Featured Coming Attraction
Speed Networking - Engage Charlotte luncheon
October 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., VBGB Beer Hall & Garden (located in the N.C. Music Factory)
Get to know your fellow young professionals over lunch and through speed networking. And check out locally owned and operated VBGB's great space for future visits that is both family and dog friendly.
Cost (includes lunch):
member YPs - $10 online, $15 at the door
non-member YPs - $15 online, $20 at the door
at-the-door seating not guaranteed; capacity is limited; please pre-register
Upcoming Charlotte Chamber Events
The Charlotte Chamber has many great events for you to attend. Here are just a few:
Autumn AirFest, SouthWest Chapter signature event
October 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Arysley Town Center
Meet & Greet
October 5, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Costco Tyvola Rd.
Entrepreneurs Summit: Cultivating Charlotte's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
October 7, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ritz-Carlton Charlotte
2nd Annual Jazz on the Lawn
October 12, 5:30 to 8 p.m., The VanLandingham Estate
Candidates Reception
October 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Charlotte Chamber - Belk Action Center
A.M. Biz Leads
October 26, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Sam's Club University City
Visit www.charlottechamber.com/events to view more events and to register.
Economic Development
Charlotte is frequently referred to as a Banktown, but its economy is more diverse than that moniker implies. The Washington Post recent highlighted Charlotte's emerging energy industry cluster. Read the Washington Post article or learn more about Charlotte's energy industry.
Networking 101: Networking for Introverts
If you are shy or introverted but recognize that networking is a must do for your career, considering these tips.
- Have a clear understanding of what you do and how you are unique. In networking it is important to help give people a clear, concise vision of what you are about but also to be memorable. Consider what it is about you that sets you apart from others in your industry and be sure to mention it when you are sharing information about yourself and your field with others.
- Hold volunteer positions in organizations. This is a great way to stay visible and give back to groups that have helped you. It can also help those of us who are rusty brush up on our networking skills in low risk situations.
- Be targeted. Attend meetings of organizations in your field of interest and get involved. You never know where you are going to meet someone who can give you a lead.
- Be results oriented. Treat networking like any other aspect of your job duties. Stay organized and track your networking meetings. Keep a list of your contacts and update it frequently with the names of any leads given to you. When networking, ask if you can follow-up the conversation with a phone call or even an in person meeting in the near future.
News
Forbes recently included Charlotte among the top cities with the happiest young professionals. Some of the factors that impacted the study were workplace happiness, career growth opportunities, compensation, benefits, work-life balance and job security. Check out the full story here.
Engage Charlotte Blog
Interested in joining the dialogue on the Engage Charlotte blog? We're looking for interesting, intelligent, constructive guest posts about the Charlotte area or for local young professionals. If you would like to contribute, submit your entry to engage@charlottechamber.com. If your entry is selected, we'll email you to let you know when it will be published. Be sure to include a title for your post, your name, organization and your job title.
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