BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T133000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 Charlotte Regional Networking Luncheon\, presented by the NC Biotech Greater Charlotte Region DESCRIPTION:Power\, Water & Infrastructure: Can We Keep Up?The Charlotte region continues to experience unprecedented growth\, creating new opportunities while placing increasing demands on the infrastructure that supports economic development. As communities compete for new investment and jobs\, the availability and capacity of critical infrastructure have become key factors in site selection\, business expansion\, and long-term competitiveness.Join economic development leaders and industry experts for a timely discussion on the infrastructure challenges shaping the region's future. The panel will examine the current state of electric capacity\, water and wastewater systems\, natural gas availability\, rail access\, highway improvements\, and broadband\, while exploring how these issues are impacting economic development today and what investments and planning are needed to support continued growth.Whether you're involved in economic development\, utilities\, local government\, commercial real estate\, or community planning\, this conversation will provide valuable insights into one of the region's most pressing challenges. Connect with colleagues from across the Charlotte region and be part of the discussion on how we can build the infrastructure needed for tomorrow's economy.Sponsorship Opportunities!Support one of the Charlotte region's premier economic development networking events by becoming a sponsor! Sponsorship provides valuable visibility among economic development professionals\, business leaders\, and community partners while demonstrating your organization's commitment to the region's continued growth and success. Explore the sponsorship opportunities below and join us in making this event a success.\nGOLD SPONSOR $1\,000\nBenefits:Three complimentary luncheon registrationsCompany logo on event registration webpage and all event materials and signageVerbal recognition from the podiumSILVER SPONSOR $750\nBenefits:Two complimentary luncheon registrationsCompany name on event registration webpage and all event materials and signageVerbal recognition from the podiumPROGRAM SPONSOR $500\nBenefits:One complimentary luncheon registrationCompany name on event registration webpage and all event materials and signageVerbal recognition from the podiumThank You to Our Sponsors! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Power\, Water &\; Infrastructure: Can We Keep Up?

The Charlotte region continues to experience unprecedented growth\, creating new opportunities while placing increasing demands on the infrastructure that supports economic development. As communities compete for new investment and jobs\, the availability and capacity of critical infrastructure have become key factors in site selection\, business expansion\, and long-term competitiveness.

Join economic development leaders and industry experts for a timely discussion on the infrastructure challenges shaping the region'\;s future. The panel will examine the current state of electric capacity\, water and wastewater systems\, natural gas availability\, rail access\, highway improvements\, and broadband\, while exploring how these issues are impacting economic development today and what investments and planning are needed to support continued growth.

Whether you'\;re involved in economic development\, utilities\, local government\, commercial real estate\, or community planning\, this conversation will provide valuable insights into one of the region'\;s most pressing challenges. Connect with colleagues from across the Charlotte region and be part of the discussion on how we can build the infrastructure needed for tomorrow'\;s economy.

Sponsorship Opportunities!

Support one of the Charlotte region'\;s premier economic development networking events by becoming a sponsor! Sponsorship provides valuable visibility among economic development professionals\, business leaders\, and community partners while demonstrating your organization'\;s commitment to the region'\;s continued growth and success. Explore the sponsorship opportunities below and join us in making this event a success.

GOLD SPONSOR &bull\; $1\,000
Benefits:

Three complimentary luncheon registrations
Company logo on event registration webpage and all event materials and signage
Verbal recognition from the podium

SILVER SPONSOR &bull\; $750
Benefits:

Two complimentary luncheon registrations
Company name on event registration webpage and all event materials and signage
Verbal recognition from the podium

PROGRAM SPONSOR &bull\; $500
Benefits:

One complimentary luncheon registration
Company name on event registration webpage and all event materials and signage
Verbal recognition from the podium

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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