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Third Annual CBG Expo

Thanks to all the exhibitors and visitors to the Third Annual CBG Business Expo that was held on March 11, 2011 at the Westin

Check back in January 2012 for details on the Fourth Annual CBG Business Expo

ABOUT THE 2011 CBG EXPO

Date: March 11, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Place: The Westin
Location: 601 S. College St.

Charlotte's Diverse Business Climate is the focus of the Third Annual CBG Business Expo

The Charlotte Metropolitan region is considered among the fastest-growing urban centers in the country, with a thriving arts community, eclectic neighborhoods and world-class amenities. Part of Charlotte's success is the knowledge capital and social diversity of its residents, which includes a significant lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) population.

To spotlight the business and professional contributions of the LGBT community, the Charlotte Business Guild will hold its third annual Business Expo from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, March 11 at the Westin Hotel. This event is free and open to the public.

"Charlotte is home to a large number of LGBT-owned businesses that provide services in a range of industries: construction, creative arts, retail, health care, law, real estate, catering/food preparation, finance and insurance," said Jack Whittemore, co-chair of the Business Expo. "In addition, gay, lesbian and transgendered professionals work throughout the region, from locally owned enterprises to Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations."

The Charlotte Business Guild (CBG) was established to provide support for LGBT business owners and professionals. The CBG Expo provides diversity-owned businesses the opportunity to showcase their goods and services to the larger Charlotte region, while at the same time, diversity-friendly enterprises potentially can reach new customers while demonstrating support for greater LGBT inlusion within the Charlotte business community.

This year's CBG Business Expo is being held in association with Takeover Friday, a local social organization for the LGBT community and its allies. Takeover Friday organizer Dan Mauney expects more than 300 members of the group to attend the CBG Business Expo.

Exhibitor space availability is limited, so hurry and apply now!
Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Contact the CBG at Guild@CharlotteBusinessGuild.org or call 704-565-5075.