Black Entrepreneurs Get Major Boost with Charlotte’s New Innovation Hub

Charlotte, North Carolina stands out as a leading city for Black-owned enterprises, spurred by an initiative from Cauthy Dawkins and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce to establish a specialized hub for these businesses. As reported by The Charlotte Observer, the chamber has acquired a neglected property, reimagining it into a comprehensive resource for professionals and small firms. Named the Innovation Center, the facility will include an agri-tech program, collaborative workspaces, meeting areas, a retail outlet, and a distribution center. Dawkins drew inspiration from similar hubs in cities like Atlanta and Washington D.C. to mold this unique space. The chamber aims to raise $3.7 million for renovations, fostering an essential resource for the local Black business community.