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Raleigh Convention Center Rebrands and Expands | Raleigh News
Raleigh’s convention center just got a major upgrade — and a new name: Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center. The bank paid $525K upfront for at least 15 years of naming rights, with annual increases and possible 5-year extensions. As part of the expansion, a brand-new ballroom is rising where the Red Hat Amphitheater once stood — set to open by 2029 — while the amphitheater itself will debut next June. After a fire damaged the roof, the team rallied, cooking over 100K meals in a pop-up kitchen, and repairs are nearly complete. This bold move signals big growth for downtown Raleigh — fueled…
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