Name: Freedom In Me Business Showers Honoree Celebration July 18 | 1:00PM-5:30 PM
Start: 2026-07-18T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel

Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel

Welcome to Business Showers! DAY 2 — THE BUSINESS SHOWERS CELEBRATION Saturday | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Networking. 2:30-5:30 Lunch and Event Attire: Business Professional / Business Chic A vibrant celebration where business meets community. Experience Includes ✨ Entrepreneur showcases Sponsor + vendor tables Networking with business owners, professionals, and future entrepreneurs Professional photo opportunities Entertainment, celebration, and interactive moments Resource connections for entrepreneurs looking to launch or grow Community recognition + spotlight moments Whether you already own a business, are thinking about starting one, or simply want to be in rooms where opportunity is created, Day 2 is where inspiration and connection collide.

Local Event: Freedom In Me Business Showers Honoree Celebration July 18 | 1:00PM-5:30 PM

Mecklenburg County

Charlotte Metropolitan Area

Charlotte

North Carolina

Freedom In Me Business Showers Honoree...

Welcome to Business Showers! DAY 2 — THE BUSINESS SHOWERS CELEBRATION Saturday | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Networking. 2:30-5:30 Lunch...

Freedom In Me Business Showers Honoree Celebration July 18 | 1:00PM-5:30 PM

Chicken Salad Chick

National Chicken Salad Day — July 16&nbsp;&nbsp;
Chicken Salad Chick celebrates the inaugural National Chicken Salad Day on Thursday, July 16, inviting guests to download the Chicken Salad Chick app to claim a free scoop of any chicken salad flavor, redeemable for up to 30 days. Enjoy in‑restaurant giveaways and flavor‑themed fun at locations nationwide. Learn more at <a href="https://chickensaladchick.com/national-chicken-salad-day" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">chickensaladchick.com/national-chicken-salad-day</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: It's Official: Chicken Salad Chick Establishes July 16 as National Chicken Salad Day!

It's Official: Chicken Salad Chick Establishes...

National Chicken Salad Day — July 16  
Chicken Salad Chick celebrates the inaugural National Chicken Salad Day on Thursday,...

It's Official: Chicken Salad Chick Establishes July 16 as National Chicken Salad Day!

The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Charlotte. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Adele in The Barrel Room under the gentle glow of candlelight.
 This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.
General Info Venue: The Barrel Room Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRZUYQEQkmkZNmav6ySfvpSgE7N2UQcE1hMkSEvSsgCUlPJRgNR4voUxn11iJej1Qhjnhl4yObkQXXS/pub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/126334" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>Hello</li><li>Rumour Has It</li><li>Make You Feel My Love</li><li>Water Under the Bridge</li><li>Oh My God</li><li>Someone Like You</li><li>Send My Love (To Your New Lover)</li><li>Chasing Pavements</li><li>Skyfall</li><li>When We Were Young</li><li>Set Fire to the Rain</li><li>Easy On Me</li><li>Rolling in the Deep</li></ul>
Performers
<ul><li>Charlotte Strings</li></ul>
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Local Event: Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele

 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Welcome to Business Showers! DAY 1 — VIP EXPERIENCE Friday | 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM Attire: Business Professional An elevated evening designed for intentional networking, executive conversation, and meaningful relationship building. Schedule 4:30 PM – Welcome Reception Arrive, connect, and settle into an evening built around opportunity. 4:35 PM – 5:45 PM | Speed Networking + Interactive Games Meet ecosystem partners, entrepreneurs, funders, and business leaders through curated networking designed to create real connections. 5:50 PM – 6:30 PM | VIP Dinner Mixer Dinner, music, and relaxed networking with live DJ entertainment. Special Musical Performance A moment of celebration and inspiration. Welcome + Introduction Official opening of the Business Showers VIP Experience. Founder Spotlight + Executive Director Remarks Hear from Donja Williams on vision, impact, and the future of entrepreneurship. Honoree Panel Discussion Real stories, real business journeys, real insight. Special Awards Pre.

