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Based on previous WSO threads, here are some insights related to networking and meetups in Charlotte, NC:

  1. Real Estate Meetups:

    • There have been discussions about organizing real estate meetups in the Charlotte area. For instance, a user named PHLrealestate mentioned organizing a real estate meet up in Charlotte. This could be a good opportunity for networking within the real estate sector.
  2. Professional Networks:

    • For those in commercial real estate (CRE), traditional offline networks like NAIOP, ICSC, and REBNY are mentioned, although they are noted to be updated infrequently. Forums like WSO and Reddit are also used for industry-focused networking.
  3. General Networking Advice:

    • Joining industry-specific groups such as ULI (Urban Land Institute) or attending CFA society events can be beneficial. Ethnic or affinity groups like Prospanica or CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) are also recommended for networking.
  4. Networking Strategies:

    • It's suggested to get involved in volunteer activities or find alumni mentoring programs if still in school. Attending speaker events can also provide networking opportunities.

For more detailed and specific networking opportunities, you might want to explore local events and groups in Charlotte or check out forums and professional networks mentioned above.

Sources: Don't Throw Away Your Shot - Networking with Senior Professionals as an MBA, Charlotte, NC Area Real Estate Meet Up, Don't Throw Away Your Shot - Networking with Senior Professionals as an MBA, Best groups in Charlotte?, Professional networks for CRE

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In Charlotte, a big social occasion is going to Bojangles. I think people dress up for it. 

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KoldKallKing

No need to be a fucking asshole. This guy wants to make friends where he is at.

How fragile do you have to be to think an incredibly mild joke, at the expense of a city and not even the OP, is “being a fucking asshole?” 

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machunt

Just for reference I did not take this in a bad way, you are indeed correct for 90% of the city’s population LOL

It’s all good, man. So many people on this site are fucking dorks. 
 

Look into rec sports if you play at all. Great way to work off some of the business lunch calories and meet people. Professional orgs too can be good because you meet other people your age looking to meet people. 

Commercial Real Estate Developer
 

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