Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

10/07/2026

Looking for a way to get more involved in your community? Come connect with us at CLTivate Community! 💙 SHARE Charlotte Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

We’ll be joining dozens of local nonprofits at CLTivate Community 2026 on Wednesday, October 14, and we’d love to see you there!

Stop by our table to learn more about Junior Achievement of the Central Carolinas, the students we serve, and ways you can get involved in preparing the next generation for success.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📍 Legacy Union | 620 S. Tryon St., Charlotte

The event is free and open to the community, and no registration is required.

Come connect with us at CLTivate Community presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated . We’ll see you there!

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Last year, CLTivate Community brought nonprofits, volunteers, and businesses together in one place. This year, we’re doing it again with our partners at Coca-Cola Consolidated.

"It's a terrific way for the business community to connect in a meaningful way with local nonprofits," says Coca-Cola Consolidated's Jen Rothacker.

Whether you’re a professional looking to step into leadership, exploring corporate opportunities to give back, or simply passionate about making a difference, this free drop-in event is for you.💙

Wednesday, October 14
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Legacy Union (620 S Tryon St, Charlotte)

Learn more and view the full list of participating nonprofits: https://bit.ly/4hH10pH

10/05/2026

What moves a region? Chicago showed us last week.

Our Exploring Economies delegation started with the big systems: the rail, air, and transit networks that keep people and goods moving. From there, we explored how public-private partnerships built iconic destinations like Navy Pier and Millennium Park, and how developers are turning historic buildings into the city's next landmarks.

We hit the streets to see it firsthand in the LaSalle Street Corridor, ending the night 99 floors up on Skydeck at Willis Tower. To close the trip: a conversation on sports districts hosted at Soldier Field.

Big ideas are headed home to the Charlotte Region. Thank you to our speakers, moderators, and partners for a trip to remember, as well as the venues and staff that hosted us.

Read our deep dive on Charlotte vs. Chicago: https://bit.ly/3VvwLuq

Trip Sponsors: American Airlines, Bank of America, Lime, and Riverside Investment & Development

Panelists and speakers: Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Mecklenburg County Government, TTX Company, Uber Freight, American Airlines, O’Hare Flyer, Truist, Navy Pier, Millennium Park Foundation, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Clayco, City of Charlotte Government, Charlotte Center City Partners, The Prime Group, Riverside Investment & Development, WindWave Real Estate, Heitman, mHUB Chicago, Bank of America, United Center, Chicago Fire + McDonald's Park, Chicago Architecture Center, Marquee Development, Related Midwest, Tepper Sports and Entertainment

10/01/2026

Want to make a difference in Charlotte but aren't sure where to start?

Join Leadership Charlotte at the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance's CLTivate Community event to connect with local nonprofits working to strengthen our region.

Whether you're searching for your next service opportunity or simply want to learn more about the organizations shaping our community, this is a great place to start.

Date: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 11am - 1:30pm
Location: Legacy Union

No registration required. Just drop in, see what inspires you, and stop by the Leadership Charlotte table to say hello!

To learn more: https://investor.charlotteregion.com/events/2026/10/14/engagement/cltivate-community-2026/

09/22/2026

The CLT Alliance greeted site selection consultants warmly last week for ConnectED CLT. Each consultant received a “Made in the CLT Region” welcome basket featuring snacks and custom recipes with ingredients made throughout the Charlotte Region.

- Kite Branch Honey - harvested in Chesterfield County
- RW Garcia Snacks chips - made in Lincoln County
- Deal Apple Orchards / Deal Orchards Inc dried apple slices - from Alexander County
- Lavender Flair products - made in Lancaster County
- Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge's homemade BBQ sauce - from Cleveland County
- The Craftsman Beverage Co.'s old fashioned blend - handcrafted in York County
- South Mountain Distilling Company's wh***ey - distilled in Burke County
- Muddy River Distillery's rum – distilled in Gaston County
- Piedmont Pennies' cheese straws - produced in Mecklenburg County
- Bojangles Seasoning – created in Mecklenburg County
- Several Charlotte-branded items for the home, all provided by Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

"We enjoyed giving consultants a snippet of our region's character," said Solange Tricanowicz, VP of Economic Development. "Each welcome basket highlighted the small businesses that power our local economy and make the Charlotte Region unique."

08/28/2026

Thank you to Coca-Cola Consolidated for hosting!

08/28/2026

Thanks to our investors who joined us for this week's Investor Quarterly Meeting! The afternoon at Central Piedmont Community College featured a candid conversation with Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

Barkin touched on the economy's resilience despite inflation pressures and what's stood out to him about the Charlotte Region's scale and growth.

ICYMI, here's a recap of the conversation: https://bit.ly/45TRslO

📸 : Central Piedmont Community College

08/19/2026

The Charlotte Region is well-positioned to compete for targeted life sciences investment. A new study commissioned by the CLT Alliance finds that the region's medtech industry cluster and manufacturing base position it to compete for targeted life sciences investment.

The study identifies 4 sectors best positioned for growth: medtech, contract manufacturing services and technical services, biologics, and nutrition and consumer health.

Dive deeper: https://bit.ly/4zvHeFS