2025 Hotel Information

The 2025 RANC Annual Meeting is being held at

The Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro StreetChapel Hill, NC 27516

The Carolina Inn is a historic Chapel Hill hotel that immerses its visitors in southern hospitality and comfort. The Carolina Inn was newly renovated for its 100th Anniversary in 2024!

It is in walking distance from charming Franklin Street!

Book your stay August 20-22, 2025

Book by calling the hotel at (984) 276-1756 and asking for the room block, or by going online.
The RANC room rate is $259++ and is available until July 23, 2025

Registration

Facility Member: $250
Facility Non-Member: $300
Spouse: $250

Associate Members: Sponsorship levels are required to attend. This conference would not be possible with your participation and support and we look forward to visiting your booth! Three levels are available for you to choose from that have an array of conference benefits.

Registration includes Wednesday night reception, Thursday lunch + general session, Thursday reception, Thursday dinner banquet. 

Optional Registration Add On Activities Include

• Golf Outing on Wednesday, August 20 $150
  • Group tee times starting at 12 noon at UNC Finley Golf Club. Cart + boxed lunch included.
• Carolina Tour on Wednesday, August 20$25
  • Guided Tour (Kenan Memorial Stadium or Dean E Smith Center) followed by group mini bar crawl

Click Here to Register

Vendors/Sponsors

Sponsorships are available for RANC Associate Members. Choose from one of three flexible options:

• Platinum: $1,975
• Gold: $1,350
• Silver: $875

All levels include a booth + two attendees (additional attendees can be purchased). Level benefits vary. CLICK HERE for a full list of sponsorship benefits.

RANC membership is required to take advantage of the conference sponsorship opportunities.
New to RANC? Take advantage of our new member special (join RANC and receive a $250 discount on dues).

Vendor booths will be first come, fist served in the vendor space. Vendors will be allowed to set up on Wednesday, August 20th as well as Thursday morning, August 21st.

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Thank You 2025 Sponsors

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025                                                               

• 11:00 AM - Conference registration opens 
• Kick off the conference at the registration desk. Stop by to pick up your nametag & conference details. 
• Questions? Need assistance, RANC staff will be at the registration table to help.
  
  
• 12:00 PM - Optional Conference activities
  • Golf outing at UNC Finley Golf Club
    • Group tee times starting at 12 noon. Includes cart + boxed lunch.
    • Location: 500 Finley Golf Course Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514
  • Carolina Tour
    • Guided Tour (Kenan Memorial Stadium or Dean E Smith Center) followed by group mini bar crawl
      
• 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Vendors can set up in the Hill Ballroom

• 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Welcome Reception                          Location: Old Well Room
  
  • Build valuable connections, and enjoy a night of great conversations, lite bites, and refreshing cocktails

Thursday, August 21, 2025                                                                    

• 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Vendor Set Up Only                           
• Room open for vendors to set up exhibit tables; continental breakfast available for all vendors in the room   
     
• 8:30 AM- 10:30 AM - RANC Board of Directors Meeting              
• Board of Directors only; continental breakfast provided in room for board members
  
  
• 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM - Lunch for all attendees     
  • Lunch buffet will open at 11:30AM. Enjoy a selection of food before the industry discussion begins.                                         
               
• 12:15 PM - 4:00 PM - General Session: Insights on the future of our industry and what's in store for the days ahead.
         
  • Legislative Updates: Ed Turlington, Brooks Pierce - RANC Lobbyist
  • Argus Media Economic Outlook
  • RANC Member Roundtable - A conversation on Insurance: Learn how industry leaders are staying resilient - adapting strategies + managing risk.
  • NCACP Special Guest
    
    
• 6:00 PM -7:00 PM - Networking Reception                               
• Pre-dinner networking; enjoy conversations, connections, and a cold beverage.
                                              
• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM -  Closing Session & Dinner                                               
• Dinner, networking, and entertainment
• Sponsor raffle drawings
• 50/50 raffle – winner gets ½ the pot! Proceeds benefit the RANC NCACP Fund

Friday, August 22, 2025                                                                                        

• 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Vendor Breakdown                 

Yancey Hicks
Business Insurance Specialist
Mountcastle Insurance