Know Before You Go!
Attendee Information & FAQ
We're looking forward to seeing you on Friday, March 28th at the Alliance Convention Center for ROAR 2025, brought to you by the Alamance Chamber and presented by LeAndra "Nikki" Ratliff.
To ensure you have the best experience possible, we encourage you to review the information below prior to attending the event!
Event Details
Location
& Parking:
The Alliance Convention Center
1214 Turrentine St., Burlington
Attendee Parking: Upon arriving to the event, general attendees will need to park in the PURPLE lot. Please note, it is a bit of a walk from the lot to the event center entrance. Keep this in mind for shoes!
VIP Sponsors: Some of our sponsors receive VIP parking benefits for their attendees. If this applies to you, a pass will be emailed to you prior to the event. Please show this (phone or printed) to the parking attendant for access to the GREEN Lot. Please note, there is a limited number of spots in this lot so we ask that you do not share this pass outside of your company attendees.
Handicap Parking: Handicap parking will be available in the Blue Lot.
General Details:
Attendee check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to visit the ROAR Marketplace during this time, and enjoy breakfast provided by Pepper Moon Catering. Coffee will be available in multiple stations, with two located in the ROAR Marketplace.
The official symposium kick-off is scheduled for 8:45 a.m., with the event will concluding at 3:00 p.m. after the Sip N Social / Speaker Meet & Greet.
Check-In & Seating: Attendees should follow directional signage and enter through the North Entrance of the Convention Center, and check-in to receive their nametag. Sponsors and Sponsor Guests will have reserved seating in the main event room with table numbers listed on the back of their nametags. If you are not a sponsor but have a Reserved Table, your table number will also be on the back of your nametag. General Attendees will have access to open seating at tables 41-59, on a first come-first served basis. Your nametag will note at the bottom if you are a Sponsor, Sponsor Guest, or General Attendee.
Cancelations / Substitution Policy: The deadline for cancelations for a refund has passed. If you are unable to attend and plan to send someone in your place as a substitute, please see the instructions below so they are best prepared. Any attendee changes as of 3/6 will not have a pre-printed nametag for the event. Day of substitutions must arrive to the check-in table, with the name of who they are replacing. They will need to pick up the nametag of the person they are replacing and report to the Help Desk for further assistance.
NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCOMODATED FOR THIS EVENT.
Recommended Attire: Business / Business Casual. Just keep in mind, the room can get chilly throughout the day so layers are recommended. Comfortable footwear is encouraged as a short walk is required to access the event entrance from the parking lot.
Breakfast: Breakfast will be available for registered attendees beginning at 7:30 a.m. The full menu is linked here.
Coffee & Other Beverages: Coffee, juice and tea will be available at the Breakfast Buffet. In addition, two coffee stations will be available in the Vendor Marketplace. A water station will be located in the back of the main conference room throughout the day
Lunch Buffet: A buffet lunch will begin at 11:40 p.m. and will be provided by Pepper Moon Catering. The full menu is linked here.
ROAR Marketplace: This year's marketplace will feature 40 local businesses and nonprofits who will be selling products, sharing services throughout the day. For a list of Vendors, visit our homepage. Be sure to bring payment options for shopping. We encourage attendees to visit with vendors in the morning after check-in, and during the designated vendor breaks throughout the day.
Raffle Tickets: Raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Cash and check will be available at all raffle stations, with Card accepted at one of the stations.
10th Anniversary Gifts: Each attendee will receive a special 10th Anniversary gift that will be placed at each seat. Please do not take more than one gift, or collect any gifts from open seats.
Responsible Business Activity: The ROAR committee has selected the Period Project as this year’s responsible business activity and will be collecting items on Friday. The need of these supplies for girls in our local school system is high, and the impact of your donation is great. Below you will find a list of items that will be collected on Friday. We encourage all attendees to bring as many items as you like on Friday and drop them in the Burton Logistics van as you enter the event.
Requested Items for Collection:
Menstrual Pads - Please ensure these are menstrual pads and are NOT designed for incontience. Items need to be in packaging that states individually wrapped.
Underwear Liners
Boxes of Ziplock Bags (quart sized)
Tampons
Agenda:
We’re proud to celebrate our 10th Annual ROAR Women’s Symposium with an incredible lineup of speakers who are leaders, innovators, and change-makers across a range of industries. This year’s agenda is thoughtfully curated to inspire, empower, and equip attendees with fresh perspectives and actionable insights. From powerful ROAR Talks and Fireside Chats, to our closing Keynote Speaker...these sessions are designed to spark meaningful conversations and elevate your personal and professional journey.
Questions?
Contact roar@alamancechamber.com for any event-related questions. Please note, the Chamber Staff and ROAR Committee will be out of the office setting up for the event on Thursday, March 26th so reply time may be delayed. During the day, you can find a Committee Member with a designated ribbon for questions, or you may visit the Help Desk near check-in.