Finding a business support group
Connect with other business owners and leaders in Charlotte
Explore the below list of business community groups that offer a wide array of value – from networking to collaboration to referrals – for business owners and leaders.
Have an organization to add? Reach out to Lizzy Sirkin, lizzy@southparkclt.org.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance focuses on amplifying regional efforts to advance prosperity for all and champion inclusive economic growth. They help business leaders connect with future change-makers and advance their careers while positively impacting their community.
Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce
The Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce supports, serves and strengthens our members and the Charlotte area through networking, education, and providing resources and information that affect small businesses.
CRVA Partners in Tourism
Partners in Tourism strives to lift up tourism-centric businesses through valuable benefits, marketing exposure, learning opportunities, and more.
Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte
LACC works to foster the economic growth and development of the Latin American Business Community in the Charlotte Region through events, connections, development programs, and resources.
Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce
The Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce exists to foster cooperation and interaction within the Asian communities and between the community at large in Charlotte and the Carolinas for the betterment of commerce, culture, and communication.
Charlotte Mecklenburg BLACK CHAMBER of Commerce
CMBCC provides resources, promotes political engagement and strengthens networks to increase the economic vitality of the black business community.
Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber fosters equity, inclusion and economic prosperity for the LGBTQ community through strategic policy, professional enrichment, ally partnerships, and economic development.
Black Businesses Owners Corp.
BBOC empowers Black-owned businesses and underserved communities through business development, civic engagement, strategies, events, and programming to establish and sustain economic impact.
National Association of Women Business Owners, Charlotte Chapter
NAWBO Charlotte fuels the success of the women-owned businesses in the Charlotte area by sharing resources, offering education and training, and providing a single voice to shape economic and public policy.
They host free SouthPark CONNECTS meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. at Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen SouthPark. These are open to both NAWBO members and non-members. Register here.
Carolinas Referral Group
CRG is a non-competitive, professional referral group located throughout Charlotte that has been organized to help our members grow their businesses. The SouthPark Chapter meets every Tuesday at Suffolk Punch Brewing.
Network in Action Charlotte Metro
Network In Action mixes technology with face to face networking to help your business grow. Their Charlotte Metro One chapter, a group of business professionals and entrepreneurs, meets on the second Tuesday of every month at Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen in The Cellar.
Rotary
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change. The Rotary Club of Charlotte Providence meets Thursdays at Maggiano's Little Italy at SouthPark, and the Rotary Club of Charlotte South meets Mondays at Limani Restaurant.
Hood Hargett Breakfast Club
The Hood Hargett Breakfast Club is a category exclusive organization of business executives. Their members are focused on working with like-minded professionals to develop meaningful relationships, not transactions.