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Charlotte Draws Meetings and Conventions for Major Black organizations  

November 1, 2024
By Brenda Porter-Rockwell Blending Southern hospitality with modern amenities and infrastructure, Charlotte’s central location, top-of-the-line convention center and lively cultural scene make the city an obvious choice for event organizers looking to host a memorable Black meeting or convention. Black meeting mecca Actor Anthony Anderson, an honorary member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, attends the 2022 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Grand Conclave in Charlotte.…
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Public-private partners unveil historic access to capital opportunity forCharlotte’s small businesses.A new $40 million fund aims to invest in

May 16, 2024
A new $40 million fund aims to invest in 2,000+ local businesses over the next four years with afocus on bolstering underserved small businesses in Charlotte, including minority- and womenownedsmall businesses. Catalytic funding comes from Ally Charitable Foundation, AtriumHealth, Bank of America, City of Charlotte and Truist.Charlotte,…
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Q&A with Cathy Bessant President and CEO of Foundation For The Carolinas

February 21, 2024
Q&A with Cathy Bessant, President and CEO of Foundation For The Carolinas By Dee Dixon Pride Magazine publisher Dee Dixon asked Cathy Bessant, president and CEO of Foundation For The Carolinas some pointed questions about what it’s like to lead such a powerful philanthropic nonprofit community foundation that serves multiple counties in North and South Carolina.…
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7 Top Charlotte Business Leaders in Construction and Real Estate • MYRON ROSS

December 24, 2023
Myron Ross started MORCON Construction in June 2015. Headquartered in Charlotte, Morcon Quality Construction’s unwavering mission is to shine as a beacon of excellence among Minority Business Enterprise construction companies. With a focus on providing specialized concrete and general contracting services, they are dedicated to delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed the expectations of their clients across the Southeast.…
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Top Charlotte Business Leaders in Construction and Real Estate • TODD COLLINS • CEO of Red Hill Ventures

December 24, 2023
Todd Collins started Red Hill Ventures in 2005. Red Hill Ventures is based in Charlotte and specializes in commercial real estate investment, development and management. Their operations extend to four states: North Carolina, Texas, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Their diverse portfolio includes multifamily communities, retail centers, industrial properties, office complexes, and master-planned developments.…
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Top Charlotte Business Leaders in Construction and Real Estate •

December 24, 2023
CEO of Quore Real Estate Advisors Antoine Dennard started Quore Real Estate Advisors in April 2022. Quore Real Estate Advisors is a boutique firm with a national perspective in commercial real estate. Serving as industry visionaries and leaders who are well-equipped to tackle tough challenges and build sustainable communities, Quore Real Estate Advisors offers innovative solutions in commercial real estate. Their…
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Top Charlotte Business Leaders in Construction and Real Estate • TINO MCFARLAND

December 24, 2023
Tino McFarland started McFarland Construction, a full-service construction management, general contracting and design-build company, headquartered in Charlotte and licensed in seven states throughout the Southeast. Since its organization in 2010, the McFarland Construction team of more than 70 employees has consistently delivered service excellence on projects throughout the region for some of the construction industry’s most respected clients.…