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BLOC raised $18,600 for the Children's yzc88亚洲城 Society of NC at the 2020 BLOC n Bowl event.  A huge thanks goes to the 7 teams that raised these funds and bowled at the event.  

It's a wonderful testiment to BLOCs ability to come together for a cause even when times are at their hardest.

Special shout-out to Team Pinnin' Ain't Easy for winning BOTH Top Bowling Team and Top Fundraising Team!

Team PK Pinknockers came in second for fundraising and Team Big Delicious finished third in fundraising.

Check out the pictures from the event 在这里. 

格洛丽亚米. Williams is one of three Individuals whose commitment and outstanding service was recognized posthumously with an award being named in her honor by the Board of Directors of the 北 Carolina Community Action Association in 2001.的 格洛丽亚米. 威廉姆斯奖 is presented annually to a corporation, 基金会, or other valuable partner that has advanced the cause of the 北 Carolina Community Action Association or one of its members. 的 award focuses on substantial financial, volunteer or political support.

BLOC was presented with this nomination during the April After Hours event and on May 10th will be awarded this honor for 2018 by the 北 Carolina Community Action Association. Members of the BLOC Executive Council will be on hand to receive the award in Asheville, NC. 

BLOC is honored to receive such an honor and grateful to the members of the organization for being committed to strengthening our community. Please read the nomination letter below.  

Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) has raised $33,330 during it’s 13^th 年度yzc88亚洲城碗事件.   Just as previous years, BLOC raised money for local families in need during the holiday season.   Over 100 bowlers participated in the event, and contributed to this record raising event that took place on December 2^nd.    卡罗来纳办公室解决方案, whose company specializes in quality new and used office furniture in Charlotte, became the first Title sponsor of the event.     Following the lead of 卡罗来纳办公室解决方案,  4 other Local Charlotte Companies sponsored the event in various capacities.   BLOC would like to thank all the BLOC N BOWL sponsors:  AdvoCare, 谢里尔结构维修, Best Integration Technologies, INC. (最好在科技), 考金法, and 卡罗来纳办公室解决方案 for making this year’s event the best yet!  

12月16日^th, Bloc members and families delivered gifts and a $250 gift card to each of the 15 sponsored families.   This year BLOC was also able to also cut a check to Charlotte Area Fund for $13,771.63 from the remaining funds of the event.   夏洛特地区基金有限公司. (CAF) a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1963 “to do such things as are necessary or desirable for advancing the general welfare of the people in the area of 夏洛特,数控, 或者教育, scientific or charitable purposes in such area”.

With this event and the golf tournament held on May 9^th, Bloc was able to contribute over $50,000 to the Charlotte Community.     

Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) held its 13^th 年度高尔夫锦标赛, presented by Mass Mutual of the Carolina's, at Raintree Country Club on May 9^th, 2017.    This was the organizations spring community involvement event, 这提高了21美元,转折点800.  

拐点, the only domestic violence program in Union County, has been in existence since 1985 offering support and 宣传 to victims of domestic violence.  In early 1986, a crisis hot line was established. Later that year, the program was expanded to include support groups.  的se groups offered a safe atmosp在这里 w在这里 victims of domestic violence could express their feelings and learn about the dynamics of domestic violence.  拐点’s vision is that all people will have safe and healthy relationships, 没有家庭虐待, 性侵犯, and child abuse in their homes, 学校, 工作场所, 和社区.   拐点 exists to end domestic abuse, 性侵犯, and child abuse through safe shelter, 宣传, 预防, 和社会变革.

“Both as the Golf Tournament Director and a member of the 拐点 Board of Directors, my deepest thank you to each of you and all of BLOC Nation for the impact you have made on an organization that is doing really valuable and difficult work on a daily basis.....the money IS having a VERY positive impact!”

Scott Babbidge, BLOC 巴兰坦 Co-Director

                                转折点董事会成员

Members of the community who would like to join BLOC or contribute to future charity fundraising events can reach out to LOC directly at www.thegiftavenue.com

Get Ready to Connect, Learn and Succeed at BizCon Charlotte presented by RMS Tech Spa.

Please join us at NOAH’s Event Venue on Thursday, May 4th for a unique business event that promises to provide some helpful tools and information for business professional. You won’t want to miss the dynamic keynote speaker Graham Weihmiller, the Chairman & CEO at BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization.

