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UPCOMING EVENTS
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PitchBreakfast is a catalyst within the entrepreneurial community, a safe place where entrepreneurs go to connect, learn and grow.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AMÂ Networking + Breakfast
8:15 AM Pitches
9:15 AMÂ Networking
PitchBreakfast is the second Wednesday of every month at Packard Place, 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), Charlotte, NC 28202.
2 to 4 companies have 5 minutes (with slides) to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes of feedback from our expert panelists and then a Q+A with the audience.
Once a quarter, we host IDEA Pitch, for the select pitchsters from PitchBreakfast. 2 to 4 companies have 2 minutes (no slides) to present their ideas followed by 15 minutes of feedback from IDEA Fund Partners.
Breakfast and coffee is provided, courtesy of our sponsors.
PARKING
Packard Place is located at 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), just 3 blocks from the Lynx Blue Line 3rd Street/Convention Center stop.
Parking is available on the street around Packard Place and at many affordable parking decks shown on the map.
PitchBreakfast is a catalyst within the entrepreneurial community, a safe place where entrepreneurs go to connect, learn and grow.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AMÂ Networking + Breakfast
8:15 AM Pitches
9:15 AMÂ Networking
PitchBreakfast is the second Wednesday of every month at Packard Place, 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), Charlotte, NC 28202.
2 to 4 companies have 5 minutes (with slides) to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes of feedback from our expert panelists and then a Q+A with the audience.
Once a quarter, we host IDEA Pitch, for the select pitchsters from PitchBreakfast. 2 to 4 companies have 2 minutes (no slides) to present their ideas followed by 15 minutes of feedback from IDEA Fund Partners.
Breakfast and coffee is provided, courtesy of our sponsors.
PARKING
Packard Place is located at 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), just 3 blocks from the Lynx Blue Line 3rd Street/Convention Center stop.
Parking is available on the street around Packard Place and at many affordable parking decks shown on the map.
PitchBreakfast is a catalyst within the entrepreneurial community, a safe place where entrepreneurs go to connect, learn and grow.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AMÂ Networking + Breakfast
8:15 AM Pitches
9:15 AMÂ Networking
PitchBreakfast is the second Wednesday of every month at Packard Place, 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), Charlotte, NC 28202.
2 to 4 companies have 5 minutes (with slides) to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes of feedback from our expert panelists and then a Q+A with the audience.
Once a quarter, we host IDEA Pitch, for the select pitchsters from PitchBreakfast. 2 to 4 companies have 2 minutes (no slides) to present their ideas followed by 15 minutes of feedback from IDEA Fund Partners.
Breakfast and coffee is provided, courtesy of our sponsors.
PARKING
Packard Place is located at 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), just 3 blocks from the Lynx Blue Line 3rd Street/Convention Center stop.
Parking is available on the street around Packard Place and at many affordable parking decks shown on the map.
PitchBreakfast is a catalyst within the entrepreneurial community, a safe place where entrepreneurs go to connect, learn and grow.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AMÂ Networking + Breakfast
8:15 AM Pitches
9:15 AMÂ Networking
PitchBreakfast is the second Wednesday of every month at Packard Place, 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), Charlotte, NC 28202.
2 to 4 companies have 5 minutes (with slides) to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes of feedback from our expert panelists and then a Q+A with the audience.
Once a quarter, we host IDEA Pitch, for the select pitchsters from PitchBreakfast. 2 to 4 companies have 2 minutes (no slides) to present their ideas followed by 15 minutes of feedback from IDEA Fund Partners.
Breakfast and coffee is provided, courtesy of our sponsors.
PARKING
Packard Place is located at 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), just 3 blocks from the Lynx Blue Line 3rd Street/Convention Center stop.
Parking is available on the street around Packard Place and at many affordable parking decks shown on the map.
PitchBreakfast is a catalyst within the entrepreneurial community, a safe place where entrepreneurs go to connect, learn and grow.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AMÂ Networking + Breakfast
8:15 AM Pitches
9:15 AMÂ Networking
PitchBreakfast is the second Wednesday of every month at Packard Place, 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), Charlotte, NC 28202.