Local Event: Freedom In Me Business Showers VIP Experience-July 17th| 4:30 PM–8:30 PM

Freedom In Me Business Showers VIP...

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Freedom In Me Business Showers VIP Experience-July 17th| 4:30 PM–8:30 PM

Porter Farms Inc

Free Registration to the Concord 2026 Muddy Dash Is Still Available!
Concord families! Get ready to splash, laugh, and conquer the mud together at the Concord 2026 Muddy Dash! This fun-focused obstacle course is all about teamwork, big smiles, and making memories as you run, walk, crawl, and slide through a few muddy miles of kid-friendly challenges.​ And great news - free registration is still available!
 Gather your crew and head to the course for waist-deep mud pits, playful “Muddy Moments,” and an easygoing, untimed event where costumes are encouraged and cheering is mandatory. From the start line to the finish, parents and kids become the ultimate muddy team, with plenty of photo ops and a lively post-race festival waiting at the end.​
 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Designed for families and kids (younger racers run with a parent)​ 🪜 Fun obstacles you can run, walk, crawl, or slide through at your own pace​ 🧼 Mud pits, foam, music, and a post-race party to celebrate your muddy victory​ 🎟️ Spectators are welcome, and spots fill quickly—grab your family’s entries and get ready to get muddy!
Get your tickets now at <a href="https://muddydash.com/locations/charlotte-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">muddydash.com/locations/charlotte-2/</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/141190/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Muddy Dash | Charlotte 2026

Muddy Dash | Charlotte 2026

Free Registration to the Concord 2026 Muddy Dash Is Still Available!
Concord families! Get ready to splash, laugh, and conquer...

Southern Grace Distillery

Join paranormal investigator and star of Ghost Hunters - Steve Gonsalves for an unforgettable night of mystery at Southern Grace Distillery. This exclusive event features a photos and meet &amp; greet opportunity, a detailed Q&amp;A session, and a thrilling lights-out ghost hunt.

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Cabarrus County

Concord

Steve Gonsalves of Ghost Hunters and Ghost...

Join paranormal investigator and star of Ghost Hunters - Steve Gonsalves for an unforgettable night of mystery at Southern...

Steve Gonsalves of Ghost Hunters and Ghost Nation - Live in-person Q&A and Ghost Hunt

Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward in Charlotte, NC, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Charlotte? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/148385/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Charlotte, NC

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery...

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Charlotte, NC

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Charlotte. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRZUYQEQkmkZNmav6ySfvpSgE7N2UQcE1hMkSEvSsgCUlPJRgNR4voUxn11iJej1Qhjnhl4yObkQXXS/pub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/charlotte/candlelight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Candlelight concerts</a> in Charlotte To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/126334" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>Everywhere</li><li>Gypsy</li><li>You Make Loving Fun</li><li>Never Going Back Again</li><li>Don't Stop</li><li>Gold Dust Woman</li><li>Go Your Own Way</li><li>Landslide</li><li>Little Lies</li><li>Songbird</li><li>Rhiannon</li><li>The Chain</li></ul>
Performers
<ul><li>Charlotte Strings</li></ul>
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Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

