American Institute of Architects moves South Atlantic Region Conference out of Wilmington because of HB2

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American Institute of Architects moves South Atlantic Region Conference out of Wilmington because of HB2

April 25, 2016

The state of North Carolina reports another loss due to HB2. The American Institute of Architects moved their South Atlantic Region conference out of Wilmington in response to HB2. The economic impact on this coastal city due to the lost conference is estimated at $950,000. Losing this conference in Wilmington increases the negative economic impact of HB2 even further.

"We ask lawmakers to engage in further dialogue and legislate a more equitable solution that takes into account the needs of all persons in North Carolina."

- AIA View full statement

The loss of the AIA conference is just another in a long line of HB2 related losses for the state of North Carolina.

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Cece Nunn, HB2 Loss Of Architect Conference Costs Wilmington Nearly $1M, Estimates Show - 4/26/16, Wilmington Biz. Accessed on 9/9/16.
David Crawford, AIA South Atlantic to Move Conference From Wilmington Due to HB 2 - 4/25/16, AIA NC. Accessed on 9/9/16.

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