Destination Charlotte – The Book

Contact: Peter Cuocolo – Official Authorized Distributor Destination Charlotte the book Ph# (917) 225-9078 Email: pcuocolo@charlottespecialevents.com (All books purchased through the Charlotte Special Events Group will be signed by the author Greg Greenawalt) Destination: Charlotte, the book captures the Spirit and Charm of the Region with Stunning New Original Photography Charlotte N.C.  Author Greg Greenawalt and Photographer Paul Purser spent the last year traveling throughout Charlotte and the Piedmont region capturing the feeling and spirit of what it means to work, live and play in Charlotte. Destination Charlotte the book provides insight into Charlotte’s industry, neighborhoods, cultural and entertainment attractions that have helped to make the nation’s 18^th largest city a residential, business and tourism destination. The book contains interviews and supporting commentary from Bruton Smith CEO of Speedway Motorsports and Winston Kelly Executive Director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame regarding NASCAR’s impact on our region both as a industry and a sport . Realtor Allen Tate, former Mayor Harvey Gantt and Michael Smith President &CEO of Charlotte Center City Partners discuss why Charlotte is a great place to live. Bob Morgan President of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and Ronnie Bryant  President and CEO of the Charlotte Regional Partnership discuss the areas main industries and why Charlotte is a great place to conduct  business and Tim Newman CEO of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority provides commentary on the cities attractions and how visitors and residents relax, have fun and play. Author Greg Greenawalt is a 30 year veteran of destination, hospitality and tourism sales and marketing and has promoted destinations across the U.S. from California to Florida. Photographer Paul Purser is a native Charlottean who finds photography as the ultimate creative outlet and has spent his career capturing the beauty of the Carolinas. The book was designed by award-winning book designer Leslie Rindoks of Lorimer Press in Davidson, N.C. The 160 page book with over 250 beautiful four color images is available in a soft cover version for $19.95 and a case bound edition for $29.95. As a bonus, Destination Charlotte offers an historical timeline featuring historical personalities and events that help to explain the growth and development of the region. Destination: Charlotte, the book can be purchased at www.charlottespecialevents.com and from book stores throughout the region including: Visit Charlotte’s Visitors Info Center at  330 South Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte The Mint Museum Shops  at  500 South  Tyron Street and 2730 Randolph Road The ButterCup  343 Providence Road Charlotte Area Barnes and Noble Book stores Charlotte area Borders Book Stores Charlotte Douglas Airport  Destination Charlotte Store E Concourse , Simply Books West atrium The BookMark, at Founders Hall Bank of America Corporate Center Park Road Books,  Park Road Shopping Center 4139 Park Road PaperSkyscraper  330 East Blvd,  Charlotte Charlotte Marriott City Center Gift shop 100 West Trade Street  ,Charlotte Lamount’s Gift Shop Located in the Westin Charlotte 601 South College Street Ann Crittenden Hallmark store  10822 Providence Road # 300 Beth’s Hallmark  Store at the Arboretum 3321 Pineville Matthews Road Ann’s Hallmark  Store at Cotswold Village 116 South Sharon Amity Road Outland Cigar and Gift Store Ballantyne 14815 Ballantyne Village Way Outland Cigar and Gift Store South Park 4625 Piedmont Row Drive # 115 C Amazon.com To arrange an interview or schedule an author’s speaking engagement with photo presentation contact: Peter Cuocolo – Official Authorized Distributor Destination Charlotte the book Ph# (917) 225-9078 Email: pcuocolo@charlottespecialevents.com (All books purchased through the Charlotte Special Events Group will be signed by the author Greg Greenawalt)