City of Charlotte

Nominate someone for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Medallion Award! The Medallion Award honors those who embody Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s contribution to the civil rights of our community and the freedom to be great without limitations. If you have someone in mind who is deserving, submit their name for consideration by Friday, Dec. 13 at cltgov.me/3OhSpLT. Nominees should meet the following criteria: ? Be a resident of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. ? Promote the ideals of racial equality and social justice as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. including, but not limited to: - Celebrating and promoting the worth of all human beings. - Pursuing equal rights by non-violent means. - Encouraging people of diverse cultures to live together in a spirit of love and acceptance. - Active involvement in community service. - Resisting injustice wherever it is found. - Promoting inter-group relations and understanding. ? Cannot be a current member of the Community Relations Committee. ? Cannot be a current member of the Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee. #MLKDay #MLKDay2025 #MedallionAward #CommunityAwards

2025 Crowns of Enterprise Awards Nominations Now Open! Celebrate your favorite small, minority, or woman-owned business by nominating local entrepreneurs in the following categories: ?? Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) of the Year ?? Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) of the Year ?? Certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) of the Year ?? Prime Contractor of the Year ?? Diversity Advocate of the Year ?? Media Personality of the Year Let our local business owners know how much they mean to you and the Charlotte-Metro community by completing the nomination form by Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Visit cltgov.me/COE to submit a nomination. Winners will be announced at the Crowns of Enterprise Ceremony in May 2025. #MWSBEs #CharlotteBusiness #SmallBusiness #MinorityBusiness #WomanOwned #MinorityOwned

If you're looking to retire, you may want to start looking at Charlotte... We're ranked in the Top 10 of U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Places to Retire list! See what makes the Queen City worthy of the #9 spot at https://lnkd.in/em7ttfw.

REMINDER: Our Apprentice Panel Discussion is this Thursday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Charlotte Fire Department Headquarters (500 Dalton Ave.). Come learn about the City of Charlotte's Apprenticeship Program directly from the individuals who know it best—HR managers, mentors, and apprentices! The panel will discuss their unique experiences and what the program has meant to them. You won't want to miss it; just look at all the fun we had last year! This event is open to city employees and external partners.

Nominations are open for the Atrium Health Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Growing the Dream" Award! Growing the Dream is a luncheon held to recognize Mecklenburg's unsung heroes and community members who work to foster unity and promote diversity and multiculturalism in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. This award provides an opportunity to recognize: ? Community members and leaders who foster unity to promote diversity and multiculturism. ? Grassroots citizens and leaders who embrace service and helping someone else to grow. ? Individuals called to serve others and consider it an honor to serve others. ? Grassroots citizens who persevere despite the hardships in their lives. Nominate a deserving community member by the deadline of Friday, Dec. 13 at cltgov.me/3UYR68a. #MLKDay2025 #MLKDay #GrowingTheDream #CommunityAward

The opportunity to be part of Charlotte’s elite firefighting team is here! Earlier this month, the Charlotte Fire Department kicked off its highly anticipated recruitment application process. The department, celebrated for its exceptional standards and commitment to the community, is calling on individuals ready to embrace a life of courage, camaraderie, and service. This is a chance to join a department that goes beyond just putting out fires; it builds heroes. Learn more from current and former recruits at cltgov.me/CFDOpensApps. Don't need any more convincing? Go ahead and apply now at bit.ly/JoinCharlotteFire. Applications will remain open through Dec. 9, 2024. Bravery Begins Here. Join Charlotte Fire.

Whether you go every year or are just hearing about it for the first time right now, the Southern Christmas Show is a staple of the holiday season here in Charlotte, North Carolina. This annual event brings vendors, big and small, from all over the Southeast for what is widely considered the largest Christmas Show in North America. We've even gained a few new residents just by hosting it here at The Park Expo and Conference Center. Want to learn more about what awaits you inside this winter wonderland off Independence? Curious how it helps support local small businesses? Check out our Southern Christmas Show video! The Southern Christmas Show started up yesterday, Nov. 14, and will run through Nov. 24. Head to southernchristmasshow.com for more. #HappyHolidays #SouthernChristmasShow #CharlotteChristmasShow #ParkExpo Marketplace Events

Come learn about and celebrate the City of Charlotte's Apprenticeship Program at our upcoming Apprentice Panel Discussion! Hear from Human Resource managers, mentors, and apprentices about their unique experiences and what the program has meant to them. When: Thursday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Charlotte Fire Department Headquarters (500 Dalton Ave.) Who: This event is open to city employees and external partners.

Happy #AmericaRecyclesDay, Charlotte! In the United States, every Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day, a day dedicated to making a big impact from everyday small actions. At home, at work, at school, and everywhere in between, you can help reduce waste and save our planet’s resources. Since 1960, the country’s recycling rate has increased from less than 7% to 32%, and the Environmental Protection Agency has a goal of hitting 50% by 2030. Recycling is an initiative that all Charlotteans can proudly take part in, and here’s how you can help: cltgov.me/ARD-2024.

CATS Announces Meetings for Better Bus ?? As a continuation of the community engagement earlier this year, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is hosting several meetings and events throughout the Charlotte region in November and December. Better Bus is an initiative aimed at enhancing the public transit experience for riders across Mecklenburg County. Goals for Better Bus include: ?? Make it easier for people to use bus service. ?? Make bus trips faster. ?? Improve bus services in communities with limited mobility options. ?? Develop service priorities for near-term implementation. The first in-person meeting will take place this Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus (5301 Wilkinson Boulevard). A virtual session will also be held on Nov. 21 at 12 p.m. via CATS Facebook and YouTube channels. Additionally, CATS will host several pop-up events across the city from Nov. 19 to Dec. 5. You can learn more and access the full schedule at https://lnkd.in/eBSBi88j.