Connect with other business colleagues over breakfast, lunch and/or our After Hours and grow your network. Attendees can pick and choose which sessions are relevant to their interests and selectively attend the sessions that interest them. With topics focused on businesses in different growth points, this event is truly open to businesses of any size!

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2017 BizCon Charlotte presented by RMS Tech Spa
2017年5月4日，星期四
NOAH’s Event Venue Yorkmont Road
Registration starts at 7:30am
Keynote Speaker presented by Sodoma Law: Graham Weihmiller, CEO BNI Global Support Team 
http://bizconcharlotte.com/attendee-information/

夏洛特,数控. (12月15日, 2016)——夏洛特, NC, 网络组, Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) has raised $28,121.97 for local families in need this holiday season. BLOC Members will distribute the proceeds of the 12th Annual Holiday Fundraiser yzc88亚洲城n的碗 directly to local families in need this Saturday, December 17, 2016. Each 家庭 will receive approximately $750 dollars in gifts, $250 Walmart Gift Card (purchased by BLOC), and a $250 Food Lion Gift Card (Donated by Food Lion). Additionally, BLOC Will Donate $12,109.02 to Beds for Kids this Holiday Season with the excess proceeds from yzc88亚洲城n的碗.

This holiday season is the 15th consecutive year that Business Leaders of Charlotte has committed to adopt local families for the holidays and the 12th year that this effort has been anchored by yzc88亚洲城n的碗! 在过去的几年里, BLOC has been able to provide needs and wishes to families in need along with a holiday meal and groceries.

“It’s truly rewarding to see the results of our collaborative eff运动 go directly into the hands of local families in need. Our members raise the funds, buy the presents, and 那么个人deliver to the families in need.”

• Erika Erlenbach , BLOC PRESIDENT, ATTORNEY 麦金托什律师事务所

For six weeks leading up to BLOC 'n Bowl, teams from all 5 local chapters (住宅区, 巴兰坦, 北, 《, 和马修斯). solicited pledges from friends, 家庭, and colleagues willing to give to those less fortunate so that BLOC members could continue to adopt local families in need. 除了筹款, BLOC members volunteer to shop for the families wish list items and deliver gifts directly to the families.

“ This is by far one of the most important things we do for our community every year. It’s amazing to see the gratitude of the families we serve. Getting to meet with them personally and see how much it means to both the parents and the children, inspires us to deliver bigger fundraising goals. You can’t help but to want to do more for local families after you’ve gone to deliver the presents.”

• Scott Donaghy, BLOC Executive Council, Owner, 最好的技术

Members of the community who would like to join BLOC or contribute to BLOC charity fundraising events can reach out to BLOC directly via the website: www.businessleadersofcharlotte.com

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Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) is an alliance of professionals that provides opportunities to build business, 发展友谊, 加强我们的社区.

BLOC held its 12th annual Golf Tournament on June 6th at Raintree Country Club. 的 tournament was a huge success! We raised over $17,000 for 米切尔's Fund.

Meg McElwain and Frank Turner, 3, established 的 米切尔 Bays Turner Pediatric Fund in 2012 in honor of their son, 米切尔, who was diagnosed when he was 3 months old with a rare form of Infant Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. “Mitchie,” as he was affectionately called, died just weeks after his second birthday from liver and kidney failure caused by the chemotherapy and antibiotic medications he took to fight the disease.

Cancer is a big disease for children to have to fight. 这对米奇尔来说太大了.

米切尔’s Fund serves as a way to support families in need that are facing challenging pediatric diagnoses and helps address the need for education and 宣传 to the community at large on what these families face and how to support them.

Business Leaders of Charlotte is an alliance of professionals that provide opportunities to build business, 发展友谊, 加强我们的社区. 的 BLOC member network helps both large and small companies located in Charlotte and the surrounding communities. 的 BLOC membership is a diverse make-up of professionals w在这里 each member is guaranteed industry exclusivity. BLOC provides a variety of member benefits. Whether you want to give back to the community, are interested in business networking or just want to socialize and meet new people, BLOC provides an opportunity to get involved. For more information about BLOC please visit our website at www.thegiftavenue.com