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Empower Your Professional Journey: A Career Panel for Charlotte's Young Professionals

April 7, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT)

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Empower Your Professional Journey: A Career Panel for Charlotte's Young Professionals 

Are you a young professional looking to take your career to the next level? Join us for an inspiring and dynamic morning at the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Career Panel! 

Our event will feature five distinguished professionals from the vibrant Charlotte business community, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and unique experiences in their respective industries and backgrounds: 

  • Finance: Discover how to navigate the financial landscape and maximize your career potential. 
  • HR/Recruiting: Gain valuable insights on how to set yourself apart as you’re making your next career move.  
  • Marketing: Learn the latest trends and strategies to make your mark in the competitive world of marketing. 
  • And more!

Why Attend? 

  • Gain Valuable Insights: Benefit from the diverse perspectives and career journeys of our panelists. Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow young professionals and industry leaders who can help you grow your career. 
  • Interactive Q&A: Engage directly with our speakers during the Q&A session and get your burning questions answered. 
  • Career Growth: Equip yourself with actionable advice and strategies to accelerate your professional development. 
  • And more!

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from the best, share experiences, and build connections that could help shape your future career. Don’t miss out on this chance to empower your career and make significant strides towards achieving your professional goals! 

Event Timeline:

Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: ECPI University
4800 Airport Center Pkwy Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28208 

Agenda:

9:00-9:30 am – Open networking

9:30-10:30 am – Career panel and closing remarks 

Cost: Members - $0, Non-Members - $15 

Parking Instructions:  Free parking available on site.

Moderator

Emily Green 

 Owner & Founder | Emily Green LLC & Love Means Business   

Emily Green is a nationally recognized speaker, visibility coach, podcast host, and founder of the Love Means Business ecosystem—an empowering hub for speakers, authors, and impact-driven entrepreneurs ready to amplify their visibility. Whether she’s keynoting conferences, hosting panel conversations, or facilitating interactive workshops, Emily brings a unique blend of marketing expertise, emotional intelligence, and lived experience. At the Empower Your Professional Journey: A Career Panel for Charlotte's Young Professionals event, Emily will share how young professionals can elevate their branding skillsets.

Speakers

Jonathan Chow

Financial Advisor | Edward Jones

Jonathan Chow’s mission is simple yet powerful: to connect, serve, and inspire. He is dedicated to building genuine relationships within the community — meeting people where they are in life and walking alongside them on their financial journeys. During the event, Jonathan will discuss strategies young professionals can use to navigate the finance landscape. Outside of his professional life, Jonathan and his wife, Morgan, are proud parents to two sons — Lex (3) and Cal (1) — who keep them joyfully busy. 

Darcy Carson 

Director of Market Development | Northwestern Mutual 

Darcy Carson is the Director of Market Development for Northwestern Mutual Ballantyne, where she partners with ambitious young professionals to help them build intentional, long-term careers in financial services. Originally from Boone, North Carolina, Darcy is a proud Appalachian State University alumnus who is passionate about career development and leadership growth. At the panel, she will talk about how young professionals can advocate for themselves by recognizing their potential, challenge limiting beliefs, and take ownership of their career paths; often before they realize what’s possible for themselves. 

Amoura Carter 

Founder & Marketing Specialist | AC Creative Collective Charlotte  

Amoura Carter, M.Ed. is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of AC Creative Collective. With more than a decade in education and instructional design, and seven-plus years in project and marketing management, she helps entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and tells stories that move people to action. Outside of work, Amoura lives in Charlotte, NC with her partner and two kids (ages 6 and 2). At the Empower Your Professional Journey: A Career Panel for Charlotte's Young Professionals event, Amoura will talk about tactics young professionals can utilize to strengthen their marketing skills and opportunities.  


Time

9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Location

ECPI University

Free on-site parking at location.

Pricing

Members: FREE 

Non-Members: $25

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Contact Information

CHARLOTTE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Name: Linda Lemmons
Phone: 704-519-6627
Email: Linda@CharlotteAreaChamber.com
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