Stakeholder Meeting | The Future of Retail, Service and Hospitality
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 | 8:30 am - 10:00 am EDT
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Location
SouthPark Mall
Circle Court (surrounded by the Gucci and Louis Vuitton stores)
4400 Sharon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
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Join SouthPark Community Partners for our September stakeholder meeting!
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SouthPark is recognized as the premier shopping destination between Washington D.C. and Atlanta, but its influence extends far beyond that. As a dynamic hub and visitor destination, SouthPark is actively shaping the future of retail, service and hospitality. With a vibrant ecosystem of 387+ visitor-facing shops, restaurants and service providers, paired with the best in hospitality, this community is a driving force in the Charlotte region and an ideal illustrator for emerging trends.
Join our expert panel as they discuss the national, regional, and local trends shaping the future of retail, service and hospitality. Panelists will include:
- Holly Roberson Van Cleave | Director of Marketing and Business Development, SouthPark (Simon Property Group)
- Shai Fargian | Corporate Executive Chef/Partner, Yafo Kitchen & Calle Sol
- Jim Gratton | Area General Manager, SouthPark Marriott Complex
- Chris Thomas | Partner - Retail, Childress Klein
RSVP required. Light bites and refreshments will be available, courtesy of Reid's Fine Foods.
Venue & Parking: Access the parking garage into the mall from Fairview Rd. between Belk and Nordstrom. Once you get in the deck, look for the Nordstrom escalators or Neiman Marcus labeled elevator. Please note, the mall does not open until 10:00 a.m. so you will not be able to enter through any department stores. See photo below for reference.
SouthPark Community Partners hosts bi-monthly stakeholder meetings that are free and open to SouthPark's business leaders, providing a forum for engagement and collaboration within the community. Check out more stakeholder resources here.