Emerging Business Leaders is a talent development program designed to enhance the leadership capability of high-potential, diverse professionals who will ultimately create competitive advantage for Charlotte’s workforce and economy.
Fostering connection and community for business success.
We offer a wide variety of programs and councils that allow participants to expand their network, collaborate with a diverse mix of area professionals, and grow professionally as civic-minded leaders and champions of the Charlotte region’s business community.
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance® Power of Women (POW) is a program series and network platform designed to engage, inform, inspire and connect professional women to resourceful women’s groups and organizations in the Charlotte Region.
The purpose of CLT Alliance Young Professionals is to cultivate a young and diverse workforce as a competitive advantage for Charlotte’s growing economy. CLT Alliance YP provides value to young professionals in Charlotte, ages 21 to 39, through leadership growth and professional development, networking and relationship-building and connection to civic engagement and community service opportunities.
The members of the Advocacy CLT will have an opportunity to engage in CLT Alliance Advocacy programming events stemming from quarterly council meetings, Advocacy in Action elected officials speaker series and invitations to legislative trips. This council is reserved for champion-level investors and above.
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance®, in partnership with the Young Professionals (YP), are excited to announce the launch of “Intern CLT,” an immersive experience for your summer interns. This program allows companies in the Charlotte Region to send their interns as ambassadors as they connect with young professionals and other interns. Throughout the summer, interns will have the opportunity to attend a variety of interactive events across the Charlotte Region.
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Interested in joining a CLT Alliance program? Hear from a participant’s point of view.
The power of taking a break
“Leadership is not just a destination or title—it is constant practice. And just like any craft, it takes continuous learning, humility, and commitment.”
‘Success is about people’
“It’s the relationships we nurture and the impact we make together that define true achievement.”
From Idaho to Impact: My Charlotte story
“Lead with purpose, bring your strengths and surround yourself with others who complement them, and say yes to the call.”
How Emerging Business Leaders helped me stop dreaming and start doing
“[Show] up as the version of you you’ve dreamed of—boldly, beautifully, and without waiting for permission.”
The pivot I didn’t see coming – and didn’t know I needed
“It’s never too late to bet on yourself—even if you don’t check every traditional box.”
‘Show up with authenticity and purpose’
“You can absolutely create your own luck through hard work, humility, and persistence.”
‘I believe in the power of collaboration’
“I am passionate about creating meaningful connections and driving positive change in our community.”
From Aspiring to Inspiring
“My leadership journey has been an exhilarating climb, fueled by a passion for empowering the next generation and fostering meaningful connections.”
