
What we’re about
The Network Charlotte Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our mission is to uplift the Charlotte Metro by facilitating meaningful connections and championing local businesses, driving personal and professional success.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Free Networking Night | BallantyneAC Hotel by Marriott Charlotte Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC
Looking to grow your network without the pressure of structured activities? Join Network Charlotte for a casual, come-as-you-are evening of free networking and great conversations!
Arrival | No need to rush! We have two arrival options:
- Greeted Welcome: 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.
- Self-Serve: 6:30 p.m. – Event End
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Venue | AC Hotel Charlotte Ballantyne: 14819 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277
Parking | Parking Deck: 14735 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277
Free parking is available throughout Ballantyne Village.Food | Enjoy dinner in Ballantyne Village before networking
- Stress Management Workshop | MatthewsCollective Cafe, Matthews , NC
Your health fuels your hustle – and we believe in prioritizing both. Join Network Charlotte and Inspire Family Health as we co-host an evening designed to help you reduce stress, take control of your well-being, and connect with community.
Arrival & Appetizers | 6 – 6:30 p.m.
Health Talk | 6:30 – 7 p.m.- Dr. Kristine Schmierer will share practical strategies to help you stay calm under pressure, maintain motivation and resilience, balance work and wellness, and confidently face life’s challenges.
Networking | 7 – 8 p.m.
Space for this event is limited, so please RSVP intentionally! If your plans change, we ask that you kindly update your response to “no,” so we can offer your spot to someone else.
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Venue | The Collective Café: 1031 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 287105
Parking | Free parking is available on-site.
Food & Drinks | Enjoy complimentary hors-d’oeuvres, coffee, and tea! - Queen City Social | NoDaUrban District Market, Charlotte, NC
Looking to meet new people in Charlotte without the pressure of pitching or selling? Join Filled Cups and Network Charlotte – two local communities teaming up to make it easier for adults to make friends and build genuine connections – for a Queen City Social.
This event is not about business cards or elevator pitches. It’s about enjoying good company, good conversation, and (hopefully) walking away with a few new people to text next time you’re grabbing drinks or heading to a concert.
Come solo or bring a friend. Either way, you’ll be in great company. RSVP for free!
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Venue | Urban District Market (UDM): 2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Parking | Both street and on-site parking are available!
Public Transit | The nearest light rail stop – 25th Street Station – is a ~10 minute walk from UDM. To find your most convenient bus route, please visit CATS’s Bus Routes and Schedules page
Food & Drinks | Enjoy UDM’s 10+ restaurant stalls: