA for sponsoring this event and for the tremendous work they do on behalf of the IT industry!

Coming to Raleigh for WordCamp?

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Here’s some visitors information for those of you who haven’t been to our beautiful city before.

We are pleased to be working with the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau to welcome guests to WordCamp Raleigh and to our city. The GRCVB have provided us with lots of information for you our guests and their website www.visitraleigh.com has lots more information.

Raleigh has much to offer any visitor – from great food and world-class museums, to boutique shopping and beautiful parks and gardens. Raleigh is known as the “City of Oaks” because of the high concentration of green space in and around the city. It has an unmistakable southern charm and the history of the area is visible everywhere.

Outside of Raleigh there are 11 fascinating cities and towns that make up the Greater Raleigh area. Each has its own personality and charm, the historic downtown areas and tree-lined streets are some of the best in the state.

There is an abundance of parks and lakes in the area offering scenic walks and recreational activities for all ages both on the land and on the water. The J.C. Raulston Arboretum on the North Carolina State University campus is especially beautiful with over 8 acres and 5,000 species of plants, shrubs and trees on display.

Raleigh is also well-known as a sports city. The city is home to the Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League Team and winners of the Stanley Cup in the 2005-06 season. The Carolina Railhawks Football Club play out of the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary which is one of the premier soccer complexes in the United States.

North Carolina State University is the home of the NC State Wolfpack which boasts an active and very successful NCAA sports program including the NC State Football Team, ACC Mens Basketball and Womens Basketball Teams. And of course if you’re a college basketball fan then everyone knows that Duke and UNC find their homes here in the Triangle making this the hub for college basketball.

If culture is what you seek then Raleigh has a plethora of museums and performing arts. The NC Museum of Art has just re-opened after receiving a $138 million expansion featuring new galleries and public spaces including 23 Rodin sculptures. There is also the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, the NC Museum of History, and the Marbles Kids Museum.

The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts is home to the Carolina Ballet, the North Carolina Symphony, and the North Carolina Theatre. There is also The Opera Company of North Carolina, the Raleigh Chamber Music Guild, and the North Carolina Master Chorale in downtown Raleigh.

For more information and ideas of things to do in and around Raleigh go to www.visitraleigh.com

For a full calendar of events click here.

We hope you enjoy your visit to Raleigh, the City of Oaks!