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SUMMARY:Charlotte Business Owners Networking Night!
DESCRIPTION:**Happy Heart’s Month\, Charlotte Business Owners!** \nValentine’s is all about relationships and so is business. This month\, let’s focus on building the ones that truly matter. The **2nd CBO Networking Night of 2026** is happening on **February 26**! Make it a night to meet and connect with Charlotte business owners and build meaningful business relationships. Each gathering usually brings together over **200 guests**\, making it the perfect space to meet like-minded entrepreneurs\, exchange ideas\, and create real business opportunities. \n**Why You Should Join Us:** \n* Connect with fellow business owners who truly understand your journey\n* Exchange referrals\, ideas\, and strategies to help grow your business\n* Discover new opportunities\, collaborations\, and partnerships for 2026\n* Enjoy an uplifting and supportive atmosphere designed for genuine connections\n* Gain visibility among Charlotte’s local entrepreneurs \nThis event is perfect for entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and go-getters ready to expand their network and make meaningful connections early in the year. \n**What Our Attendees Say:** \n> “Great networking event today with the Charlotte Business Owners” – Elielson Jesus\n> “Job well done!!! This is so incredible!!” – Brea Bradley\n> “What a great evening this was—meeting all of you and starting to make meaningful connections. Thank you to our amazing organizers.” – Torsten Reimers\n> “The energy was incredible\, and I walked away with a ton of new connections (including a very promising lead on a potential CTO!). Events like this are exactly what the Charlotte founder community needs!” – John Kerwick\n> “Amazing event! Thanks for organizing!” – Vitaly Kravtsov \n**Event Details:**\nDate: **February 26\, 2026**\nTime: **6:00–9:00 PM**\nLocation: **The Hoppin’ CLT** (1402 Winnifred St\, Charlotte\, NC 28203\, United States) \n**Parking Details:** \n* Plenty of parking around South End with minimal fees\n* A few free street spots nearby\n* [Parking Guide](https://drive.google.com/file/d/16CMXHulLEuaErpeoM9ahYZYugTY6ypLF/view?usp=drive_link) \n**RSVP Reminder:**\nPlease RSVP only if you plan to attend so we can prepare accordingly. If your plans change\, kindly update your RSVP so another member can join. \n**Cancellation Policy (Meetup/Facebook):** \n* Our events have limited space\, and every RSVP counts\n* We’ll send a reconfirmation message—please reply to confirm\n* Cancel at least 24 hours in advance so someone on the waitlist can join\n* Repeated no-shows may result in being moved to the waitlist for future events \nThank you for helping us make our networking nights full of heart\, connection\, and meaningful relationships! Let’s kick off 2026 by building bonds that matter both in business and beyond. \nJoin Our Facebook Group: [Charlotte Business Owners](https://www.facebook.com/groups/CharlotteBizOwners/)
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SUMMARY:Live Podcast with a Marketing Expert
DESCRIPTION:**Stop Guessing\, Start Growing: Learn How to Build a Strategic Marketing System for Your Business** \nSuccess in business isn’t random. It comes from clear messaging\, strategic decisions\, and measurable systems. If you’re a business owner looking to grow your brand\, increase visibility\, and generate predictable leads\, this session is for you. \nJoin us for a live podcast session with **Patrick Yang**\, founder of **Yang Marketing Co.**\, a marketing agency dedicated to helping small businesses stop guessing and start growing. Patrick has helped countless businesses implement cost-efficient\, strategic marketing systems focused on organic growth\, clear messaging\, and scalable visibility. He knows firsthand the challenges small business owners face when trying to balance running their business with marketing\, and he’s passionate about creating systems that allow owners to focus on leadership while their marketing runs consistently. \n**What You’ll Gain from This Session:** \n* Real-world marketing strategies from a marketing expert\n* Insights to clarify your brand messaging and attract the right audience\n* Steps to build cost-efficient\, scalable marketing systems for predictable growth\n* Methods to increase visibility without overextending your time or resources\n* Practical advice on leveraging organic growth and online platforms effectively\n* Opportunity to ask questions and get actionable guidance tailored to your business \n📅 **Date & Time:** February 23\, 2026\, at 12:00 noon\n📌 **Live podcast in the CBO Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/share/1B92PneqX4/](https://www.facebook.com/share/1B92PneqX4/)** \nSpots are limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from Patrick and discover the systems and strategies that can take your marketing and your business to the next level.
