Building Beyond Blueprints: Navigating the Politics Behind the Projects
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Building Beyond Blueprints: Navigating the Politics Behind the Projects

Let's chat and chew with Bobby Drakeford from The Drakeford Company which is a Charlotte, NC based real estate services company.

By NABWIC

Date and time

Wednesday, May 21 · 5:30 - 7:30pm EDT

Location

Don's Restaurant

321 North Caldwell Street ##100 Charlotte, NC 28202

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Event Topic: Building Beyond Blueprints: Navigating the Politics Behind the Projects

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm

Location: Don's Restaurant Uptown Charlotte, 321 N. Caldwell St, Charlotte, NC 28208

Discussion Focus:

  1. This discussion will explore how political decisions shape the business of development—from zoning and permitting to public funding and community pushback.
  2. You will share real-world insights on working with local governments, aligning with political timelines, and driving projects that meet both economic goals and community needs.

Key Points:

  1. Emphasis will be on collaboration, policy navigation, and seizing opportunities through strategic political engagement.

It's a great opportunity to network, share insights, and enjoy a tasty meal together. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded professionals in the construction industry!

Food and drink items will be on your own.

Free Parking

Please register, get your reminders and see you there!

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NABWIC

National Association of Black Women In Construction

The vision of NABWIC is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals committed to providing ground breaking and innovative solutions for Black women in construction and their respective communities.

Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission, as our core foundation is strengthened, with the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections.

 

 

The Voice of Black Women in Construction.

 

Visit www.nabwic.org to learn more.