NoDa-Midwood-Belmont

Myers Park-South End-Dilworth

Huntersville

Cornelius

Davidson

Iredell County

Mooresville

Forsyth County

Winston-Salem

Richland County

Columbia Metropolitan Area

Irmo-Seven Oaks

South Carolina

Guilford County

Greensboro-High Point Metropolitan Area

Greensboro

Greenville County

Greenville (SC) Metropolitan Area

Greer-Taylors

Dole Rocks Charlotte as Part of its 125th Pineapple Birthday

Dole Food Company

Dole Food Company will host more than a month of free activities in its hometown of Charlotte leading up to International Pineapple Day on June 27 as part of the produce leader’s 125th Pineapple Crowning Anniversary marking its first 125 years in the pineapple business. 	 A highlight of the month is the kick-off of a uniquely interactive community treasure hunt that sparks local residents to find 125 hand-painted pineapple rocks hidden in and around the Charlotte area and participating Uptown Chalotte businesses including some that can be redeemed for DOLE® Pineapples, merchandise and other prizes. In honor of the holiday and Dole’s Uptown Charlotte U.S. headquarters, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has officially proclaimed June 27, 2026, as “Charlotte Pineapple Day.”	 	 Dole’s Quasquicentennial celebration honors the foresight of a 24-year-old James Drummond Dole who planted his first pineapple plants in Wahiawa, Hawaii, in 1901 to found the Hawaiian Pineapple Company, which later became Dole. As part of its "Sweet Surprise Pineapple Hunt," Dole team members are hiding 125 rocks hand-painted with pineapple-themed messages of positivity and inspiration in and around Uptown Charlotte. The company has recruited a host of neighboring Uptown Charlotte businesses—coffee shops, cafes, bakeries, delis. markets and stores—to join in on the fun according to the following week: o	June 7-13: Amelie’s French Bakery Café (Uptown Charlotte café) o	June 14-20: Johnny Burrito o	June 21-27: All businesses will participate during Pineapple Week leading up to International Pineapple Day on June 27. o	June 28-July 4: Rhino Market &amp; Deli (Uptown Charlotte market) o	July 5-11: Coco and the Director o	July 12-18: Devon &amp; Blakely (Uptown Charlotte café) o	July 19-25: Paper Skyscraper (Uptown Charlotte store) o	July 26-Aug. 1: Geno D’s Pizza For details, go to https://www.dole.com/pineapple125.

Dole Food Company will host more than a month of free activities in its hometown of Charlotte leading up to International Pineapple Day on June 27...

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Palmetto Roofing Specialties

Palmetto Roofing Specialties serves homeowners and businesses across Upstate South Carolina with roofing work that feels straightforward and well-managed. From the first inspection through final cleanup, the team focuses on clear communication and clean workmanship. You get a detailed estimate upfront with no hidden fees or surprise add-ons, so you can plan with confidence and compare bids without guesswork. As a local roofer, Palmetto Roofing Specialties understands Greenville’s weather patterns and the real-world impact of storms and wind events. That local knowledge helps the team spot common problem areas early and recommend practical repairs that hold up over time. Services cover roof inspections, maintenance, repairs, and full replacements. For commercial properties, Palmetto Roofing Specialties supports low-slope roofing systems alongside other commercial roofing needs. For residential projects, the team uses high-quality materials sourced from reputable suppliers, ensuring finished roofs look sharp and perform well season after season. Safety is part of every job. The crew follows strict safety protocols to protect your property and maintain a clean, organized worksite. Palmetto Roofing Specialties also stands behind its work with a customer satisfaction guarantee and dependable warranty support. Their workmanship warranty begins at five years, with longer options available depending on the project. If you need follow-up help after installation, the team stays responsive and accountable, which is a small detail that makes a big difference. If you are looking for a reliable roofing contractor in the Greenville area, Palmetto Roofing Specialties offers a simple next step. Schedule an inspection, review a written scope, then move forward with a plan that feels clear from day one.

Palmetto Roofing Specialties serves homeowners and businesses across Upstate South Carolina with roofing work that feels straightforward and well...

CyberMax iPhone Repair

Since 2014, CyberMax iPhone Repair has been a top-rated phone repair shop in Charlotte, NC, offering same-day iPhone repair and iPhone screen repair. We provide fast phone screen repair, battery replacement, back glass repair, charging port repair, and other iPhone repair services using high-quality parts backed by a 1-year warranty. Conveniently located in Charlotte, just minutes from Matthews, Mint Hill, and Harrisburg. Customers visit our local repair shop for quick iPhone screen repairs.

Since 2014, CyberMax iPhone Repair has been a top-rated phone repair shop in Charlotte, NC, offering same-day iPhone repair and iPhone screen...

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