The Hive CLT | 2027 NOVEMBER Meetup – Speed Networking

Most networking rooms run on hope. You show up, grab a drink, and hope you end up next to the right person before the night runs out. This month we build the room differently.

Speed networking has a reputation for forced small talk on a timer. Ours skips that. It is structure with a purpose: faster introductions, conversations where alignment shows up early, and a short list of people worth following up with by the time you leave.

Who this is for
Entrepreneurs, founders and professionals who want to show up clearly and meet most of the room instead of a corner of it.

What you'll gain

• Clear introductions with no wasted time
• Conversations where alignment shows up early
• A short list of people worth a follow-up
• A repeatable way to network without guessing

Why this month matters
Your network shapes what happens next in your business. This session is a chance to build it on purpose instead of by accident.

Best for you if
You have stood in networking rooms before and left with a stack of business cards and no idea what to do with them.

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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 | Speed Networking Rounds Structured rounds so nobody spends the evening talking to the same two people. Short, timed, and organized by the organizers.
7:00 - 8:30 PM | Open Networking Unstructured time. Follow up on the introductions that landed.

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About The Hive
Charlotte's relationship-first entrepreneur community. 2,000+ in the network across Meetup, Facebook and the room. Monthly meetups. Real conversations.

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

WHAT TO BRING
A clear introduction of what you're building. Business cards optional. An open mindset.

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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.

STAY CONNECTED
Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehivecltentrepreneursnetwork/

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