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The Main Event – Charlotte

Rhonda E. Caldwell is the President & Chief Event Officer of The Main Event, Inc., an award-winning event planning, marketing, and production company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Main Event, Inc. specializes in full-service event management and creative execution for corporate functions, social celebrations (including milestone birthdays), weddings, conferences, experiential events, and hybrid/virtual gatherings.…
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Translation – Charlotte Agent

Created by: Tye Feimster Culture-first creative hub for Charlotte. We translate local insight into strategy, identity, content, campaigns, and hyper-local activations—built with CLT creators. Modeled on Translation’s approach; locally operated. LEARN MORE…
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Charlotte’s 12 Boroughs Agent – (C12 AGENT)

The C12 Agent is your strategic partner for navigating the Charlotte N.C. (Queen City). We help you understand each borough’s history, track its current trends, and forecast where it’s heading – so you can invest, create, and connect with confidence. Here is the official list of Charlotte’s 12 Boroughs, each representing a distinct cultural and geographic identity within the city: ​ 1.…
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UNITEDMASTERS – CHARLOTTE AGENT

UMC – (UnitedMasters – Charlotte) Agent

Created by: Tye Dixon Feimster Introducing the UnitedMasters-Charlotte Agent—the AI pro your music career has been waiting for. From seamless distribution to brand-building partnerships, we’ve got Charlotte’s top talent covered. Ready to amplify your sound and own your story?…
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Starving Arts

Starving Arts® (a division of Watch Dog Graphics Inc.) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists by providing charitable contributions, enabling them to sustain their creative endeavors or advance their art careers. Through financial assistance and resources, the organization aims to alleviate the economic challenges artists face, fostering a vibrant community where creativity can flourish.…
Food

Jerk Lentil Stew

By Dawn Hilton-Williams, The Vegucator Serves up to 8

Ingredients

2 cups brown lentils 3 3/4 cups low sodium vegetable stock 1 1/2 cups roma tomatoes, diced 3/4 cup yellow onion, diced 5 cloves, roasted garlic (see instructions in notes) 1/2-inch cube of ginger, peeled and minced 2 1/2 TBSP jerk seasoning (mild is my preference) 6 sprigs of thyme 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, rough chopped 1 TBSP Grade A maple syrup 1/4 tsp liquid smoke (optional) 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp salt (optional) 1/2 fresh lime (at end) 1 TBSP neutral oil

Method

OVER medium heat, place heavy bottomed pot on stove and allow to warm (about 3 minutes) ADD oil, onions & ginger and ginger and sauté until onions are translucent (about 4-5 mins) ROUGH CHOP roasted garlic then add to pot along with diced tomatoes and saute for one min, stirring regularly ADD jerk seasoning, veggie stock, lentils, maple syrup and all remaining ingredients (except fresh lime juice and flat leaf parsley) and stir to incorporate.…
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Tye Dixon Feimster

Tye Feimster is a key leader with Pride Communications, Inc., COO of Pride Magazine, Charlotte’s #1 African-American magazine. He plays a central role in: Advertising & Sales Strategy Sponsorship Development Community & Business Partnerships Economic Ecosystem Building across Charlotte Grahic Design Digital Distribution Social Media Publication Distribution Photography Tye operates with a strong focus on keeping economic participation circulating within Charlotte’s creative and entrepreneurial community .…