Events

• Start-Up Charlotte: How the Queen City is Empowering Entrepreneurs and Innovators -Engage Charlotte Luncheon May 2012

  Event Date: 05/16/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: Packard Place

  Come and find out about Charlotte's exciting new initiatives for entrepreneurs and learn about the resources that can help you launch your business. Our moderator will be Stoney Sellars, chair of the Charlotte City Council Business Advisory Committee. Panelists include Dan Roselli of Packard Place, Manoj Govindan of Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Curtis Watkins of CLT Joules.

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  Start-Up Charlotte: How the Queen City is Empowering Entrepreneurs and Innovators -Engage Charlotte Luncheon May 2012 05/16/2012

• Business After Hours May 2012

  Event Date: 05/17/2012
  Event Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  Event Location: aloft Charlotte Ballantyne

  Business After Hours is the Charlotte Chambers networking event which features unique venues, great food and drinks, prizes, and best of all, business to business networking in a relaxed atmosphere!

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  Business After Hours May 2012 05/17/2012

• Launching Mosaic Village -NorthWest Chapter Luncheon

  Event Date: 05/17/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: Grimes Lounge Johnson C. Smith University

  Hear how the area surrounding the Johnson C. Smith University campus is undergoing significant new development. Learn about the new Mosaic Village- the new construction, and placement of new commercial, retail, and university developments.. Speaker: Senator Malcolm Graham, District 40.

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  Launching Mosaic Village -NorthWest Chapter Luncheon 05/17/2012

• Bananas About Golf! Chiquita Classic Moves to Charlotte -Metro Chapter Luncheon

  Event Date: 05/22/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: The Westin Charlotte

  Bananas about golf and like to entertain at sporting events? Then you wont want to miss Chiquita Classic Tournament Director, Thomas Federl, at the Metro Chapters luncheon. He will discuss how businesses can get involved in Charlottes newest sporting event that takes place September 24-30 at The Club at Longview which benefits local charities.

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  Bananas About Golf! Chiquita Classic Moves to Charlotte -Metro Chapter Luncheon 05/22/2012

• Entrepreneurial Platform Series: Intercity Entrepreneurship Videoconference, London May 2012

  Event Date: 05/22/2012
  Event Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  Event Location: UNC Charlotte - Center City Campus

  Join some of our area's high-growth entrepreneurs as we learn about entrepreneurship in Tech City, one of the world's most vibrant entrepreneurial hubs. We'll video conference with attendees of this year's Inter City Visit to London and hear from staff of the Tech City Investment Organization and a start-up business owner.

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  Entrepreneurial Platform Series: Intercity Entrepreneurship Videoconference, London May 2012 05/22/2012

• A.M. Biz Leads May 2012

  Event Date: 05/23/2012
  Event Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  Event Location: Sam's Club

  At this speed networking event you do not have to "work the room". The format allows you to meet face-to-face with every attendee. For additional exposure drop your marketing materials in the free goody bags compliments of Sam's Club/University City/8909 JW Clay Dr. FREE for Chamber Members/25.00 for Future Chamber Members. Questions? Contact KVitale@CharlotteChamber.com

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  A.M. Biz Leads May 2012 05/23/2012

• Meet the Primes! LYNX Blue Line Extension Information Session

  Event Date: 05/23/2012
  Event Time: 7:30 am - 9:30 am
  Event Location: Extravaganza Depot

  The Charlotte Area Transit System invites you to attend our Meet the Primes Information Session for the LYNX Blue Line Light Rail Extension Project. At this free event, CATS staff will provide an overview of the project and information regarding the Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) programs.

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  Meet the Primes! LYNX Blue Line Extension Information Session 05/23/2012

• SouthWest Chapter Lunch June 2012

  Event Date: 06/05/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: Marriott Executive Park

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  SouthWest Chapter Lunch June 2012 06/05/2012

• Info Charlotte Open House

  Event Date: 06/06/2012
  Event Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  Event Location: Charlotte Chamber - Info Charlotte

  Our new furniture is all set up, and we're ready to break it in! Enjoy some light food and beverages while you check out the space and network with Charlotte Chamber staff and other business professionals. The event is free and open to the community, but registration is appreciated.

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  Info Charlotte Open House 06/06/2012

• Meet & Greet June 2012

  Event Date: 06/06/2012
  Event Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  Event Location: COSTCO

  Maximize connections face-to-face at this speed networking event. Make new business contacts and increase the quality and quantity of your professional database. Enjoy a continental breakfast and door prizes compliments of COSTCO / 500 Tyvola. FREE for Chamber Members / 25.00 for Future Chamber Members. Questions ? Contact KVitale@CharlotteChamber.com

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  Meet & Greet June 2012 06/06/2012

• Social Media Marketing: Facebook and EdgeRank

  Event Date: 06/06/2012
  Event Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: Charlotte Chamber - Belk Action Center

  The EdgeRank algorithm is used by Facebook to determine which of your followers actually sees your content. Learn more about how the algorithm works and what you can do to help more people see and engage with your Facebook posts. Our guest speaker will be Corey Creed, president of HIPPO Internet Marketing Training and director of training for Social Fresh.

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  Social Media Marketing: Facebook and EdgeRank 06/06/2012

• Ballantyne Business Bash - Ballantyne Chapter Signature Event 2012

  Event Date: 06/07/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
  Event Location: Ballantyne Corporate Park - Brixham Green

  The Charlotte Chamber Ballantyne Chapter will hosts this outdoor lunchtime gathering in the Ballantyne Corporate Park each year. 500+ attendees enjoy live entertainment, great food from area restaurants, and networking. Tickets available thru EZ-TIXX. Link listed below.

