South Charlotte Partners Breakfast Club

About the South Charlotte Partners Breakfast Club

The South Charlotte Partners Breakfast Club is an innovative evolution of the esteemed Ballantyne Breakfast Club, originally founded in 2001 as a key communication platform for South Charlotte residents. Now orchestrated by South Charlotte Partners, this refreshed event series remains committed to keeping our community well-informed, fostering connections, and advocating for local interests.

Join Us For Our Next SCP Breakfast Club Event!

Event Day & Time

Thursday, January 22 · 8:00 – 9:30am EST

Venue

AC Hotel Charlotte Ballantyne

14819 Ballantyne Village Way Charlotte, NC 28277

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South Charlotte Partners to Host Free January Breakfast Club to meet panelists & learn about experts & business leaders in Charlotte.

The January Breakfast Club will spotlight the “State of South Charlotte,” offering a unique chance to hear firsthand about the growth, infrastructure, and community priorities shaping our region.

Space is limited, and registration is required. A cash bar will be available.

January Panelists

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell

Mecklenburg County Commissioner (District 6)

Commissioner Rodriguez-McDowell will share updates on job growth, economic successes, and parks and recreation projects that enhance community living.

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell

Mecklenburg County Commissioner (District 6)

Commissioner Rodriguez-McDowell will share updates on job growth, economic successes, and parks and recreation projects that enhance community living.

Ed Driggs

Charlotte City Councilmember (District 7)

Councilmember Driggs will discuss rezoning activity, the South Charlotte Area Plan, public safety priorities, and new transportation projects funded through the recent referendum.

This complimentary event is designed to deliver meaningful insights and foster connections among residents, business leaders, and advocates committed to South Charlotte’s success. Space is limited, so secure your spot today and join the conversation that matters for our community’s future.

Lisa Cline

Board Member, CMS (District 5)

Board Member Cline is a Greenville, S.C. native and Clemson University graduate with a bachelor’s in secondary education and history. She earned a master’s degree in school administration from UNC Charlotte. Before moving to Charlotte in 1990, she taught middle and high school for 10 years. In Charlotte, she taught at Smith and Cochrane junior high schools and served as lead teacher for Smith Academy of Foreign Languages, the district social studies program and the Middle Years IB Program. She was also a coordinator at Marie G. Davis and assistant principal at Phillip O. Berry, West Mecklenburg, and Ardrey Kell high schools. She retired in 2019 after 39 years in education and later taught K-12 learning pods during the pandemic.