The CLT Alliance Foundation is excited to announce the 2023-2024 class of Scale Up CLT. This year’s class is comprised of 21 diverse entrepreneurs across the Charlotte Region.
Scale Up CLT is a partnership between the CLT Alliance Foundation, EO Accelerator, and the City of Charlotte providing coaching and support to diverse and female entrepreneurs interested in growing their businesses to $1 million plus in revenue. Participants of Scale Up CLT receive a scholarship of up to $10,000, which includes partial payment of the EO Accelerator program $2,500 first-year dues, and access to CLT Alliance Ally-level investor benefits for a year. As Ally-level investors, participants will receive invitations to the CLT Alliance Investor Quarterly Meetings, Regional Insight Forums, and a chance to attend the CLT Alliance’s fall planning Leadership Retreat and/or Exploring Economies in the spring.
Hosted by Wray Ward, the new class met the CLT Alliance Foundation Board, along with other prominent members of the Charlotte entrepreneurial community. Participants were also graced with the likes of local entrepreneur Byron “Chef B” Hailey, who provided a menu specially curated for the event.
“The new participants of Scale Up CLT are a testament to the boundless potential and vibrant diversity within the entrepreneurial landscape of the Charlotte Region,” CLT Alliance Foundation Program Manager Jonathan Evans said. “As they embark on this transformative journey, they not only embrace innovation but also redefine the future of business. We are excited to help them grow as business owners and see their growth as future business leaders.”
Feedback from class is already very positive.
“Receiving this scholarship is truly an honor. I am deeply thankful for the opportunity to scale up our business to the next level in order to contribute to Charlotte’s undeniable growth and success.”, participant Amir Tehranchian said. “We are excited to be working alongside Charlotte’s own incredible business leaders to make strides towards providing even better experiences and services for our diverse clientele and contributing to the culture and betterment of the Charlotte community.”
Members of this year’s class include Sharon Allen of H&S Therapeutic Services; Lily Angel of K-La Boutique; Morgan Best of M.L. Best Consulting; Alaa Bou Ghanem of Architect Builder Group PLLC; Tameka Brewington of Real Talk Counseling; Tamu Curtis of The Cocktailery; Chris Davis of Buff Beauty Academy; Khalid Davis of Khalid Davis Electric; Tammy Foster-Knight of Optional Solutions, LLC; Samir Hamid of F4mily Matters; Kenny Hill Jr. of Carolina Repair Services Inc; Amy Johnson of Strata Project Management Group, LLC; Raymond Jordan of Spikes Out Tree Care; Venus Kennedy of Charlotte Women’s Counseling; Yacara Mungo-Dozier of Enlighten Legacy Learning Centers LLC; Abi Olukeye of Smart Girls HQ; Anne Pipkin of Gorgeous Glo; Kim Rosas of Period.Shop; Tamar Slay of Slay Basketball; Amir Tehranchian of The Revel Room; and Julian Tingle of Community Advancement Agency LLC.
To provide a scholarship or learn more about how to be selected for a scholarship, please contact Jonathan Evans jevans@charlotteregion.com.
