City of Charlotte

The Charlotte Area Transit System is always finding forgotten items on buses and railcars, including... Bicycles? On average, CATS collects 20 left-behind bikes each month. Riders have 30 days to reclaim their misplaced items before they legally become City of Charlotte property. But, what happens to the bikes that no one claims??? Enter Trips for Kids Charlotte — a local, bike-centric nonprofit. The partnership between Charlotte Recyclery and the City of Charlotte provides residents with more mobility options by ensuring that used bikes are donated to those who need them most.

Show Me The Money: Access to Capital Join the Office of Charlotte Business INClusion (CBI) for this free, virtual panel discussion on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6–7:30 p.m. Access to capital is often the turning point between ideas that stagnate and businesses that soar. That’s why CBI is bringing together some of the region’s most impactful voices in finance, equity and small business development for a powerful virtual panel. You’ll hear actionable insights from leaders who are shaping the future of small business success: Nate Hogan – CLT Alliance Foundation Manuel Campbell – ASPIRE Community Capital Bilal Johnson – Carolina Small Business Development Fund Janelly Rosales – Mecklenburg County Brad McMillian – Piedmont Federal Bank Terron Johnson – Pinnacle Financial Partners Sherry Robinson – Pinnacle Financial Partners This isn’t just talk. It’s a roadmap to funding, growth and transformation, delivered by leaders who have turned barriers into bridges for countless businesses. Register Now! Your future is one click away: cltgov.me/3KWQr52.

Spooky season is approaching, and there's nothing scarier than missing out on the opportunity to sign up for Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg! The Solarize program makes solar energy and battery storage more affordable for residents, businesses and nonprofits in Mecklenburg County. The deadline to sign up for your free, no-strings-attached solar evaluation is Friday, Oct. 31. Sign up at https://lnkd.in/eVfjB-TH.

Attention College Students: Attend the Spring 2026 Internship Career Fair Are you a college student looking for a spring internship? Join the City of Charlotte Spring 2026 Internship Career Fair on Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Solid Waste Services (1105 Otts St., Charlotte, NC, 28205). At the event, you can: ✅Network with city departments. ✅Learn about internship opportunities with the City of Charlotte. ✅Sign up for a professional headshot on site. The City of Charlotte Internship Career Fair is a gateway to meaningful opportunities across a wide range of departments and career paths. Whether you’re a college student or a recent college graduate, this event will connect you with city leaders and professionals who are shaping Charlotte’s future. Be a part of the city. Shape your future. 🔍 Browse and apply for city jobs: cltgov.me/jobs

On the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to talk about a special relationship that launched our city's global connections around the world. Almost 4,000 miles away, a white stoned city called Arequipa calls our Queen City its sister. Six decades of sisterhood have blossomed into a steadfast partnership of cultural exchange and the creation of five other global "siblings" across three continents. In our story, we explore Charlotte's first-ever sister city-Arequipa, Peru. Read now: cltgov.me/arequipa

Today, we close Hispanic Heritage Month with the people who matter most to some of our Charlatinos—their families. Join us in celebrating our employees, their families and all the Hispanic American residents who call Charlotte home. Want to hear more from the Charlatinos Employee Resource Network? Head to cltgov.me/charlatinos! #TeamCharlotte #EmployeeResourceNetwork

Building Bridges with Pinnacle Financial Partners 🏗️ Come learn about the Charlotte Business Inclusion certification process, resources, capital access insights and project opportunities with the city on Wednesday, Oct. 22. from 6-7:30 p.m. By building these bridges, CBI is helping to ensure small businesses are not only seen, but also prepared, resourced and connected to compete and win in Charlotte’s growing economy. Join CBI and Pinnacle Financial Partners on Oct. 22 at 413 Dalton Ave., Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28206. Space is limited! Contact Sherry Robinson at Sherry.Robinson@pnfp.com or 704-985-7920 to register.

The City of Charlotte is proud to offer Employee Resource Networks (ERN) that connect people of similar interests, lifestyles and cultures. As Hispanic Heritage Month nears its end, we're shining a light on Charlatinos. Hear directly from members about what the Charlatinos ERN means to them and other Latin American employees in our ERN Spotlight. #EmployeeSupport #EmployeeResources #TeamCharlotte

There is still time left for interested community members to apply for the SEAP+ Advisory Committee, or SEA-AC+. As a member of the committee, you will have the opportunity to help guide the city's climate and energy goals. Learn more and apply online: cltgov.me/SEAPboard. Applications close on Friday, Oct. 17.

Today is your LAST CHANCE to apply for the Transit Authority Board! Check out our original post for more details. Good luck!