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SEED20
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CLIMB is headed to the big stage! We are so honored to have been selected as one of ten innovative non-profit participants to compete at SEED20 OnStage. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Parr Center at CPCC. Both in-person and livestream tickets are now available for purchase- if you want a chance to vote for CLIMB please consider purchasing a ticket today. Thank you Social Venture Partners Charlotte for the opportunity to amplify our mission and spread the word about the work we are doing in the community to support under-resourced small business owners and entrepreneurs!
Winners are based on votes! You can vote with an in-person or livestream ticket.
APR
1
CLIMB Monthly Virtual Legal Clinic
​PRESENTED BY TRUIST
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Free, virtual one-hour legal consultations for entrepreneurs in Mecklenburg County on the first Wednesday of each month
Spending an hour with 1-2 business law attorneys from Charlotte's largest firms offering their advice pro bono
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Guidance and advice on business law issues such as:
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Corporate law
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Setting up and forming your entity
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Contracts and customer/vendor agreements
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Basic questions about protecting your intellectual property
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Basic employment and compliance questions
An opportunity to think through issues like risk and liability with an experienced attorney.
CLINICS ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. THE CLINICS WILL BE HELD THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVER MONTH FROM 12 PM TO 1PM.
APR
16
CLIMB In Person Legal Clinic for Entrepreneurs on Charlotte’s West Side
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE
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Calling all West Side Small Businesses!
Do you own a small business? Are you starting a small business?
Pro Bono attorneys from Robinson Bradshaw, Duke Energy, and Honeywell want to help. This is a chance to talk through your business, identify and mitigate potential risks, and receive advice from a team of lawyers.
APRIL 16, 2026 - 12:00 PM TO 2:00 PM
DO GREATER - 2400 GREENLAND AVENUE
APR
29
Commercial Lease Agreements: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM | WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER
APR
30
CLIMB Virtual Contracts Clinics
​PRESENTED BY TRUIST
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Do you need an attorney to help create or edit a contract for your small business?
We can help with:
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Customer Contracts
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Vendor Contracts
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NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
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Terms & Conditions
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Privacy Policies
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Independent Contractor Agreement
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Master Services Agreement
April 30, 2026 | 1 to 4 PM
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This legal clinic is first-come, first-served and is free of charge for eligible businesses.
A team of attorneys will work with a small business owner to understand his or her needs and will complete the contract or contract edits on the same date. You will need to be "on call" for questions from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 30th.
MAY
1
CLIMB Monthly Virtual Legal Clinic
​PRESENTED BY TRUIST
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Free, virtual one-hour legal consultations for entrepreneurs in Mecklenburg County on the first Wednesday of each month
Spending an hour with 1-2 business law attorneys from Charlotte's largest firms offering their advice pro bono
-
Guidance and advice on business law issues such as:
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Corporate law
-
Setting up and forming your entity
-
Contracts and customer/vendor agreements
-
Basic questions about protecting your intellectual property
-
Basic employment and compliance questions
An opportunity to think through issues like risk and liability with an experienced attorney.
CLINICS ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. THE CLINICS WILL BE HELD THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVER MONTH FROM 12 PM TO 1PM.
MAY
19
CLIMB Presents: Thinking through Entity Formation and Contracts Basics for Small Businesses
In person at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library South County Regional (time TBD)
MAY
27
CLIMB Presents: What Small Businesses Need to Know About Data Privacy
Virtual on Zoom from 12 to1:00 PM