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2026 Friends in Business EXPO

October 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

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🌈 Don't miss the largest LGBTQ+ Business EXPO of the Southeast! 🌈
Join us for the Friends in Business Expo on Friday, from 12 PM - 5 PM at the Grady Cole Center! 🎉
This exciting event brings together small businesses, non-profits, and corporations from across the region, offering products, services, and employment opportunities for all. You’ll have the chance to connect with businesses and organizations from:
      🏳️‍🌈 Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
      🌎 Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte
      💼 Women’s Business Center of Charlotte
      🌏 Carolinas Asian American Chamber
       … and many more!
✨ Event Highlights:
🔹 Exhibition Hall – Explore a wide variety of businesses & organizations.
🔹 Breakout Sessions – Gain insights from industry experts.
🔹 Walk-In Workshop – Get help with employment, resumes, and social media.
🔹 Giveaways & Networking – Exciting prizes & opportunities throughout the day!
🔹Parking available onsite! 
💡 Not a member? No problem! Register as a guest and still enjoy FREE admission!
  • Date: Friday, October 16th 
  • Time: 12 pm - 5pm 
  • Location: Grady Cole Center at Central Piedmont Community College 
  • Address: 310 N Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC, 20204
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with the region’s top businesses and professionals! Register today! 🚀✨

Time

Join us for the After Hours Match with the women's soccer league, Carolinas Ascent! 

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Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
Name: Abby Mederos
Phone: 704-837-4050 ext. 7102
Email: admin@clgbtcc.org
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