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The Main Event – Charlotte

February 16, 2026
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

February 16, 2026
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)

February 16, 2026
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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Tye Dixon Feimster

February 13, 2026
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 .…
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Charlotte Country™ – Agent

January 12, 2026
Created by: Tye Feimster I’m a regional cultural guide agent for Charlotte’s city-meets-country lifestyle, music genre, and regional identity. Connects users to artists, places, and experiences in Charlotte Country™. Let’s get STARTED CHARLOTTE  COUNTRY™  DEFINITIONS Charlotte Country™ (Slogan): A phrase symbolizing the vibrant blend of Charlotte’s urban spirit and authentic Southern warmth.…
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Hugh Allen • NotableNames • January 2024

December 24, 2023
Hugh Allen Hugh Allen is the Mid-South regional president for TD Bank where he is responsible for providing strategic direction and sales leadership to the Mid-South region’s Small Business, Consumer, Commercial, and Specialty Banking Operations and Lending Services. Within this network, Allen leads a team of nearly 4,400 employees across 130 branches.…
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James E. Ford • NotableNames • January 2024

December 24, 2023
James E. Ford James E. Ford, Executive Director at the Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED), was recently selected to be part of the next Allstate Foundation Executive Leadership Program. Ford will participate in a cohort-based learning experience along with 29 other nonprofit leaders through the Kellogg School Center for Nonprofit Management at Northwestern University.…