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  Ballantyne Business Bash - Ballantyne Chapter Signature Event 2012 06/07/2012

• Engage Charlotte Mixer June 2012

  Event Date: 06/13/2012
  Event Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  Event Location: Hickory Tavern-Metropolitan

  Join us for networking with the chamber's young professionals, drink specials and complimentary appetizers. Engage Charlotte events are open to 21- to 39-year-old young professionals throughout the Charlotte area.

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  Engage Charlotte Mixer June 2012 06/13/2012

• Survive & Thrive Breakfast hosted by SouthPark: Communication Strategies for Organizational Success

  Event Date: 06/13/2012
  Event Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  Event Location: Maggiano's Little Italy

  Topic: Communication Strategies for Organizational Success.

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  Survive & Thrive Breakfast hosted by SouthPark: Communication Strategies for Organizational Success 06/13/2012

• Impact of College Football - University City Chapter Lunch

  Event Date: 06/14/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: Hilton Charlotte University Place

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  Impact of College Football - University City Chapter Lunch 06/14/2012

• Charlotte Creates Series: Creative Crowdshare Designing Charlotte's DNC Creative Hub June 2012

  Event Date: 06/20/2012
  Event Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  Event Location: CenterStage at NoDa

  Help us tell Charlottes story of creativity and innovation. Members of the creative community will reconvene, for a second creative crowdshare, to plan the development of the Creative Hub for the Democratic National Convention.

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  Charlotte Creates Series: Creative Crowdshare Designing Charlotte's DNC Creative Hub June 2012 06/20/2012

• Cyber Security - Metro Chapter Lunch

  Event Date: 06/26/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: The Westin Charlotte

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  Cyber Security - Metro Chapter Lunch 06/26/2012

• A.M. Biz Leads June 2012

  Event Date: 06/27/2012
  Event Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  Event Location: Sam's Club

  At this speed networking event you do not have to "work the room". The format allows you to meet face-to-face with every attendee. For additional exposure drop your marketing materials in the free goody bags compliments of Sam's Club/University City/8909 JW Clay Dr. FREE for Chamber Members / 25.00 for Future Chamber Members. Questions? Contact KVitale@charlottechamber.com

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  A.M. Biz Leads June 2012 06/27/2012

• Member Orientation & Open House - June 27, 2012

  Event Date: 06/27/2012
  Event Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  Event Location: Charlotte Chamber - Belk Action Center

  PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE! Member Orientation & Open House- Open to members whether theyre new or long term participants seeking a new way to plug in! The format of the event includes a brief overview by the senior management team, followed by the chance to work directly with Chamber staff and volunteers to literally and figuratively take the steps to maximize your membership dollar!

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  Member Orientation & Open House - June 27, 2012 06/27/2012

• SouthPark Chapter Lunch July 2012

  Event Date: 07/10/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: Maggiano's Little Italy

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  SouthPark Chapter Lunch July 2012 07/10/2012

• Survive & Thrive Breakfast July 2012

  Event Date: 07/11/2012
  Event Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  Event Location: Maggiano's Little Italy

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  Survive & Thrive Breakfast July 2012 07/11/2012

• GreenWorks Quarterly Meeting July 2012

  Event Date: 07/12/2012
  Event Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  Event Location: Carolina Raptor Center, Inc

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  GreenWorks Quarterly Meeting July 2012 07/12/2012

• East Chapter Lunch July 2012

  Event Date: 07/17/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: The VanLandingham Estate

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  East Chapter Lunch July 2012 07/17/2012

• NorthWest Chapter Lunch July 2012

  Event Date: 07/19/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: Drury Inn & Suites

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  NorthWest Chapter Lunch July 2012 07/19/2012

• Summer Schmooze, Metro Chapter Signature Event 2012

  Event Date: 07/24/2012
  Event Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  Event Location: Pavilion at EpiCentre

  This annual relationship building event is open to the entire business community and features the chambers largest speed networking event! (Speed networking begins at 6:15 p.m. sharp for the first 200 attendees to arrive). New this year, you can sample your way through Metro restaurants including Vida Mexican Kitchen, Fox and Hound, Skillets and more!

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  Summer Schmooze, Metro Chapter Signature Event 2012 07/24/2012

• SouthWest Chapter Lunch August 2012

  Event Date: 08/07/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: Marriott Executive Park

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  SouthWest Chapter Lunch August 2012 08/07/2012

• Survive & Thrive Breakfast hosted by East Chapter- Survive & Thrive Breakfast August 2012

  Event Date: 08/08/2012
  Event Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  Event Location: The VanLandingham Estate

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  Survive & Thrive Breakfast hosted by East Chapter- Survive & Thrive Breakfast August 2012 08/08/2012

• Public Policy Lightrail Update- University Chapter Lunch August 2012

  Event Date: 08/09/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: Hilton Charlotte University Place

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  Public Policy Lightrail Update- University Chapter Lunch August 2012 08/09/2012

• Why Charlotte? SouthPark Chapter Lunch August 2012

  Event Date: 08/14/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: Maggiano's Little Italy

  Why Charlotte? Linda Hudson has been involved in relocating businesses to Charlotte twice! Hudson is President and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc., a 17 billion dollar international armament company. She'll share what sells Charlotte to the U.S. and the world.

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  Why Charlotte? SouthPark Chapter Lunch August 2012 08/14/2012

• Brightwalk Development Update - NorthWest Chapter Lunch August 2012

  Event Date: 08/16/2012
  Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Event Location: Drury Inn & Suites

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  Brightwalk Development Update - NorthWest Chapter Lunch August 2012 08/16/2012