2 to 4 companies have 5 minutes (with slides) to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes of feedback from our expert panelists and then a Q+A with the audience.
Once a quarter, we host IDEA Pitch, for the select pitchsters from PitchBreakfast. 2 to 4 companies have 2 minutes (no slides) to present their ideas followed by 15 minutes of feedback from IDEA Fund Partners.
Breakfast and coffee is provided, courtesy of our sponsors.
PARKING
Packard Place is located at 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), just 3 blocks from the Lynx Blue Line 3rd Street/Convention Center stop.
Parking is available on the street around Packard Place and at many affordable parking decks shown on the map.
PitchBreakfast is a catalyst within the entrepreneurial community, a safe place where entrepreneurs go to connect, learn and grow.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AMÂ Networking + Breakfast
8:15 AM Pitches
9:15 AMÂ Networking
PitchBreakfast is the second Wednesday of every month at Packard Place, 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), Charlotte, NC 28202.
2 to 4 companies have 5 minutes (with slides) to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes of feedback from our expert panelists and then a Q+A with the audience.
Once a quarter, we host IDEA Pitch, for the select pitchsters from PitchBreakfast. 2 to 4 companies have 2 minutes (no slides) to present their ideas followed by 15 minutes of feedback from IDEA Fund Partners.
Breakfast and coffee is provided, courtesy of our sponsors.
PARKING
Packard Place is located at 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), just 3 blocks from the Lynx Blue Line 3rd Street/Convention Center stop.
Parking is available on the street around Packard Place and at many affordable parking decks shown on the map.
PitchBreakfast is a catalyst within the entrepreneurial community, a safe place where entrepreneurs go to connect, learn and grow.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AMÂ Networking + Breakfast
8:15 AM Pitches
9:15 AMÂ Networking
PitchBreakfast is the second Wednesday of every month at Packard Place, 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), Charlotte, NC 28202.
2 to 4 companies have 5 minutes (with slides) to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes of feedback from our expert panelists and then a Q+A with the audience.
Once a quarter, we host IDEA Pitch, for the select pitchsters from PitchBreakfast. 2 to 4 companies have 2 minutes (no slides) to present their ideas followed by 15 minutes of feedback from IDEA Fund Partners.
Breakfast and coffee is provided, courtesy of our sponsors.
PARKING
Packard Place is located at 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), just 3 blocks from the Lynx Blue Line 3rd Street/Convention Center stop.
Parking is available on the street around Packard Place and at many affordable parking decks shown on the map.
PitchBreakfast is a catalyst within the entrepreneurial community, a safe place where entrepreneurs go to connect, learn and grow.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AMÂ Networking + Breakfast
8:15 AM Pitches
9:15 AMÂ Networking
PitchBreakfast is the second Wednesday of every month at Packard Place, 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), Charlotte, NC 28202.
2 to 4 companies have 5 minutes (with slides) to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes of feedback from our expert panelists and then a Q+A with the audience.
Once a quarter, we host IDEA Pitch, for the select pitchsters from PitchBreakfast. 2 to 4 companies have 2 minutes (no slides) to present their ideas followed by 15 minutes of feedback from IDEA Fund Partners.
Breakfast and coffee is provided, courtesy of our sponsors.
PARKING
Packard Place is located at 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), just 3 blocks from the Lynx Blue Line 3rd Street/Convention Center stop.
Parking is available on the street around Packard Place and at many affordable parking decks shown on the map.
PitchBreakfast is a catalyst within the entrepreneurial community, a safe place where entrepreneurs go to connect, learn and grow.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AMÂ Networking + Breakfast
8:15 AM Pitches
9:15 AMÂ Networking
PitchBreakfast is the second Wednesday of every month at Packard Place, 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), Charlotte, NC 28202.
2 to 4 companies have 5 minutes (with slides) to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes of feedback from our expert panelists and then a Q+A with the audience.
Once a quarter, we host IDEA Pitch, for the select pitchsters from PitchBreakfast. 2 to 4 companies have 2 minutes (no slides) to present their ideas followed by 15 minutes of feedback from IDEA Fund Partners.
Breakfast and coffee is provided, courtesy of our sponsors.
PARKING
Packard Place is located at 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), just 3 blocks from the Lynx Blue Line 3rd Street/Convention Center stop.
Parking is available on the street around Packard Place and at many affordable parking decks shown on the map.
PitchBreakfast is a catalyst within the entrepreneurial community, a safe place where entrepreneurs go to connect, learn and grow.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AMÂ Networking + Breakfast
8:15 AM Pitches
9:15 AMÂ Networking
PitchBreakfast is the second Wednesday of every month at Packard Place, 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), Charlotte, NC 28202.
2 to 4 companies have 5 minutes (with slides) to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes of feedback from our expert panelists and then a Q+A with the audience.
Once a quarter, we host IDEA Pitch, for the select pitchsters from PitchBreakfast. 2 to 4 companies have 2 minutes (no slides) to present their ideas followed by 15 minutes of feedback from IDEA Fund Partners.
Breakfast and coffee is provided, courtesy of our sponsors.
PARKING
Packard Place is located at 222 S. Church Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets), just 3 blocks from the Lynx Blue Line 3rd Street/Convention Center stop.
Parking is available on the street around Packard Place and at many affordable parking decks shown on the map.
OUR PARTNERS
OUR PARTNERS
The Brian Hamilton Foundation provides free entrepreneurship education for all, whether you already own a business or want to start one.
BEFCOR is a non-profit corporation providing business owners with long-term, fixed-rate financing for owner-occupied real estate and other fixed assets.
Carolina Business Capital (formerly Centralina Development Corporation) partners with banks to finance real estate and heavy equipment for small businesses across North Carolina.
Catapult™ (formerly The Employers Association) is a trusted membership association founded on the drive, purpose and mission to serve North Carolina employers and create vital, successful workplaces.
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is a membership, volunteer-led organization that creates competitive advantage by growing the economy, advocating pro-business public policies and delivering innovative programs and services.
Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CLGBTCC) provides its members with transformational networking and educational opportunities that increase the financial, intellectual, and social capital of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender business community.
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers a wide variety of resources for businesses and non-profit organizations.
The workforce development board offers services and programs to support your business’s growth potential: customized recruiting assistance, training grants for new and incumbent workers, labor market information and more.
The City of Charlotte provides business development support through a variety of services and programs.
City Startup Labs (CSL) has a mission of reimaging of African American millennials (Black Adults 18-34 yrs.) as a new class of entrepreneurs and innovators.
The Central Piedmont Corporate Learning Center provides training and development opportunities for businesses and organizations. They offer hundreds of courses and hands-on programs, all of which can be customized to meet each entrepreneur’s needs.
The Small Business Center at CPCC provides expert assistance and valuable resources to prospective and existing small business owners and non-profit organizations.
The purpose of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte (LACCC) is to offer a sustainable bilingual platform of programs, events and services that engages, empowers and supports both Latino and non-Latino businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals.
Mecklenburg County oversees many business license and permit processes and seeks to increase participation of MWSBE firms in the business community.
The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), Charlotte Chapter, a non-profit organization established in 1985, is a professional development organization serving the Charlotte community at large.
NAWBO Charlotte is a professional organization specifically designed to fuel the success of the 42,000 women-owned businesses in the greater Charlotte area.
About our Partner Prospera is an economic development, non-profit organization specialized in providing bilingual assistance… Read More
SCORE counselors and mentors are dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow successful businesses.
The nonprofit Center for Community Self-Help and its financing affiliates provide business loans and technical support to businesses throughout the Charlotte region.
The SBTDC is here to help small business owners meet the challenges of today’s business environment – manage their ever-changing world, and plan for the future of their business…
The SBA provides a variety of assistance to small businesses including loans and loan guarantees as well as counseling and training workshops – bond guarantees and business advocacy.
About our Partner The Center for Private Business at Wake Forest University is a membership…Â Read More
Ventureprise is a broad-based hands-on strategic effort to help high growth startups and early stage companies grow.
The Women’s Business Center provides tools and support to help women-owned businesses start and grow.
