360 Degrees Group

We are proud to announce that Small Business Systems has partnered with Silver Lining to host a Small Business Growth Workshop tomorrow at Wells Fargo Auditorium.

Small business owners who are running the economy deserve more than a footnote. This Wednesday, in Charlotte, Wells Fargo & Silver Lining are doing something about it.

Silver Lining’s The Economy Is My Business Tour is making a stop in Charlotte, and we want you in the room. Leading the workshop is Silver Lining's Founder & CEO, Carissa Reiniger, and she started Silver Lining with a simple belief: small business, done right, is the most powerful tool for justice. 21 years later, Silver Lining has supported over 18,000 small businesses across more than 80 countries. Carissa has traveled to 20+ countries, teaching small business owners how to grow profitable and sustainable businesses, and now she will be in Charlotte to teach you!

Carissa is a YPO Global Impact Award Honoree, has authored three books, and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and The Washington Post, to name a few. But what makes her worth showing up for isn’t her resume. It’s the conviction behind it: small businesses are not a footnote in the global economy. They are the foundation of it. And the people running them deserve to be seen and supported.

Here’s all the information you need to sign up:

– Wednesday, May 13, from 1 to 4 p.m.
– Wells Fargo Auditorium, 550 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
– Sign up here: www.silversmallbusiness.com/economytourcharlotte and claim your FREE ticket with my code SMALLBUSYSTEMS

Spots are limited! We can’t wait to meet so many of you in Charlotte tomorrow!

What You’ll Walk Away With
In just 3 hours, you will:
Build a personalized 1-Year Growth Plan, live
Learn how to find and convert more customers
Get a clear framework to focus on what actually drives revenue
Access the silv=r™ platform (valued at $2,400) at a pay-what-you-can rate so you pay what you can afford, if you decide to sign up
Get featured in our global Small Business Marketplace for Charlotte small businesses to increase visibility and leads
Connect with other driven business owners in Charlotte
Enjoy refreshments + receive free merch from Wells Fargo and Silver Lining

This Workshop Is For You If:
You’re struggling to consistently get customers
You’re unsure what to focus on to grow your business
You feel stuck, overwhelmed, or doing a lot with little return
You want a clear, structured plan instead of guessing
You’re ready to take action and increase revenue

🚨 Introducing Our Respected Sports Industry Executive Leadership Lineup 🚨

Panelists include:
• Shelly Cayette-Weston, President of Charlotte Hornets
• Jake Burns, Chief Strategy & Development Officer, Tepper Sports & Entertainment
• Samantha Vance, Executive Director, Jacksonville Sports Foundation
• Brandon Comer, Managing Partner, Alterity Capital / Comer Group
• Kevin White, Director of Athletics , UNC Charlotte
• Karla Jones, Assistant Professor, Sports Management, Queens University

Breakout Session Leaders include:
• Sydney Anderson, CEO, Anderson Sports & Brand Management
Sports Business Management
• Vashti Hurt, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Carolina Blitz
Sports Journalism
• Chris Kulinski, Director of Recruitment, PGA of America
Breaking Into the Game | Sports Resume Strategy & Careers in Golf
• Dr. TL Duff, Owner, Recovery in Motion
Careers in Sports Performance Therapy

Presented by Diversity in Sports Hub
In partnership with PGA of America, My Brother’s Keeper Charlotte-Mecklenburg, and the iBelong Male Mentoring Program at Queens University of Charlotte

We’re bringing together leaders from across the sports industry for the Diversity in Sports Forum at Queens University on April 16.

📍 Queens University of Charlotte
🗓 April 16 | 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Register now at https://www.diversityinsportshub.com/event-details/diversity-in-sports-forum-at-queens-university

🔥 ATTEND THESE GREAT EVENTS – ASPIRE Fest 2026 🔥
Empowering Community. Elevating Business. Creating Opportunity.

Join us in Charlotte for a powerful week of impact, networking, and growth!

🏌️‍♂️ Monday, May 11th, 2026 @ 9AM
ASPIRE Fest Golf Tournament
Driven by Purpose. Played with Pride.
📍 Raintree Country Club
🔗 Register to play:
https://www.aspirecommunitycapital.org/aspirefest-2026/p/golf-player-registration-250

💼 Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 @ 10AM
Business Conference & Awards Luncheon
Connect. Learn. Celebrate Excellence.
📍 Harris Conference Center
🔗 Register here:
https://www.aspirecommunitycapital.org/aspirefest-2026/p/business-conference-event-registration

🎉 Saturday, May 16th, 2026 @ 10AM
Community Expo (FREE Event!)
Open to the Public – Bring the Family!
📍 West Charlotte High School
🔗 Free Expo Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aspire-fest-community-expo-tickets-1982992684500?aff=oddtdtcreator

🛍️ Vendors & Sponsors Wanted!
🔗 Sign up here:
https://www.aspirecommunitycapital.org/aspirefest-2026/p/-community-expo-sponsorships-vendor-opportunities

✨ Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or community leader—this is where connections are made and opportunities grow.

👉 Tag someone who needs to be in the room
👉 Share this with your network
👉 Show up and be part of the movement

Gantt After Dark, Antwoin Bryant, Rashon Moore, and Herb & Felicia Gray presents

Spring Colors
Thursday 4.16.2026
6 PM to 10 PM
DJ Skillz
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture
551 S Tryon St., Charlotte NC 28202

SPONSORED BY EVENTPASSHERO

FREE RSVP NEEDED FOR ADMISSION
Register at https://eventpasshero.com/event/springcolors2026