Name: Careers & Connections :: A Charlotte Professional Networking Social
Start: 2025-12-11T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-11T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Vaulted Oak Brewery

This event is designed for experienced professionals in the Charlotte area to foster high-value connections and informal mentorship opportunities in a relaxed environment.

**Target Audience & Invitation:**
This event is tailored for **experienced professionals with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.** We aim to create a space for meaningful connections, leadership development, and peer networking.

We specifically encourage **CXOs, Managers, and Headhunters** to join us. This is an excellent opportunity for decision-makers to share insights, find quality talent for their teams, and engage in rewarding mentorship pairings with accomplished professionals.

**Dress Code:** Business casuals.

**Agenda:**

* **Registration on Arrival.**
* **6:30 PM: "Connect the Dots" Networking Snapshots**
* Attendees arrive, grab a local brew, and fill out their "Connect the Dots" Networking Snapshot cards (prepared in advance by the organizer).
* Participants then go around sharing their cards at a glance to quickly learn about others' backgrounds and find people with common experiences, industries, and interests.
* The cards will cover:
* **Professions/Titles:** Doctor, Software Engineer, Solutions Architect, Designer, Nurse, Sales/Marketing, Auditor, Risk/Investment, Product Design, Operations, Artist, Procurement, Headhunter etc.
* **Industries/Sectors:** Healthcare, Banking, IT, Automobiles, Energy, Tech Security, Investments, Retail, Insurance, Construction, Arts, Food and Beverage etc.
* **Specific Highlights:** "Has managed a team of 5+ people," "Successfully launched a new tech product," "Is looking for a skill swap," "Is a current mentor or looking for a mentee."
* **7:00 PM: "The Leadership Lens" Open Mic**
* A fun, 60-second "golden rule" sharing segment where anyone (especially CXOs/Managers) can quickly offer one key piece of career advice.
* This provides diverse perspectives and highlights key leaders in the room.
* **7:30 PM onwards: Social Networking & Mentorship Mixer**
* Continue meeting people and connecting.
* A designated "Mentorship Sign-Up" table is available to facilitate connections for those actively seeking or offering mentorship.

**Additional Icebreaking & Engagement Ideas, some of which we shall setup once everyone is present.**
To keep the conversation flowing smoothly among experienced professionals:

* **"Two Truths and a Lie" (Professional Edition):** Encourage attendees to share two true professional accomplishments and one lie to their small groups to guess the fabrication.
* **Speed Networking:** A structured format similar to speed dating, where participants have brief, one-on-one conversations for a set time before moving on to the next person. This is efficient for meeting many new contacts quickly.
* **Colored Markers/Stickers:** Use different colored stickers on name tags to indicate interests:
* **Green:** "Open to mentorship"
* **Blue:** "Looking for new opportunities/clients"
* **Red:** "Hiring/Recruiting"
* **Yellow:** "Just networking with Professionals"

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