Community Building Initiative
@cbicharlotte.bsky.social
Community Building Initiative (CBI) is a non-profit organization established in 1997 by government and civic leaders that works to achieve a tangible feeling of belonging across lines of difference in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community. cbicharlotte.org
CBI wishes you a very happy holiday season! Your voice guides how we continue building connection. In that spirit, if you attended this year's Community Builders Breakfast we would love to hear from you. You can submit your feedback at loom.ly/NFdZUes
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
December 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
CBI wishes you a very happy holiday season! Your voice guides how we continue building connection. In that spirit, if you attended this year's Community Builders Breakfast we would love to hear from you. You can submit your feedback at loom.ly/NFdZUes
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
Who's ready for tomorrow? We are! Hope to see you at our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast. Be sure to share your own pics and use the hash tag #FindingHomeCLT
December 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Who's ready for tomorrow? We are! Hope to see you at our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast. Be sure to share your own pics and use the hash tag #FindingHomeCLT
For those who've registered to attend our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast, here's everything you need to know before you go! Haven't registered yet? Don't delay - there's only a few seats left! The registration link is in the comments. loom.ly/dt4uWqg
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
For those who've registered to attend our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast, here's everything you need to know before you go! Haven't registered yet? Don't delay - there's only a few seats left! The registration link is in the comments. loom.ly/dt4uWqg
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
We're one week out from our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast, and our final facilitator training was today! Who's excited???? WE ARE!!! Hope to see you there! #CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
December 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We're one week out from our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast, and our final facilitator training was today! Who's excited???? WE ARE!!! Hope to see you there! #CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
Don't forget that today is #GivingTuesday ! What's your vision for a better world? We encourage you to intentionally invest in purposeful support of that vision. Learn more about GivingTuesday at loom.ly/dCR9DKM
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday is a global movement that reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and radical generosity.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Don't forget that today is #GivingTuesday ! What's your vision for a better world? We encourage you to intentionally invest in purposeful support of that vision. Learn more about GivingTuesday at loom.ly/dCR9DKM
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
Registration is now open for our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast! This is also our call for volunteers. Read the full story and sign up to attend and/or help at loom.ly/vIDCD3g
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Registration is now open for our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast! This is also our call for volunteers. Read the full story and sign up to attend and/or help at loom.ly/vIDCD3g
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
#CBICharlotte #FindingHomeCLT
LU40 (Leaders Under 40) is CBI's longest running leadership development program. If you or someone you know would like to apply to be a part of the next cohort, you can access the application and instructions at loom.ly/Wob7_HU
#CBICharlotte #LU40
#CBICharlotte #LU40
October 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
LU40 (Leaders Under 40) is CBI's longest running leadership development program. If you or someone you know would like to apply to be a part of the next cohort, you can access the application and instructions at loom.ly/Wob7_HU
#CBICharlotte #LU40
#CBICharlotte #LU40
In these increasingly polarized times, CBI believes that our community could greatly benefit from more civic dialogue. Our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast on December 12th, will be a chance to gain insights while having fun and connecting with fellow community members. Save that date!
October 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
In these increasingly polarized times, CBI believes that our community could greatly benefit from more civic dialogue. Our 2025 Community Builders Breakfast on December 12th, will be a chance to gain insights while having fun and connecting with fellow community members. Save that date!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for yesterday's On the Table Planning Session. It was a productive afternoon and the excitement was palpable! #CBICharlotte #CommunityBuildingIsAVerb
September 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined us for yesterday's On the Table Planning Session. It was a productive afternoon and the excitement was palpable! #CBICharlotte #CommunityBuildingIsAVerb
CBI was happy to return to UNC-Charlotte for this year's Community Engagement Orientation. Community Engagement is about building long term relationships, and UNC-Charlotte has been a valued partner for many years. #CommunityBuildingIsAVerb #CBICharlotte
August 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
CBI was happy to return to UNC-Charlotte for this year's Community Engagement Orientation. Community Engagement is about building long term relationships, and UNC-Charlotte has been a valued partner for many years. #CommunityBuildingIsAVerb #CBICharlotte
If you've participated in CBI programming, or are familiar with the work we do - CBI would love to hear your thoughts on building community. This 10-15 minute survey is your chance to guide what comes next for CBI and for our community. Add your voice to the conversation at loom.ly/OyTBZ7I
July 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
If you've participated in CBI programming, or are familiar with the work we do - CBI would love to hear your thoughts on building community. This 10-15 minute survey is your chance to guide what comes next for CBI and for our community. Add your voice to the conversation at loom.ly/OyTBZ7I
"I'm a public service junkie. I just firmly believe that there is no more notable field than public service." LU40 Class 2 alum Michael Bryant started his new role as Mecklenburg County manager last week. Join us in wishing him all the best! #CBICharlotte #LU40
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Mecklenburg County has a new CEO
Mecklenburg County manager will assess taxpayers' ROI as he starts new job.
