The Hive: CLT Entrepreneurs Network (Charlotte, NC)

November runs two things at once. Speed networking rounds so you actually meet the room instead of a corner of it, and the giveback initiative the whole room contributes to.

The Hive's annual Giveback Event brings the community together around a shared initiative — a food drive, veterans support, a fundraiser, or something else that puts Charlotte first. Details on this year's initiative will be shared closer to the event.

Come to connect. Come to contribute. Come because the entrepreneurs in this room care about more than their own bottom line.

This is one of our most attended events of the year — and one of the most memorable.

Who's in the room: The same founders, operators, and builders you see every month — showing up a little differently. If you've been meaning to check out The Hive, November is a great first event.

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WHAT TO EXPECT
5:30 – 6:15 PM | Arrival & Open Networking Ease in. Grab a drink. Meet someone new.
6:15 – 6:20 PM | Welcome & Community Intro Quick orientation from the organizers, plus details on this month's giveback initiative and how to participate.
6:20 – 6:30 PM | Live Business Pitches Three people take the mic to share what they're building. Open to anyone on the night.
6:30 - 7:00 PM | Speed Networking + The Hive Gives Back
Structured speed networking rounds, then we share the details of this month's drive, collect contributions, and close with a facilitated conversation.
7:00 – 8:30 PM | Open Networking Unstructured time. Deeper conversations. Warmer room.

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About The Hive Charlotte's relationship-first entrepreneur community. 1,000+ members. Monthly meetups. Real conversations.

We meet the first Thursday of every month. Many attendees come back every month — and that's how the relationships that turn into deals, partnerships, and referrals actually get built.

WHAT TO BRING A contribution to this month's initiative — details coming soon. A clear intro of what you're building. An open heart.

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📍 LOCATION — PLEASE READ Heist Brewery – Event Space 2909 N Davidson St, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28205

⚠️ This is NOT the Heist location on Woodward Ave. We meet in the event space on the side of the building — not the main brewery or bar area. Please don't go inside the main entrance.

Twelve months of building.

December is when we put it all on the board.

The Hive's year-end celebration brings the whole community together for a different kind of night — a relaxed mixer, music, and our Wins Board, where members share their biggest accomplishments of the year.

What they built. What they closed. What they survived. What changed.

It's the most energizing night of the year. Not because of a speaker or a framework — because of what happens when a room full of people who've been grinding all year finally take a breath and look at how far they've come.

Come celebrate your wins. Come hear what your people built. Come ready to head into 2027 with momentum.

New to The Hive? December is a great first event. The room is warm, the vibe is open, and you'll leave knowing exactly why people keep coming back.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

5:30 – 6:15 PM | Arrival & Open Networking Ease in. Grab a drink. Meet someone new.
6:15 – 6:20 PM | Welcome & Community Intro Quick orientation from the organizers.
6:20 – 6:30 PM | Live Business Pitches Three people take the mic to share what they're building. Open to anyone on the night.
6:30 - 7:00 PM | The Wins Board
Everyone puts a win from the past twelve months on the board, then we go through the room together.
7:00 – 8:30 PM | Open Networking End the night the way The Hive always does. Good conversations, good people, good energy.

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About The Hive Charlotte's relationship-first entrepreneur community. 1,000+ members. Monthly meetups. Real conversations.

We meet the first Thursday of every month. Many attendees come back every month — and that's how the relationships that turn into deals, partnerships, and referrals actually get built.

WHAT TO BRING Your biggest win of 2026 — ready to put on the board. Business cards optional. Good energy required.

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📍 LOCATION — PLEASE READ Heist Brewery – Event Space 2909 N Davidson St, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28205
⚠️ This is NOT the Heist location on Woodward Ave. We meet in the event space on the side of the building — not the main brewery or bar area. Please don't go inside the main entrance.

Most people set goals in January and never look at them again. Not because the goals were wrong.

Because nobody built the room to keep them honest.

This month we're doing it differently.

Goal setting gets a reputation for vision boards and vague affirmations. Ours skips that. It's structure with a purpose: goals you can actually name out loud, a plan you can act on Monday, and people in the room who will ask you about it next month.

WHO THIS IS FOR
Entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals who are tired of ending the quarter wondering where it went.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
A goal written clearly enough to say in one sentence. The first three moves that actually get it started. A way to spot the goals that are quietly draining you. People who will hold you to it, not just clap for it.

WHY THIS MONTH MATTERS
The last quarter of the year is where most plans go to die. This is your chance to close it on purpose instead of on autopilot.

BEST FOR YOU IF
You've written goals before, felt great for a week, and couldn't tell me a single one of them by March.

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The Hive is Charlotte's relationship-first entrepreneurial community built for founders, operators, investors, and business-minded professionals who value meaningful connections and long-term growth. This monthly meetup is designed to create real conversations, strategic relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the room. Whether you're building a company, scaling a team, investing, or exploring your next move, The Hive provides an intentional environment to connect with people who are doing the work.

This is not casual networking. It's a room built for clarity, collaboration, and momentum.

WHAT TO EXPECT

5:30 – 6:15 PM | Arrival & Open Networking Ease in. Grab a drink. Meet someone new.
6:15 – 6:20 PM | Welcome & Community Intro
Quick orientation from the organizers.
6:20 – 6:30 PM | Live Business Pitches Three people take the mic to share what they're building. Open to anyone on the night.
6:30 - 7:00 PM | Goal Setting
A facilitated session to set goals you will actually revisit, with the room to keep you honest.
7:00 - 8:30 PM | Open Networking
Unstructured time to deepen conversations and make introductions.

📍 EVENT LOCATION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) Heist Brewery – Event Space 2909 N Davidson St, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28205

⚠️ Important Notes:

• This is NOT the Heist location on Woodward Ave
• We meet in the event space located around the side of the building, not inside the main brewery area
• Please do not go to the main bar or indoor brewery seating

We strongly encourage everyone to carefully read this section before arriving to avoid confusion.

WHAT TO BRING

• A clear introduction of what you're building or working on
• Business cards (optional)
• A collaborative, open mindset

COMMUNITY NOTE We host these events every first Thursday of the month (holiday adjustments may apply). Many attendees return monthly, which helps build familiarity, trust, and stronger relationships over time.