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Entrepreneurs Private Dinner Event
DESCRIPTION:Step into an evening designed for business owners who want more than surface-level networking. Join our **Private Dinner**\, where Charlotte’s entrepreneurs gather to share real stories\, build authentic relationships\, and uncover opportunities to grow together. \nThis experience is about **meaningful conversations\, collaboration\, and connections that drive real results**. Over a great meal\, you’ll be surrounded by passionate entrepreneurs who are serious about scaling their businesses. \nThis time\, we’re excited to welcome a sales expert **Jill Pedersen.** With over **20 years of experience in sales**\, Jill has worked across **6 countries\, 3 continents\, and in multiple languages**\, helping companies build intentional sales strategies that drive predictable growth. She’s on a mission to help growth-minded businesses with **$10M+ in revenue and 5+ salespeople** develop high-impact sales systems that scale. \nJoin us to gain practical insights and strategies on building a sales foundation that actually works\, and walk away with actionable takeaways you can apply to your business immediately. \n**Why Attend?** \n• **No Income Requirement**\nUnlike our previous event\, which required businesses to generate over $500K in annual revenue\, this dinner is open to **any business owner passionate about growth**. If you’re ready to invest in your future\, we’d love for you to join us.\n• **Network with Passionate Entrepreneurs**\n• Connect with a diverse group of business owners who are committed to taking their businesses to the next level. Share experiences\, challenges\, and ideas in an intimate\, focused setting.\n• **Deeper\, More Intentional Connections**\nWith a limited guest list\, this isn’t about handing out business cards\, it’s about building relationships that can turn into partnerships\, referrals\, and long-term support.\n• **Learn from a Sales Expert**\nWe’ve invited **Jill Pedersen**\, a sales expert\, to share her insights on **Building a Sales Foundation That Scales With You.** \n* Why nearly 50% of sales organizations miss revenue targets despite strong effort\n* Why sales performance is always the outcome of a system\, not individuals\n* The 9 strategic elements high-performing organizations put in place before growth accelerates \n**Event Details**\n**Date:** February 19\, 2026\n**Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM\n**Location:** The Dunhill Hotel (237 N. Tryon Street\, Charlotte\, NC 28202)\n**Cost:** $97\n(Includes a plated dinner with appetizers\, entrées\, drinks\, and an automatic 20% gratuity) \n***Please note:*** *Alcohol and specialty drinks are not included and may be purchased separately on your own tab.* \nThis event is open to **CBO Core Community members and non-members**. It’s a great opportunity to turn your network into **deeper\, more meaningful relationships**. **Seats are limited to 30 business owners** to ensure quality conversations and exclusivity. \n**Seats are filling fast\, register now to secure your spot!** Let’s come together\, share wisdom\, and make **2026 a year of big wins**. \n**Join Our Facebook Group**\nStay connected and engaged with other entrepreneurs and business owners by joining our Facebook community:\n[https://www.facebook.com/groups/CharlotteBizOwners](https://www.facebook.com/groups/CharlotteBizOwners)
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking for Charlotte Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Build meaningful relationships with fellow business owners and expand your network through our focused **Zoom Virtual Networking Event.** \nThis isn’t your typical online meet-up. Our Virtual Networking Event is designed to help Charlotte-area entrepreneurs **connect\, collaborate\, and build meaningful partnerships** with business owners they actually want to meet. You’ll be paired based on industry and shared interests\, making every conversation purposeful and valuable. \n**How It Works:** \n**Round 1: Same-Industry Breakout Rooms**\nConnect with business owners in your industry to exchange strategies\, discuss trends\, and explore collaboration opportunities. \n**Round 2: Strategic Partnership Breakout Rooms**\nWe’ll match you with professionals whose services naturally align\, creating immediate partnership opportunities. \n**Examples include:** \n* Realtors ↔️ Brokers\n* Life Insurance Agents ↔️ Financial Advisors ↔️ CPAs\n* Social Media Managers ↔️ Content Creators ↔️ SEO Experts\n* Web Designers ↔️ Online Business Managers\n* Event Planners ↔️ Photographers ↔️ DJs ↔️ Venue Owners\n* Personal Trainers ↔️ Nutritionists\n* Podcasters ↔️ Book Authors ↔️ Speakers \n**Round 3: Random Networking Breakout Rooms**\nMeet entrepreneurs you haven’t connected with yet. Expand your network\, discover unexpected opportunities\, and build new relationships. \nThis event is fun\, focused\, and intentional\, giving you the chance to meet potential referral partners\, joint venture collaborators\, and like-minded business owners\, all from the comfort of your home or office. \n**Event Details:** \n* **Date:** February 16\, 2026\n* **Time:** 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n* **How to Join:** RSVP to secure your spot and receive the Zoom link \nSpots are limited! Reserve your spot today and start building alliances that will move your business forward. \n**Join Our Facebook Group:**\nStay connected and engaged with other entrepreneurs by joining our community: **[Charlotte Business Owners](https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GMf4tSELr/)**
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