Welcome to the Charlotte Business Association, Inc.

Who We Are

The CBA works with entrepreneurs and start-ups to assist them in realizing the dream of owning a business. The CBA performs an assortment of activities that could be costly and time consuming for an individual company or person to undertake on its own. This includes activities such as research, lobbying, community outreach, pursuit of grant opportunities and information gathering. We promote events and activities that encompass the four seasons within our community.

What We Do

The primary objective of the Charlotte Business Association, Inc. (CBA) is to help both new and existing businesses grow locally, expand into new markets and remain competitive in an increasingly complex and evolving global marketplace. We have a page, for members only, that provides pertinent links that save you time in accessing necessary information.

We work with members to encourage entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses to collaborate and realize opportunities. The CBA performs an assortment of activities that could be costly and time consuming for an individual company or person to undertake on its own. This includes activities such as research, lobbying, collaborative events, community outreach, pursuit of grant opportunities and information gathering.

Additionally, we recognize youth as the leaders of tomorrow and future business owners. We incorporate a CBA Teen Council, and welcome local high school students to join and be a part of the events in our community; with the chair representing them through a place on the CBA Board to share insight related to unmet needs or services.

Our 2022 Charlotte Community Directory is our most recent endeavor and is updated quarterly electronically. Our 2023 version will be available in June, right in time for summer!

Educational resources, such as what is offered for FREE through the Small Business Development Center, or how to become Monroe County certified as a Minority & Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) along with other links like this that save time for those looking to connect to the most current information. Guest speakers who present through our general meetings can be found, with their website links, under our “members only” section. We do this to assist new entrepreneurs in the process of starting, owning and/or operating a business, or established businesses looking for new ideas or partners. Once you join, an email will be sent with a link and password to access these resources.

Our Mission

To help businesses grow locally and remain competitive in an increasingly complex economy while staying connected with the community they serve.

Our Vision

To connect businesses in Charlotte and the surrounding region to foster positive relationships.

To advance the sense of place, quality of life, and economic vitality of Charlotte and the Regional area with the community

Meet Our Board of Directors (2022-2024)

President: Andrew Hollister – Simple Tech Innovations

Vice President: Gotti Perry – Taste of the Bahamas

Vice President: Jolana Hollister – The Photography Experience, LLC

Secretary: Barbara Lake – Purposeful Concepts LLC

Treasurer: Danielle King – Upcoming Entrepreneur

Affiliate Board Member: RCSD Northeast College Preparatory HS (NECPHS)

Student Affiliate Board Member: TBD by NECPHS (Youth Commission)

Note: Our members provide discounted and complimentary services which can often be found on our FB page.