Community Building Initiative

We're one week out from our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast, and our final facilitator training was today! Who's excited???? <Spoiler Alert> WE ARE!!! Hope to see you there! #CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT

GivingTuesday GivingTuesday is a global movement that reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and radical generosity.

Don't forget that today is #GivingTuesday ! What's your vision for a better world? We encourage you to intentionally invest in purposeful support of that vision. Learn more about GivingTuesday at loom.ly/dCR9DKM
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Registration is now open for our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast! This is also our call for volunteers. Read the full story and sign up to attend and/or help at loom.ly/vIDCD3g
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LU40 (Leaders Under 40) is CBI's longest running leadership development program. If you or someone you know would like to apply to be a part of the next cohort, you can access the application and instructions at loom.ly/Wob7_HU
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In these increasingly polarized times, CBI believes that our community could greatly benefit from more civic dialogue. Our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast on December 12th, will be a chance to gain insights while having fun and connecting with fellow community members. Save that date!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for yesterday's On the Table Planning Session. It was a productive afternoon and the excitement was palpable! #CBICharlotte #CommunityBuildingIsAVerb

CBI was happy to return to UNC-Charlotte for this year's Community Engagement Orientation. Community Engagement is about building long term relationships, and UNC-Charlotte has been a valued partner for many years. #CommunityBuildingIsAVerb #CBICharlotte

If you've participated in CBI programming, or are familiar with the work we do - CBI would love to hear your thoughts on building community. This 10-15 minute survey is your chance to guide what comes next for CBI and for our community. Add your voice to the conversation at loom.ly/OyTBZ7I

Mecklenburg County has a new CEO Mecklenburg County manager will assess taxpayers' ROI as he starts new job.

"I'm a public service junkie. I just firmly believe that there is no more notable field than public service." LU40 Class 2 alum Michael Bryant started his new role as Mecklenburg County manager last week. Join us in wishing him all the best! #CBICharlotte #LU40
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Capping off a busy week with the LU40 Gold Line experience! #CBICharlotte #LU40

CBI was thrilled to be a part of today's Meck Design Day 2025, where community members, organizations, and health professionals gathered to help shape the future of health in Mecklenburg County! #LiveWellMeck #MeckDesignDay2025

We invite you to be a part of our work. Read more in this month's newsletter at loom.ly/wakiJjo
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"I thought I really knew the history and culture of the Charlotte community; however, I was amazed at how shallow my viewpoints were!" - previous bus tour participant

Seats are still available for CBI's next Community Bus Tour! To sign up, scan the QR code or visit loom.ly/hXYeAFo

CBI was honored to join other community leaders this week for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's "WelcomeCLT: Supporting Newcomers Through Multicultural Connections". Thanks to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the other attendees and panelists for a fruitful discussion. #WelcomeCLT #belongingCLT

Are we creating a future that others will appreciate? With that prompt, futurist amalia deloney guided us through a morning of forecasting and creative design to direct us towards the most positive outcomes. Thanks to her and to everyone who joined us yesterday for CBI's "Future Craft" Civic Lab !

NOTE NEW DATE! The date has changed, but we hope you'll still join us as we unveil 'From Beatties Ford to Brooklyn'. This is an updated community bus tour led by local historians John Howard and Brandon Lunsford. Reserve your seat with the QR code, or visit loom.ly/hXYeAFo Lunch is included.

Our Spring 2025 Community Bus Tour will be guided by two of Charlotte's leading historians - John Howard and Brandon Lunsford! They bring a wealth of knowledge into the conversation around Charlotte's history and future. Tickets are still available at loom.ly/hXYeAFo

Registration is open for our Spring 2025 Community Bus tour! Don't miss out. Sign up at loom.ly/hXYeAFo #CBICharlotte

Registration is now open for CBI's Spring 2025 Community Bus Tour! Join this updated tour featuring two local historians with unique perspectives on the changes and challenges we face here in the Queen City. Lunch is included with registration fee. To sign up, visit loom.ly/hXYeAFo

Wrapping up the first LEC cohort with an abundance of creative expression! Congratulations to Class 1 - we know great things await all of you! If you or someone you know may be interested in LEC, visit loom.ly/L-EXnOI #CBICharlotte

Hello BlueSky! We're excited to be here! #CBICharlotte