City of Charlotte

The City of Charlotte's 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 free and 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 must have a minimum of 5 participants (8 participants maximum).

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Free parking will be available in close proximity to the building.

Neighborhood Board Retreat attendees will receive:

• A customized Quality of Life Explorer report 
• 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 credit of up to $1,500 toward volunteer hours required for the Neighborhood Matching Grant (eligible neighborhoods only) 

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.

The deadline to apply for the retreat is June 16. 

For-profit businesses and non-profit organizations not formally associated with a specific neighborhood are ineligible to attend.  

If your neighborhood is selected to participate in the retreat, you will receive a confirmation of approval to attend from City staff. Applications decisions will be sent by June 23. 

To apply for the Neighborhood Board Retreat, please complete the registration form below.

Neighborhood organizations must have at least five participants for their application to be considered complete. All participants can be listed on one application. City staff will contact each participant listed to confirm their willingness to participate in the retreat. 

If you do not receive an email confirmation within 48 business hours acknowledging receipt of your application, please contact nichelle.wilson@charlottenc.gov or call 980-214-9750 for assistance.

In order to be eligible to attend the retreat, organizations must have at least five (5) participants. Members are encouraged to self-register. However, if you would prefer to register other members of your group, please provide their:

1. Full name
2. Email address 
3. Phone number

Please be sure to confirm participant interest and availability. 

If you have more than five (5) participants, please email that information to nichelle.wilson@charlottenc.gov.

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. Contact information for Primary Contacts will be displayed on the NOCL website. If you would like to subscribe to the NOCL, please create an account with CLT Community.