The Hive CLT | 2027 MARCH Meetup – Speed Networking

Most networking rooms run on hope. You show up, grab a drink, and hope you end up next to the right person before the night runs out. This month we're building the room differently.

Speed networking gets a reputation for forced small talk on a timer. Ours skips it. It's structure with a purpose: faster introductions, conversations with less small talk, and a short list of people worth following up with by the time you leave.

WHO THIS IS FOR Entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals who want to show up clearly and confidently while making an impact beyond business.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN Clear introductions with no wasted time. Conversations where alignment shows up early. A short list of people worth a follow-up. A repeatable way to network without guessing.

WHY THIS MONTH MATTERS Your network shapes what happens next in your business. This session gives you a chance to build it on purpose instead of by accident.

BEST FOR YOU IF You've stood in networking rooms before and left with a stack of business cards and no idea what to do with them.

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The Hive is Charlotte's relationship-first entrepreneurial community built for founders, operators, investors, and business-minded professionals who value meaningful connections and long-term growth. This monthly meetup is designed to create real conversations, strategic relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the room. Whether you're building a company, scaling a team, investing, or exploring your next move, The Hive provides an intentional environment to connect with people who are doing the work.

This is not casual networking. It's a room built for clarity, collaboration, and momentum.

WHAT TO EXPECT

5:30 – 6:15 PM | Arrival & Open Networking Ease into the evening with relaxed, open networking. Grab a drink, meet new people, and reconnect with familiar faces.

6:15 – 6:20 PM | Welcome & Community Intro A brief welcome from the organizers to set expectations and outline the flow of the night.

6:20 – 6:30 PM | Live Business Pitches (3 Attendees) Three attendees will be selected from the crowd to share a quick overview of what they're building or working on.

6:30 – 7:00 PM | Featured Topic / Workshop / Discussion Format varies by month and may include a speaker, facilitated discussion, or interactive segment aligned with the theme.

7:00 – 9:30 PM | Open Networking Unstructured time to deepen conversations, make introductions, and build relationships at your own pace.

📍 EVENT LOCATION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) Heist Brewery – Event Space 2909 N Davidson St, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28205

⚠️ Important Notes:

This is NOT the Heist location on Woodward Ave

We meet in the event space located around the side of the building, not inside the main brewery area

Please do not go to the main bar or indoor brewery seating

We strongly encourage everyone to carefully read this section before arriving to avoid confusion.

WHAT TO BRING

A clear introduction of what you're building or working on

Business cards (optional)

A collaborative, open mindset

COMMUNITY NOTE We host these events every first Thursday of the month (holiday adjustments may apply). Many attendees return monthly, which helps build familiarity, trust, and stronger relationships over time.

STAY CONNECTED Join the Hive community and stay updated on future events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehivecltentrepreneursnetwork/