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Charlotte's Creative Community Kickoff Create. Connect. Prosper. Join us for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community with some of Charlotte's most creative minds. The Creative Connector Community Mixer is designed to bring together creatives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries from across the Charlotte area to build meaningful relationships and discover new opportunities. Whether you're looking for collaborators, clients, creative partners, fresh inspiration, or a supportive community, this event creates space for authentic conversations that can lead to real growth. Come meet the people behind the ideas, brands, projects, and experiences helping shape Charlotte's creative landscape. Hosted by El Lambert Who Should Attend? This mixer welcomes creatives from all areas of the creative economy, including: Music & Performing Arts Visual Arts & Design Photography, Film & Media Content Creation & Digital Media Marketing & Branding Events & Entertainment Creative Entrepreneurship Whether you're an established professional, freelancer, small business owner, student, hobbyist, or aspiring creator, you're invited to join us. What to Expect Connect Meet creatives from a wide range of industries and backgrounds in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Collaborate Discover potential partners for projects, events, campaigns, productions, businesses, and creative ventures. Creative Open Mic Share your work, a project you're developing, your business, or your creative vision with the community. Community Spotlights Learn about local creators, organizations, and initiatives making an impact throughout Charlotte. Interactive Networking Activities Fun, intentional activities designed to help break the ice and spark meaningful conversations. Opportunity Exchange Share upcoming projects, gigs, events, collaborations, and opportunities with other attendees. Creator Connection Wall Tell the community: Who you are What you create What you're looking for What you're currently working on This helps attendees find relevant connections faster and makes every conversation more meaningful. Pay What You Can We believe community should be accessible to everyone. This event operates on a Pay What You Can model, allowing attendees to contribute at a level that works for them. Suggested Contributions: Supporter: $5 Community Builder: $10 Creative Champion: $20+ All contributions help support future events, community-building experiences, and the continued growth of the Creative Connector community. Most importantly, we want you in the room. Want to be a Featured Vendor? Click the link the apply: https://forms.gle/bzbbZ2svjtGL5ahV8