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The Charlotte Networker

πŸ‘‹ Good morning, Charlotte! Welcome to The Charlotte Networker, the local newsletter serving professionals in the Greater Charlotte business community.

In today’s issue:

πŸ‘ NC ranks 9th nationally in business using AI. Here's why

πŸ‘€ Recapping the 2026 Seed the South Capital Summit in Charlotte

πŸ’΅ Aston Power lines up $20 million in venture capital funding

πŸ“ˆ Charlotte organizations that need Pre Employment Evaluations, Design-Build Services, Landscaping and Tree Planting Services, and more

❀️ Three Charlotte nonprofits win grants, part of $3.25M career initiative, Eight local governments receive $4 million in state grants, and more

πŸ’Ό Discover top jobs and talent around Charlotte

πŸ“… Register for Charlotte networking events

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» And more …

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πŸ‡ GRAPEVINE
Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Charlotte business community
  • NC ranks 9th nationally in business using AI. Here's why (Read)

  • Recapping the 2026 Seed the South Capital Summit in Charlotte (Read)

  • Aston Power lines up $20 million in venture capital funding (Read)

  • Camp North End shop owner worries about curfew impacts (Read)

  • Investor buys Charlotte offices to widen bet on market dislocation (Read)

  • Charlotte's $20 billion building boom collides with construction worker shortage (Read)

  • Youth program helps teens as summer jobs hit 70-year low (Read)

  • Nourish Up opens $4.4M Meals on Wheels kitchen (Read)

  • N.C. bill to end parking minimums statewide poised to pass (Read)

  • Construction starts on long-planned South End affordable housing (Read)

πŸ“ˆ PIPELINE
Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for Charlotte professionals
  • Pre Employment Evaluations needed at North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Link)

  • The City of Charlotte (City) seeks firms to provide advice and assistance for the design-build of a Commercial Burn Building Project (Link)

  • Landscaping and Tree Planting Services needed in Charlotte, NC (Link)

  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEEDS ON CALL LONG ARM MOWING WITH MULCHING/PICKUP, MOORE AND LEE – DIVISION 8 (Link)

  • Harrisburg Road Sidewalk Improvements Breeze Way to Evans Woods Drive (Link)

  • ON CALL LONG ARM MOWING WITH MULCHING/PICKUP, CHATHAM – DIVISION 8 (Link)

  • The Facility Operations Division of the General Services Department needs to Repair and Replacement of Blinds, Shades, Shutters, and Window Treatments (Link)

  • North Carolina State University is seeking General Contractor for HVAC Renovations at Research Building I, Research Building III, Research Building IV (Link)

❀️ BOOSTS
Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Charlotte, NC
  • Three Charlotte nonprofits win grants, part of $3.25M career initiative (More)

  • Eight local governments receive $4 million in state grants (More)

  • Duke Energy expands access to local history and civic learning across North Carolina through America250 grants (More)

  • Taylorsville, Caldwell County Receive State Grants for Healthcare and Industrial Growth (More)

  • NCDEQ offering $18 million in grants to clean up debris from Hurricane Helene (More)

πŸ’Ό CAREERS
Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Charlotte

πŸ”₯ A Sales Representative (Remote and Entry Level) is needed in Charlotte, NC. Compensation is $115K–240K yr (Apply)

πŸ‘€ Gunti Reema, a Frontend Developer, is open to work (Profile)

πŸ”₯ Sales Executive of Banking needed at Winpro Limited in Charlotte, NC. Pay is $150K–210K yr (Apply)

πŸ‘€ Lisa Howell, a Licensed Funeral Director, is open for opportunities (Profile)

πŸ‘€ Mary Spyridoulias, an Elite Account manager, is looking for Account Executive roles (Profile)

πŸ‘€ Rashawn McGruder, an Associate Process Engineer, is looking for a career in business (Profile)

πŸ”₯ A Surgical Medical Device Sales Rep in the NC Growth Territory is wanted in Charlotte. Compensation is $80K–110K yr (Apply)

πŸ‘€ Michael Hunter, a Technology Operations Analyst, is seeking system administrator role (Profile)

πŸ‘€ Jamie W. Taylor, an Account Management Specialist, is currently seeking new opportunities (Profile)

πŸ”₯ A Business Development Lead needed in Charlotte, NC, Pay is $85K–120K yr (Apply)

πŸ“… EVENTS
Business & Networking

Where Charlotte professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🀝 7/1 July Mastermind & Business Strategy Workshop (Register)

🀝 7/15 Multi-Vertical Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Charlotte (Register)

🀝 7/15July Networking with Charlotte Entrepreneurs (Register)

🀝 7/15 Healthcare and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Charlotte (Register)

🀝 7/15 Networking with Purpose (Register)

🀝 7/16 REI Connect - Summer Networking Mixer (Register)

🀝 7/17 Business Showers (Register)

🀝 7/18 Business Network Brunch (Register)

🀝 7/23 Golf, Business & Community Networking Mixer at Tap In Golf Lounge (Register)

🀝 8/26 Effective Networking: Building Connections in Every Direction (Register)

🀝 9/2 Niner Networking Mixer 2026 (Register)

🀝 9/9 LinkedIn: Build Your Profile and Grow Your Network (Register)

🀝 9/20 Women In Power Presents: Kingdom Businesswoman Networking Experience (Register)

🀝 9/21 BISOM Networking Night 2026 (Register)

🀝 10/3 Women Beyond Limits Network 2nd Annual Conference (Register)

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