DMC Experts in the Old North State


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Brimming with destinations from the mountains to the sea, North Carolina provides guests the opportunity to tap in to authenticity through natural wonders and cultural experiences, washed down with sweet tea and topped with a smile. Adventure meets charm. Mouth-watering barbeque, jaw-dropping mountain trails and glorious windswept beaches make North Carolina a siren call from the South; where the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway beckons groups with road trips, Asheville offers craft beer trails and a dynamic art scene, and the wild Spanish mustangs and gilded sands of the Outer Banks is a transcendental experience.

DMC services in the following locations:
  • Charlotte
  • Asheville
  • The Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill)
  • The Piedmont (Greensboro, Winston Salem, High Point)
  • The Beaches (Wilmington and Outerbanks)

The DMC in Charlotte just as visionary as you

Spark by Design infuses imagination, customer-focused attitude and inviting southern charm to perfectly plan and execute unrivaled corporate events throughout North Carolina. In addition to achieving the industry’s most rigorous DMC criteria, they also offer:

Longevity

The Spark By Design team has been providing event solutions in North Carolina since 2007.

Leadership

The company continues community involvement with the Friends of West Meck Advisory Board, which promotes partnerships between businesses and public high schools. Owner, Helen Edwards has served multiple roles on the board of ILEA Charlotte, including Past-President.

Industry Engagement

Spark values their industry relationships with ILEA, MPI, and NACE and partnerships with Visit Charlotte and Visit Asheville.

Honors

Two-Time ILEA Esprit Award winning company. Owner, Helen Edwards was awarded the Hospitality Professional of the Year in 2021 from the CRVA (Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority).

Emergency Preparedness

Both preemptive and proactive, they have a detailed emergency plan in place for every event.

Sustainability

They implement sustainable businesses practices that leave a positive impact environmentally, socially and economically.

What’s new for groups in North Carolina

GoPro Motorplex

Ride up to 55 mph in their karts for a high-adrenaline group experience.
GoPro Motorplex

Ride up to 55 mph in their karts for a high-adrenaline group experience.

USNWC Winter Experience

Skate on 17,000 square feet of ice located in the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center.
USNWC Winter Experience

Skate on 17,000 square feet of ice located in the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center.

Moonshine Distillery & Tasting

Sip a recipe that’s five generations old while learning about the history of the craft.
Moonshine Distillery & Tasting

Sip a recipe that’s five generations old while learning about the history of the craft.

Need to Know

Everything you need to know for your visit.

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Airports
Weather

Airports

CLT, RDU, AVL, ILM, GSO, PTI

Weather

With annual average temperatures around 60 degrees, NC provides a welcoming environment year-round dependent on the region where one could snowski in the west and surf in the east.

Fun for all (yes, all)

Fascinate the history lovers. Feed the foodies. Thrill the risk-takers. We defy one-size-fits-all and deliver custom experiences that excite everyone in the group.

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Adventure
Foodies
Wellness
Unique Tours
Culture
Leisure

Adventure

  • Waterfall Chasing in Blue Ridge Mountains
  • NASCAR Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway
  • Historic Shipwrecks

Foodies

  • Beer City USA
  • Yadkin Valley Wine Tours
  • Fishing Excursion and Cooking Class

Wellness

  • Mountain Swimming Holes
  • Uptown Yoga in Charlotte
  • Beach Day

Unique Tours

  • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Civil War Tours
  • Open Air Comedy + Brewery Tours

Culture

  • Biltmore Estate
  • Mayberry Tours
  • Levine Avenue of the Arts

Leisure

  • Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Shopping, Makeup & Hair with Personal Stylist
  • Riverboat Cruises

Meeting & event possibilities in North Carolina

Fun facts from your DMC experts

The Venus flytrap is native only to North and South Carolina.

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North Carolina is home to 1,500 lakes and 37,000 miles of freshwater streams.

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It takes about eight hours to drive the full length of the state.

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Our clients say it best

“The best Hosts DMC I’ve worked with thus far! I love your professionalism, your presentation & your willingness to work with all the weird requests that we have! I still can’t believe you guys pulled this off with such short notice & the hurricane! This was definitely one for the books!”

Senior Event Logistics Manager, Technology Industry

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