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City of Charlotte

corporatecommunications1@ci.charlotte.nc.us

600 East Fourth Street, , Charlotte, NC, 28202, US

704-336-7600

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Neighborhood Board Retreat
July 13, 2019, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Goodwill Opportunity Campus
5301 Wilkinson Boulevard

The City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services' (HNS) board retreats help neighborhood and business associations assess the current state of their community, identify and prioritize strategic goals, create action plans and improve quality of life in Charlotte’s neighborhoods. 

The retreat is open to all neighborhood organizations and business or merchant associations in Charlotte's city limits. In addition to current board members, participating organizations are encouraged to invite neighbors, business owners, school representatives and nonprofit partners that may help them achieve their goals. Each organization can have 5 to 15 participants.

Neighborhood Board Retreat attendees will receive:

  • Networking and idea sharing with other community leaders
  • Guidance with planning yearly goals and board priorities 
  • Idea development with trained, experienced facilitators 
  • Expert support from staff and community resources 
  • A $1,500 Neighborhood Matching Grant credit incentive for eligible neighborhoods

 

Capacity is limited. Applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to first-time attendees. Geographic diversity is encouraged.

Steps for participation:

1. Complete the registration form.

2. The neighborhood organization or business or merchant association will be eligible for consideration once at least FIVE (5) participants from the organization are registered. For-profit businesses and non-profit organizations not formally associated with a specific neighborhood are ineligible to attend.    

3. If approved, you will receive a confirmation of approval to attend from City staff.

4. The deadline to apply for the July 13th retreat is May 31st.

 

If you have questions, problems with this online form or prefer to register by phone please contact philip.freeman@charlottenc.gov or call 704-336-1303 for assistance.

Full Name

Which category best describes your role within your neighborhood organization or business/merchant association?

Physical Address

    Optional map upload (limit: 250MB)

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    In order to be eligible to attend the Retreat, groups must have at least five (5) participants. Members are encouraged to self-register.

    If you would prefer to register other members of your group, please provide their:

    1. Full name
    2. Email address (if applicable)
    3. Phone #

    Be sure to confirm participant availability.

     

    Organization presidents and board members will be registered for Charlotte's Neighborhood Organization Contact List (NOCL). The NOCL is a subscription list used to inform community leaders about opportunities, public meetings and projects that may impact their neighborhoods. 

    NOCL Status