Applications for Feb. 18 Neighborhood Board Retreat
are now being accepted
The City of Charlotte’s Neighborhood & Business Services department will host a Neighborhood Board Retreat on Saturday, Feb. 18. The event will be held 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, located at 5301 Wilkinson Blvd.

The retreat is open to all neighborhood organizations and business or merchant associations in Charlotte city limits. In addition to current board members, participating organizations are encouraged to invite neighbors, business owners, school representatives and nonprofit partners that may help them achieve their goals.

Interested organizations must have a minimum of five participants registered to be considered, with a maximum of 15 participants per organization. We are unable to accommodate ad-hoc groups, nonprofit organizations that are not associated with a specific neighborhood and individuals who are not participating with their neighborhood group.

Neighborhood Board Retreat attendees will receive:
  • A customized Quality of Life Explorer report 
  • Networking and idea sharing with other community leaders
  • Guidance with planning yearly goals and board priorities 
  • Idea development with trained, experienced facilitators 
  • Expert support from staff and community resources 
  • A $1,500 Neighborhood Matching Grants credit incentive for eligible neighborhoods

Capacity is limited. Applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to first-time attendees. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Please click here to apply. The deadline to register is Jan. 8, 2017.

For more information, please contact Steve Wood at 704-336-4161 or swood@charlottenc.gov.