charlotte’s premier network
With over 60,000 professional connections in the Greater Charlotte area, Charlotte Business Group is the area’s premier, professional network & advocacy organization for starting, growing, and maintaining local personal and business relationships. The group was established on 3 fundamental principles:
Philanthropy
Charlotte Business Group works to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people in the Greater Charlotte area. We focus on five local key areas: Public Health, Environment, Education, Government Innovation, and Arts & Culture, and where we can achieve the greatest good.
Professional Development
You become part of a business community. In addition to exchanging clients and referral sources, you can also benefit from the business experiences of other group members. Learning what has worked and not worked for other business owners is a great advantage to your own business.
Personal Growth
Experience a direct and immediate difference in realizing your goals. Create new possibilities and make them happen. Charlotte Business Group empowers you to create mastery in living an extraordinary life in your relationships, creativity, leadership, confidence, well-being, the difference you’re out to make, and more.
cbg mission statement
Charlotte Business Group focuses on fostering a vibrant and supportive business community in Charlotte, North Carolina. We emphasize creating opportunities for networking, collaboration, and professional development among local business professionals. We bring together entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives to facilitate business growth, innovation, share knowledge, and collectively address challenges and opportunities in the Charlotte region.
Through strategic partnerships, advocacy, and resource-sharing, we strive to drive sustainable economic development, attract investment, and enhance our residents’ overall quality of life.
Advocating for the interests of businesses at the local, state, and federal levels of government. Providing resources, programs, and support services to help local businesses thrive and succeed. Facilitating networking opportunities to build connections and partnerships among businesses. Attracting and retaining businesses to strengthen the local economy. Fostering a positive business environment by collaborating with stakeholders and community organizations.
meet the founder & ceo
Robert W. Hackney
CEO of Charlotte Business Group
Founder of Smooth Monkey
Managing Partner of Securance Financial
Robert Hackney is a Managing Partner with Securance Financial, a financial services company headquartered in Charlotte, NC. His professional knowledge is in the development of a complete financial strategy for business owners and executives that includes retirement planning and forecasting, asset protection and estate strategies.
He is the founder Charlotte Business Group, one of the largest local professional networks, whose mission is to connect professionals and companies throughout the Greater Charlotte area and give back to local charities in need.
Robert attended Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC where he played on the schools Rugby team. He also served and held the rank of Specialist, as a Forward Observer for the United States Army Reserves in the 30′ Heavy Brigade Team, 1/113t Field Artillery Battalion.
He is also a member of and supports many local organizations including the Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, Kiwanis International of Charlotte, Loaves and Fishes, the Mint Museum, United Way of the Central Carolinas, and Providence United Methodist Church where he coaches the Senior High boys basketball team.
In his spare time, Robert enjoys playing golf as well as all other forms of sport, and spending quality time with friends and family.
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