Annual Meeting 2026

Description

As we gather together, we'll take a moment to highlight the incredible achievements we accomplished together in 2025. We are so grateful for the dedication and collaboration of our members, and we're inspired by the positive impact you've made on our community. We'll also take a look forward to the exciting opportunities that await us in 2026. We're eager to continue fostering strong partnerships and working together to build an even brighter future for our community.

Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. and the program will start at 11:00 a.m. Please allow ample time for parking and consider carpooling, if possible. As you enter the Convention Center, look for one of our awesome Ambassadors who can check you in and give you your table assignments.

Thank you to our Award Sponsors!
Atrium Health - Community Impact Award
Charlotte Motor Speedway - Leadership Award
Duke Energy - Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award
Eli Lilly - Employee Extra Mile Award
F&M Bank - Small Business of the Year Award
Pinnacle Financial Partners - New Business of the Year Award
Uwharrie Bank - Nonprofit of the Year Award

Thank you to our Video Sponsor, Market Street Studios! 

Congratulations to our award recipients:

Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award: Greg Walter
Ambassador of the Year: Cora Billingsley
Community Impact Award: Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships
Employee Extra Mile Award: Taylor Rinehardt with Queen City Engineering & Design
Leadership Cabarrus Alumni Impact Award: Mike Legg
New Business of the Year Award: FocalGroove
Nonprofit of the Year Award: WeBuild Concord
Small Business of the Year Award: Sublmnl

Attire for this event is business formal.