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July 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
"I'm a public service junkie. I just firmly believe that there is no more notable field than public service." LU40 Class 2 alum Michael Bryant started his new role as Mecklenburg County manager last week. Join us in wishing him all the best! #CBICharlotte #LU40
loom.ly/MYP6wmY
loom.ly/MYP6wmY
Capping off a busy week with the LU40 Gold Line experience! #CBICharlotte #LU40
June 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Capping off a busy week with the LU40 Gold Line experience! #CBICharlotte #LU40
CBI was thrilled to be a part of today's Meck Design Day 2025, where community members, organizations, and health professionals gathered to help shape the future of health in Mecklenburg County! #LiveWellMeck #MeckDesignDay2025
June 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
CBI was thrilled to be a part of today's Meck Design Day 2025, where community members, organizations, and health professionals gathered to help shape the future of health in Mecklenburg County! #LiveWellMeck #MeckDesignDay2025
We invite you to be a part of our work. Read more in this month's newsletter at loom.ly/wakiJjo
#CBICharlotte #BelongingCLT
#CBICharlotte #BelongingCLT
May 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We invite you to be a part of our work. Read more in this month's newsletter at loom.ly/wakiJjo
#CBICharlotte #BelongingCLT
#CBICharlotte #BelongingCLT
"I thought I really knew the history and culture of the Charlotte community; however, I was amazed at how shallow my viewpoints were!" - previous bus tour participant
Seats are still available for CBI's next Community Bus Tour! To sign up, scan the QR code or visit loom.ly/hXYeAFo
Seats are still available for CBI's next Community Bus Tour! To sign up, scan the QR code or visit loom.ly/hXYeAFo
May 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"I thought I really knew the history and culture of the Charlotte community; however, I was amazed at how shallow my viewpoints were!" - previous bus tour participant
Seats are still available for CBI's next Community Bus Tour! To sign up, scan the QR code or visit loom.ly/hXYeAFo
Seats are still available for CBI's next Community Bus Tour! To sign up, scan the QR code or visit loom.ly/hXYeAFo
CBI was honored to join other community leaders this week for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's "WelcomeCLT: Supporting Newcomers Through Multicultural Connections". Thanks to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the other attendees and panelists for a fruitful discussion. #WelcomeCLT #belongingCLT
May 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
CBI was honored to join other community leaders this week for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's "WelcomeCLT: Supporting Newcomers Through Multicultural Connections". Thanks to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the other attendees and panelists for a fruitful discussion. #WelcomeCLT #belongingCLT
Are we creating a future that others will appreciate? With that prompt, futurist amalia deloney guided us through a morning of forecasting and creative design to direct us towards the most positive outcomes. Thanks to her and to everyone who joined us yesterday for CBI's "Future Craft" Civic Lab !
April 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Are we creating a future that others will appreciate? With that prompt, futurist amalia deloney guided us through a morning of forecasting and creative design to direct us towards the most positive outcomes. Thanks to her and to everyone who joined us yesterday for CBI's "Future Craft" Civic Lab !
NOTE NEW DATE! The date has changed, but we hope you'll still join us as we unveil 'From Beatties Ford to Brooklyn'. This is an updated community bus tour led by local historians John Howard and Brandon Lunsford. Reserve your seat with the QR code, or visit loom.ly/hXYeAFo Lunch is included.
April 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
NOTE NEW DATE! The date has changed, but we hope you'll still join us as we unveil 'From Beatties Ford to Brooklyn'. This is an updated community bus tour led by local historians John Howard and Brandon Lunsford. Reserve your seat with the QR code, or visit loom.ly/hXYeAFo Lunch is included.
Our Spring 2025 Community Bus Tour will be guided by two of Charlotte's leading historians - John Howard and Brandon Lunsford! They bring a wealth of knowledge into the conversation around Charlotte's history and future. Tickets are still available at loom.ly/hXYeAFo
April 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our Spring 2025 Community Bus Tour will be guided by two of Charlotte's leading historians - John Howard and Brandon Lunsford! They bring a wealth of knowledge into the conversation around Charlotte's history and future. Tickets are still available at loom.ly/hXYeAFo
Registration is open for our Spring 2025 Community Bus tour! Don't miss out. Sign up at loom.ly/hXYeAFo #CBICharlotte
April 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Registration is open for our Spring 2025 Community Bus tour! Don't miss out. Sign up at loom.ly/hXYeAFo #CBICharlotte
Registration is now open for CBI's Spring 2025 Community Bus Tour! Join this updated tour featuring two local historians with unique perspectives on the changes and challenges we face here in the Queen City. Lunch is included with registration fee. To sign up, visit loom.ly/hXYeAFo
March 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Registration is now open for CBI's Spring 2025 Community Bus Tour! Join this updated tour featuring two local historians with unique perspectives on the changes and challenges we face here in the Queen City. Lunch is included with registration fee. To sign up, visit loom.ly/hXYeAFo
Wrapping up the first LEC cohort with an abundance of creative expression! Congratulations to Class 1 - we know great things await all of you! If you or someone you know may be interested in LEC, visit loom.ly/L-EXnOI #CBICharlotte
March 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Wrapping up the first LEC cohort with an abundance of creative expression! Congratulations to Class 1 - we know great things await all of you! If you or someone you know may be interested in LEC, visit loom.ly/L-EXnOI #CBICharlotte
Hello BlueSky! We're excited to be here! #CBICharlotte
March 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Hello BlueSky! We're excited to be here! #CBICharlotte