Jul 25 2019

Nominations Open for 2019 TechExec Community Impact Award

Nominations are currently open for Apparo’sTechExecCommunity Impact Award recognizing an outstanding Charlotte area executive in the technology industry. Completed application.

Oct 5 2018

MEDIA ADVISORY | GANTT CENTER HOSTS “TALK ABOUT IT TUESDAY” TOWN HALL SERIES ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DISPARITIES

Everyone's talking about affordable housing and what it means for the future of Charlotte. The Gantt Center brings a human perspective to the story by highlighting the families who find themselves displaced in the name of development.

May 17 2018

Charlotte Bilingual Preschool Receives Apparo’s Mission Possible Economic Opportunity Award

Charlotte Bilingual Preschool received Apparo’s Mission Possible Economic Opportunity Grant and Carol Hardison was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame Saturday, May 12th at the 12th Annual ConnectivIT Ball. The event raised more than $970,000 for support local nonprofits.

Apr 10 2018

Child Care Resources Inc. Hosts Annual Little Wonders Gala

Child Care Resources Inc., a nonprofit that works to ensure all children have access to early childhood education opportunities, will host its annual ‘Little Wonders’ fundraising gala May 18 at the Ritz Carlton in uptown Charlotte.

Feb 13 2018

Family Fun Day Celebrates Charlotte’s African-American History and Culture

Come celebrate the history and culture of Charlotte’s vibrant African-American community from the colonial period to the present on Saturday, Feb. 24, at The Charlotte Museum of History’s Family Fun Day, from 12-4 p.m. The event is free and made possible in part by a grant from Walmart.

Jan 24 2018

Media Advisory: Pride Magazine celebrates 25 years of success in Charlotte

For 25 years, the Pride Awards has recognized and celebrated achievement in Charlotte’s African American community. This year the gala highlights 25 years of success in Charlotte. This year’s event will explore the topic “Are the generations really so different?”

Nov 9 2017

Charlotte’s Food Culture Celebrated in Newly-Published Cookbook

The official launch event will take place November 9th at 5:30pm at JCSU’s New Science Center Atrium and will feature a sampling of menu items directly from the cookbook

Nov 2 2017

Small Business Conference emphasizes entrepreneurship in Historic West End

2nd Annual Charlotte Small Business Conference focuses on increasing entrepreneurship and small business ownership in Charlotte's Historic West End neighborhood.

Oct 17 2017

University City Partners presents first Charlotte Kids Fest

The first and only festival of its kind in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region, the Charlotte Kids Fest will expand educational and entertainment options for children and their families. Introducing families to the campus of UNC Charlotte, attendees will experience four main interactive areas

Oct 11 2017

Newbery Award Winning Author Visits Local Students from Diverse Backgrounds

Newbery Award Winning author, Matt de la Pena, will be at Charlotte Country Day School October 11 and 12 speaking to 350 students from 5 Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools along with Country Day students as part of the ongoing Diversity Guest Author Series.