About us
👋 Welcome to The Charlotte ETA Group's Monthly Meetup! This group is specifically tailored for anyone in the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) space. It is hosted by The Charlotte ETA Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You can learn more about our organization at our website.
🎁Launching our 2025 Holiday Giving Campaign - We are aiming to raise $18,250 ($50/member on Meetup as of Nov. 5) to support our growth. We've never officially asked before, and we're only planning on officially asking one time! Donate here!
Become a Charter Contributing Member. 100 spots only! Free entry to January Walker Deibel event in January, included.
Wondering if this group is for you?
➡️ Are you an entrepreneur interested in acquiring and running a profitable business?
➡️ Are you an SMB owner looking to scale or sell?
➡️ Do you have expertise on the legal, financial, operational, or transaction side?
➡️ Are you just starting your journey and looking to learn from others?
All are welcome. Join us to discuss all things ETA, share past experiences, and connect with like-minded individuals. This meetup is the perfect platform to network, gain valuable insights, and build lasting relationships in Charlotte's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
As our group has grown, we're excited to begin to host panels, speakers, and more in addition to the networking.
Our Mission: To empower, educate, and promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem for the Charlotte of tomorrow through casual networking, high-quality programming, and practical member education.
*And of course, a huge shout out / hat tip to the Meetup OGs Rand Larsen (@RandBusiness) and Adam Markley (@AdamMarkleySMB) for the inspiration and playbooks to start, nurture, and support this community. There's always a 🍺 for both of you at our meetup, gents!
Upcoming events
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The Charlotte ETA Group x Joe Surber of BluGrowth
Noble Smoke, 2216 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC, USThe Charlotte ETA Group welcomes the Joe Surber of BluGrowth. Joe will be giving a talk on 'The 5 People You Need Before You Buy A Business.'
Buying your first business isn’t just about finding the right deal; it’s about assembling the right team before the pressure hits.
In this session, Joe shows why first-time buyers get into trouble not from lack of ambition, but from building their advisory bench too late. Drawing from real lower-middle-market transactions, he breaks down the five roles that function as a true execution team, protecting downside risk while accelerating value creation. This talk reframes acquisition success as preparation, coordination, and trust built long before the deal is on the table
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📆 The Charlotte ETA Meetup is held on the first Wednesday of every month. This is a casual and low-key event to get to know the Charlotte ETA community better. This is suited for those new to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition or seasoned investors. We discuss people's past experiences in acquisitions, startups, and the corporate world across various industries.
💪 Collectively, the search community is a powerful one. Both the process of looking for a business and operating one post-acquisition can be an incredibly challenging road.
🥩 I will arrive early at Noble Smoke and set up for us. We are so fortunate to have great partners with Noble Smoke who reserve the space for our purpose.
🤝 Networking, then a panel discussion or interview, followed by more networking. Acquisition entrepreneurship is a fabulous space.
Small Business. Acquisitions. And Entrepreneurship.
19 attendees
Past events
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